Ed Carpenter Racing plans new race shop

Ed Carpenter Racing will build a new shop in the city of Westfield, Ind., with the intent to break ground in 2026 and move into the 76,000-square-foot building in 2027.

Set inside Westfield’s Grand Park Sports Campus, the two-car IndyCar Series team says it “will be located just south of the Grand Park Event Center on the west side of Grand Park Boulevard. The facility will serve as the central hub for ECR’s professional racing operations and house advanced engineering and technical development spaces with a strategic retail and fan engagement component.

“Designed to be both functional and inspiring, the facility will feature a public viewing area into the team’s operations, a full-service merchandise store, and an on-site Java House café to elevate the fan experience," the team's announcement stated. "The project will also include the construction of the first city-funded parking garage at Grand Park, enhancing access and convenience for visitors and setting the stage for future developments within the master plan.”

It's a major development for the team owned by Carpenter, Ted Gelov, Stuart Reed and Tony George.

“We are very excited about this project and how it will impact the growth of ECR into the future,” Carpenter said. “The opportunity to build a world-class facility within Grand Park was something we could not pass up. The demographic of Grand Park and its annual visitors is not only a great opportunity for our team to reach new fans, but also a great opportunity for IndyCar itself as we continue to capitalize on the current momentum of our sport. We are very focused on building a unique and best-in-class facility that will support our team and also showcase our brand to visitors each and every day.”