{"id":227916,"date":"2026-04-11T20:58:11","date_gmt":"2026-04-11T20:58:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/227916\/"},"modified":"2026-04-11T20:58:11","modified_gmt":"2026-04-11T20:58:11","slug":"chevrolet-honda-commit-to-long-term-indycar-partnership","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/227916\/","title":{"rendered":"Chevrolet & Honda Commit to Long-Term INDYCAR Partnership"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\"AnThe historic commitment by Chevrolet and Honda to INDYCAR promises to propel the sport into a new era of technological innovation and thrilling competition.St. Petersburg Today<\/p>\n

The world of racing is abuzz with a groundbreaking announcement as Chevrolet and Honda have made a monumental, multi-year pledge to INDYCAR. This historic commitment, starting in 2027, will see the two automotive giants play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, including collaborating on engine and competition rules.<\/p>\n

Why it matters<\/p>\n

This partnership is a game-changer for INDYCAR, signaling the sport’s rising popularity and the automakers’ belief in its potential. The collaboration between Chevrolet and Honda will likely impact the competitive landscape, potentially leading to advancements in racing technology and a shift in the dynamics of the series.<\/p>\n

The details<\/p>\n

INDYCAR Technologies has revealed that Chevrolet and Honda will become official Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) for the NTT INDYCAR SERIES starting in 2027. Chevrolet, a nine-time champion since its return in 2012, is thrilled to continue its successful journey, while Honda, a long-standing partner of INDYCAR for over 30 years, aims to further develop its people and technology to remain at the forefront of North American open-wheel racing.<\/p>\n

The new NTT INDYCAR SERIES car is set to debut in 2028.The 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season will start on March 1st in St. Petersburg, Florida.<\/p>\n

The players<\/p>\n

J. Douglas Boles<\/p>\n

INDYCAR President, who expressed enthusiasm for the automakers’ commitment and its potential impact on the sport’s growth.<\/p>\n

Mark Reuss<\/p>\n

General Motors President, who emphasized the importance of the charter, which allows Chevrolet to collaborate with other stakeholders and elevate the series.<\/p>\n

David Salters<\/p>\n

Honda Racing Corporation USA President, who highlighted the company’s respect for the sport’s history and spirit, and its aim to further develop its people and technology.<\/p>\n

Chevrolet<\/p>\n

A nine-time champion in INDYCAR since its return in 2012, the automaker is thrilled to continue its successful journey.<\/p>\n

Honda<\/p>\n

A long-standing partner of INDYCAR for over 30 years, the company is equally excited about its commitment to the series.<\/p>\n

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\n What they\u2019re saying<\/p>\n

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\u2014 Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident<\/p>\n

\u201cFifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u2014 Gordon Edgar, grocery employee<\/p>\n

What\u2019s next<\/p>\n

The complete powertrain parameters for the new 2.4-liter, twin-turbocharged V6 engine with hybrid technology are set to be released, sparking anticipation among fans and industry experts about the future of racing technology and competition.<\/p>\n

The takeaway<\/p>\n

This historic commitment by Chevrolet and Honda to INDYCAR will undoubtedly shape the future of the sport, potentially leading to advancements in racing technology, a shift in the competitive landscape, and a continued rise in the sport’s popularity.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Got story updates? Submit your updates here. \u203a The historic commitment by Chevrolet and Honda to INDYCAR promises…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":227917,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[13],"tags":[202,204,203,199,201,200],"class_list":["post-227916","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-st-petersburg","tag-st-pete","tag-st-pete-headlines","tag-st-pete-news","tag-st-petersburg","tag-st-petersburg-headlines","tag-st-petersburg-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/227916","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=227916"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/227916\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/227917"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=227916"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=227916"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=227916"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}