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IndyCar raises licensing standards, narrowing opportunities for drivers to secure rides on budget alone

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IndyCar raises licensing standards, narrowing opportunities for drivers to secure rides on budget alone

By Marshall Pruett - Sep 3, 2026, 7:52 AM ET

A dramatic overhaul of IndyCar's licensing system will require drivers to met formal qualifying standards to be deemed IndyCar-eligible, even if bringing a full budget. It also places reinforced emphasis on Indy NXT as the series' preferred pipeline.

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