| Car Number | #15 |
| Team | Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing |
| Engine | Honda |
| Nationality | American |
| Born | January 4, 1989 - New Albany, Ohio |
| Age | 37 |
2026 Season Stats
Career Stats
Biography
Graham Rahal is one of the most enduring and passionate figures in the IndyCar paddock. Now in his 20th season of IndyCar competition, Rahal has spent virtually his entire adult life racing at the highest level of American open-wheel motorsport. As the son of 1986 Indianapolis 500 winner and three-time CART champion Bobby Rahal, Graham grew up with racing in his blood and has spent his career striving to add his own chapter to the family's remarkable motorsport legacy.
Rahal burst onto the IndyCar scene in dramatic fashion. In 2008, at just 19 years old, he won the rain-shortened Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, becoming the youngest winner in IndyCar history at the time. That victory marked him as a prodigious talent and set expectations sky-high. While the wins did not come as frequently as some predicted, Rahal has built a career defined by competitiveness, consistency, and an unwavering commitment to the sport he loves.
His career has been spent primarily at Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing, the team co-owned by his father Bobby, television icon David Letterman, and businessman Mike Lanigan. Driving for the family team adds a layer of personal investment that few drivers experience - every result, good or bad, impacts not just Graham's career but the team his family built. He has won six IndyCar races and has been a regular contender for podium finishes, particularly on street circuits where his racecraft and aggression give him an edge.
In 2026, Rahal is 12th in the championship with 82 points and delivered his first podium since 2023 at Barber Motorsports Park - a result that energized both him and the team. At 37, Rahal is the experienced elder statesman of the RLL lineup, mentoring younger teammate Louis Foster while continuing to chase his own racing ambitions. An Indianapolis 500 victory remains the ultimate dream - winning at the same venue where his father triumphed 40 years ago would be one of the most emotionally powerful stories in the race's storied history. Every May, Graham Rahal lines up on the grid at Indianapolis with that possibility driving him forward.
Interesting Facts
- Son of 1986 Indianapolis 500 winner and three-time CART champion Bobby Rahal - racing royalty runs in the family
- Was the youngest winner in IndyCar history when he won at St. Petersburg in 2008 at age 19
- 2026 marks his 20th season in IndyCar - one of the longest active careers in the series
- His first podium since 2023 came at Barber Motorsports Park in the 2026 season - proof that he can still compete at the front
- Married to former NHRA drag racing champion Courtney Force - making them one of motorsport's most accomplished couples
Indianapolis 500 Results (Selected)
| Year | Team | Start | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Newman/Haas/Lanigan | 26 | 23rd |
| 2015 | Rahal Letterman Lanigan | 24 | 4th |
| 2017 | Rahal Letterman Lanigan | 4 | 3rd |
| 2020 | Rahal Letterman Lanigan | 18 | 3rd |
| 2022 | Rahal Letterman Lanigan | 10 | 7th |
| 2023 | Rahal Letterman Lanigan | 11 | 8th |
| 2024 | Rahal Letterman Lanigan | 15 | 12th |
| 2025 | Rahal Letterman Lanigan | 9 | 6th |