– Over 800 miles of testing completed for ABEL Motorsports during the Chris Griffis Memorial Test
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Speedway, Ind. (November 7, 2025) The work and preparations for the 2026 INDY NXT by Firestone season are officially underway as ABEL Motorsports brought their four-car lineup to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for a full day of testing. ABEL Motorsports completed over 800 miles on the day among their four cars.
Back in the saddle for the first time since World Wide Technology Raceway in 2023, Colin Kaminsky had a permanent smile on his face as he spent the day getting back up to speed with the Dallara IL-15.
“First time back in the car in over two years, so it was just great getting reacquainted to the INDY NXT car and remembering where everything is at in the cockpit,” said Kaminsky.
“Since my time at ABEL the team has had great success, so I knew it was going to come down to me getting the most out of the car that I could while at the same time readjusting to the speed at which things come at you in this car. As always it will come down to doing all of the little things right, and I’m looking forward to continuing to work on the little things at Barber to close out the year.”
Back for a second season of full-time INDY NXT competition, Jordan Missig looks back on the progress he has made over the course of one season and is excited to see what that experience will help him achieve in 2026.
“The Chris Griffis test went well for us, with lots of eye-opening things to take away and carry in to our next test at Barber Motorsports Park,” said Jordan Missig.
“The timing charts won’t show our true pace but I was pleased to see what our times were compared to where I was last year and that’s all apart of doing a second year. It was great to get back with the ABEL Motorsports crew and to drive again at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, just so grateful for the opportunity and hungry for more.”
Back for his second outing in the Dallara IL-15, Max Garcia continued to get comfortable with his newly liveried USF Pro Championships number 12.
“Overall I was pleased with our day in the 12 car, it was another day of learning and I definitely came away with a few things that will help us moving forward,” said sixteen-year-old Garcia.
“With one more test before we wrap up 2025, our main focus at Barber is going to be making sure that we leave with a clear direction as we head into downtime. If we can land on a direction heading into 2026 with the car setup, we should be setting ourselves to come out of the box swinging.”
After scoring his first two victories in the INDY NXT by Firestone championship in 2025, veteran Myles Rowe was glad to get back to doing what he does best while working on his campaign for 2026.
“I’m very happy with what we accomplished at the Chris Griffis test, I feel like we learned a good amount that will help us next season,” said Myles Rowe.
“We’ve got one more test to go this season and I’m just really looking forward to continuing to put in work so we can hopefully raise a trophy at the end of the season in 2026.” Said Myles Rowe.
INDY NXT by Firestone testing rolls on to the Barber Motorsports Park in Leeds Alabama for the final on-track sessions of the year. Keep up with all the latest news from the test and through the off-season by following, @abelmotorsports, on social media or by visiting www.abelmotorsports.com
About ABEL Motorsports: ABEL Motorsports Team Principal Bill Abel began racing motocross in 1972, earning numerous championship titles as he continued the family motorsports tradition. In 2015, ABEL Motorsports was launched starting in the USF2000 series and building their way up the junior open-wheel ladder. ABEL Motorsports was able to capture the inaugural Formula Regional Americas Championship with driver Kyle Kirkwood.
Today, ABEL Motorsports is a leading force in the INDY NXT by Firestone Championship, the official development series of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, where the team operates as a multi-car organization focused on the future. 2024 was a breakout season for ABEL Motorsports scoring three wins, three pole positions, and 12 podiums on their way to second in the entrant championship.
Always looking towards the future, ABEL Motorsports made their foray into the NTT INDYCAR SERIES in 2023 as the team entered the 107th running of the Greatest Spectacle in Racing, the Indianapolis 500 with driver RC Enerson.
About ABEL Construction Company: ABEL Construction is one of the largest general contractors in Kentucky, holding licenses in thirteen states. The company has offices in Lexington, Kentucky and Indianapolis, Indiana, with the corporate office in Louisville. Their expertise spans many areas, including general contracting, construction management, design-build, Integrated Project Delivery (IPD), and facilities maintenance.
ABEL Construction has helped build some of the region’s most recognizable landmarks. Their projects cover diverse sectors, including automotive, healthcare, post-secondary education, commercial, food/beverage, tech, and industrial/manufacturing. They prioritize client satisfaction, focusing on efficient project delivery regardless of size or cost. The company’s skilled professionals utilize cutting-edge technology and software to ensure successful outcomes. abelconstruct.com/.