AJ Foyt Racing confirms Pierson for 2027

Welcome to the IndyCar Series, Josh Pierson.

The 20-year-old from Oregon becomes the first driver from the 2026 Indy NXT field to sign with an IndyCar team for 2027, and according to AJ Foyt Racing, Pierson will pilot the No. 4 Chevy as part of a multi-year agreement.

“I’ve been watching Josh closely for the past several seasons. Few drivers at his age have his depth of experience, and his maturity and work ethic are remarkable,” said team president Larry Foyt. “Over the past year, he impressed us in multiple tests in a Panoz DP01 Champ Car alongside current IndyCar drivers, and again in our Chevy-powered car at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course. I believe in Josh, and we’re excited to be part of his continued development.”

Pierson comes to IndyCar after setting a world record for being the youngest driver in history to take part in the 24 Hours of Le Mans while just 16 years old, and has added extensive training in sports cars and junior open-wheel racing. After passing a special licensing track test held earlier this month by IndyCar Officiating Inc., he’ll join Dennis Hauger at Foyt and brings a considerable amount of sponsorship to the program.

“Racing in IndyCar has been my dream for as long as I can remember,” Pierson said. “The variety of racing I’ve done has all been in preparation for this incredible opportunity. I’m grateful to everyone who has supported me along the way and tremendously appreciative of the commitment of a new partner that will be announced shortly.”