AJ Foyt Racing unveils first Pierson sponsor for 2027 IndyCar season

AJ Foyt Racing has announced the Congressional Medal of Honor Society and GM Defense as two sponsors that will be featured on Josh Pierson’s No. 4 Chevy next season.

Their inclusion on the rookie’s IndyCar Series entry is part of a new initiative named Project Accelerator, which the team describes as “a motorsports-based convening and networking platform designed to bring together people and organizations across motorsports, defense and technology companies.”

The Foyt team also says the two organizations and the Project Accelerator branding will be part of the car’s livery throughout the season, and will be part of a sponsorship rotation throughout the year. The first onsite activation for the project is scheduled for March’s Arlington Grand Prix.

“Motorsports and defense both demand disciplined innovation and the ability to perform when conditions are unforgiving,” said Ken Morris, GM Senior Vice President, Global Product Safety, Integration and Motorsports and GM Defense Chief Operating Officer.

“Racing’s rapid development cycles and data-driven engineering offer a powerful environment to explore new ideas and forge new relationships between teams like AJ Foyt Racing, cutting-edge defense companies, and people who serve our nation, including some of our greatest heroes.

“While Project Accelerator is not a technical development or motorsports engineering program per se, we know from our experience building the GM Defense Infantry Squad Vehicle with 16-time NASCAR champions Hendrick Motorsports that technology developed for racing, a strong mission focus, and teamwork can help put better tools in the hands of soldiers faster. Project Accelerator connects all these strengths in service of a larger purpose: advancing the Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation’s work to support Recipients, preserve the Medal’s legacy and inspire future generations with its values of courage, sacrifice and service.”

Pierson said he’s enjoying the engagements that come with being part of the Foyt team.

“Hearing Medal of Honor Recipients share their stories at GM Defense’s Valor & Velocity gala was something I’ll never forget,” he said. “The next day, I attended a Homes For Our Troops home dedication and saw firsthand the difference the organization makes for veterans and their families. Both experiences had a tremendous impact on me. I’m grateful for GM Defense’s support and honored to represent the Congressional Medal of Honor Society. I’ll do whatever I can to bring positive attention to both the Society and Homes For Our Troops.”