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Evagoras Papasavvas has signed a deal with HMD Motorsports that will put him on the 2025 Indy Nxt grid for three races.
The 17-year-old steps up to IndyCar’s primary feeder series for the rounds at the Gateway oval, Road America and Mid-Ohio, and takes over the car that is also being driven by fellow rookies Nikita Johnson and Max Taylor this season.
Like Taylor he has no experience of USF Pro 2000, the championship below Indy Nxt, and instead is making a double step up from USF2000 where he has spent three seasons driving for Jay Howard Driver Development.
“I am thrilled to join HMD Motorsports for this exciting opportunity,” said Papasavvas. “I’ve been looking forward to my debut in Indy Nxt, and being a part of such a talented team makes it even more special.
“I can’t wait to get on track and contribute to the team’s success, but before then, I will join the team in St. Petersburg to prepare myself better and be on-site if duty calls.”
In USF2000, Papasavvas came 23rd as a part-timer in 2022 then has been fourth in the standings in each of the past two campaigns. He took one win at Mid-Ohio, five other podiums and a pole in 2023, and began 2024 with a run of five podium finishes. After that he finished third in the sole oval race, and later won at Mid-Ohio again and in Toronto.
“We are excited to have Evagoras join our roster for these races,” HMD’s president Mike Maurini said. “His drive, passion, and potential are exactly what we look for in a driver, and we have no doubt he will bring great energy and dedication to the team. He has had success in USF2000, and his 2025 driving duties and reserve driver role will help better his skill set for a potential full-season campaign in 2026.”
Papasavvas had signed to race for TJ Speed in USFP2000 this year, but the team recently announced Jace Denmark as part of its line-up in his place.