Foyt signs Sowery as reserve driver

Toby Sowery’s IndyCar journey has taken him to AJ Foyt Racing where the Briton will serve as the team’s new reserve driver.

As part of the two-car outfit that runs Santino Ferrucci and Caio Collet, Sowery will be present and ready to assist the team at tests, simulator sessions and anywhere else his contributions would be additive to the program that relies on Team Penske for technical support.

"My dad, A.J. Foyt, built this team's name on grit, risk, and winning – and I’m honored he trusts me to carry it forward," said team president Larry Foyt. "We’re not here to protect the legacy – we’re here to reignite it. With Santino and very promising rookie Caio Collet leading the charge, this team is pushing forward with purpose. Toby Sowery will be pivotal to what we’re building – his versatility, voice, and background will help develop our next generation while opening the door to a new wave of partners and fans.”

Sowery was a race winner in Indy NXT before graduating to IndyCar with Dale Coyne Racing in 2024 where he took part in three races before moving to Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing to function as one of its two reserve drivers. The 29-year-old currently competes in IMSA’s WeatherTech SportsCar Championship for the Crowdstrike by APR team and shared the victory in the LMP2 class in January at the Rolex 24 At Daytona.

“I’m really proud to be joining AJ Foyt Racing for 2026," said Sowery. "When I first met Larry [Foyt] last year, it was clear we shared the same core values, integrity, accountability and doing things the right way.

"There’s a clear vision for where the team is going, and that’s something I wanted to be part of. The way A.J. approached his career with his creativity, adaptability and always pushing forward, is something I really respect. I’ll be ready when the opportunity comes.”