Ed Carpenter Racing (ECR) and Chevrolet have announced a new extension of their partnership that secures the continuity of this relationship, right as the IndyCar Series prepares for a significant restructuring of regulations for its chassis and engines in 2028.
Since 2012, ECR has been one of the few teams that have consistently been equipped with Chevrolet engines. This extension of the agreement ensures that the collaboration will continue as the team approaches its 500th start during the 2027 season, maintaining a relationship that dates back to the team’s founding.
The renewal comes at a crucial time for the team. With the new chassis and engine formula set to be introduced in 2028, ECR has already begun participating in active testing. Alexander Rossi, driver of car number 20, was one of the few drivers who took part in the initial track tests of this new chassis. As research progresses, ECR will also be directly involved in the testing of the new Chevrolet engine.
“Chevrolet has been with ECR since the beginning, and has been a significant part of the growth of our team over these 15 seasons,” stated Ed Carpenter, co-founder and CEO of the team. “We have achieved many successes with Chevrolet over the years, and we are proud to be one of the few teams that have collaborated with Chevrolet since their return to IndyCar. Maintaining this continuity is very important to us as we prepare for our 500th race and enter a new era of IndyCar competition.”
Over the past 15 years, the collaboration between ECR and Chevrolet has led to nine victories. The team’s first triumph was in its inaugural season of 2012, with Carpenter behind the wheel, while Christian Rasmussen claimed his first victory at the end of the 2025 season. Rossi closed the 2026 season by adding the 28th podium for ECR with Chevrolet.
Additionally, ECR has stood out for its qualifying performance, achieving six pole positions thanks to Chevrolet engines, including three for the Indianapolis 500 won by Carpenter. When Rossi started from the front row at the 2026 Indianapolis 500, this event marked the 11th time ECR has achieved a top-row position at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in the last 14 years, more than any other team.
“We are proud to extend our relationship with Team Chevy and to continue as one of the few teams that have been powered by Chevrolet since 2012,” said Tim Broyles, president of ECR. “Chevrolet has played a significant role in ECR’s success, and we value the collaboration that exists between our organizations.”
For Chevrolet, maintaining technical continuity with ECR is key to preparing for the new chassis and engine regulations. Eric Warren, Vice President of Global Motorsport Competitions at General Motors, stated: “ECR has been an important part of Chevrolet’s IndyCar program, and this extension reflects the strength of the technical relationship we have built together.”
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
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