INDYCAR Eliminates Open Entries Outside Of Indianapolis 500 Beginning In 2027

TSO News
Bruce Martin
April 25, 2026
5 minutes read

Alex Palou in the 51st Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach on April 19, 2026 — INDYCAR Photo BY BRUCE MARTIN The era of privateer racing teams competing in INDYCAR SERIES races has been quite rare for the past two decades. Beginning in 2027, the “one-off” teams other than in the Indianapolis 500 will become…...

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