– Callum Hedge grabs final spot on the podium in INDY NXT race two
– Jack William Miller drives through the field in both races to score two top tens
Monterey, CA (July 30, 2025) – For the first time in 2025, Callum Hedge has broken through and scored his first podium of the INDY NXT by Firestone season at the WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.
For the 21-year-old Kiwi, the weekend at WeatherTech Raceway was filled with constant improvements to the 17 machine after finishing practice sixth and fifth on the charts.
“First podium of the season at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca this weekend! It was overall a tricky weekend, practice revealed that we had some changes to the car we needed to make, but after that we were right in the window,” said Hedge.
“We qualified decently strong with fifth for both races, and after a bit of battling I managed to slip through into third on Sunday afternoon’s race. With only a few races left this season, we need to maximize our momentum from this podium and make sure that this isn’t the only trophy we grab this season,” exclaimed Callum Hedge.
Jack William Miller and the number 40 Patterson Dental / HomeLink car had another weekend of driving through the field, after a difficult qualifying session that saw Miller end up in 15th for race one and 17th for race two.
“Crazy weekend with lots of ups and downs. We had an issue that prevented us from getting the full amount of track time during practice, so to walk away with two top tens is just a testament to this group,” stated Jack William Miller.
“We were able to roll with the punches in the Patterson Dental / HomeLink car and grab two 7th place finishes after coming through the field in both races. Just want to give a shoutout to all the guys on the ABEL Motorsports crew for their hard work in getting us going,” said Jack William Miller.
Ready to get back to work after his history making win at the Iowa Speedway, Myles Rowe made the most out of his weekend on the West Coast.
“While we weren’t on the top step of the podium this weekend, we still scored some points in Laguna but we just didn’t have the pace to challenge up front,” explained Rowe.
“I really enjoyed the track and the weekend, all the support there, especially after Iowa and seeing all the fans support, it was just amazing. Looking forward to continuing our journey in Portland very soon,” said Rowe.
A tale of two fortunes for Jordan Missig in California as good luck would head the Illinois native way followed quickly by adversity that he would have to overcome.
“A bit of a mixed bag I would say for us in Laguna Seca. We would have some good momentum head our way, then bad luck would hit us right after. We didn’t get the result we had worked for, but to salvage two top tens is a small victory,” said Missig.
“I know we can do better than we have, so we are going to work as hard as we can for these next three races to bring back a result, but good finishes are on the horizon,” exclaimed Missig.
It’s a quick week off for ABEL Motorsports and their drivers, before heading back West to the Portland International Raceway on August 8 – 10. Keep up to date with all things ABEL Motorsports by following the team on social media, @abelmotorsports, 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/.