| Base | Indianapolis, IN |
| Owner | Ed Carpenter |
| Engine | Chevrolet |
| Series | NTT IndyCar Series |
| 2026 Drivers | #20 Alexander Rossi, #21 Christian Rasmussen, #33 Ed Carpenter (ovals/Indy 500 only) |
2026 Season Stats
Team History
Ed Carpenter Racing holds a unique distinction in the NTT IndyCar Series - it is the only team owned and operated by an active driver. Ed Carpenter founded the team in 2012 after spending years driving for other organizations, including Panther Racing and Sarah Fisher Hartman Racing. The Butler University graduate and stepson of IndyCar legend Tony George (former president of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway) combined his deep Indianapolis roots with his racing talent to create an independent Chevrolet-powered team based in the heart of the racing capital of the world.
Carpenter himself is one of the most dangerous qualifiers in Indianapolis 500 history. He has won the pole position for the Indy 500 three times (2013, 2014, 2018), more than many far more celebrated drivers have managed in their entire careers. While the team has not yet won the Greatest Spectacle in Racing, Carpenter's qualifying prowess on the big oval has made ECR a perennial threat in May. His decision to run only oval races while hiring full-time road and street course specialists has become a signature team model - one that allows Carpenter to focus his driving on the type of racing where he excels most.
The team has grown steadily since its founding, expanding from a single-car operation to a competitive two-car team. Notable drivers who have raced for ECR include Josef Newgarden, who won his first IndyCar race with the team in 2015, JR Hildebrand, Spencer Pigot, Rinus VeeKay, and Conor Daly. For 2026, the team fields Alexander Rossi - the 2016 Indianapolis 500 winner and former Andretti driver - alongside young Danish talent Christian Rasmussen, with Carpenter himself joining for oval events including the Indy 500. The combination of Rossi's experience, Rasmussen's potential, and Carpenter's oval expertise gives ECR a well-rounded attack on the 2026 season. Though it operates with a smaller budget than mega-teams like Penske and Ganassi, Ed Carpenter Racing consistently punches above its weight and embodies the independent spirit that has always been a cornerstone of Indianapolis racing.
Current Drivers
- #20 Alexander Rossi - 2016 Indy 500 winner, former F1 driver
- #21 Christian Rasmussen - Danish talent, Indy NXT graduate
- #33 Ed Carpenter - Team owner-driver, 3x Indy 500 pole winner (ovals/Indy 500 only)
Indianapolis 500 Victories
Ed Carpenter Racing has not yet won the Indianapolis 500 as a team. However, Ed Carpenter has been one of the most formidable qualifiers in 500 history, winning the pole position three times. Alexander Rossi won the 2016 Indy 500 while driving for Andretti Autosport. The team's best Indy 500 finish as an organization was Carpenter's third-place result in 2018.
Interesting Facts
- Ed Carpenter is the only active driver-owner in the NTT IndyCar Series, making ECR unique in the paddock.
- Carpenter is the stepson of Tony George, the former president and CEO of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
- Ed Carpenter has won the Indy 500 pole position three times (2013, 2014, 2018) despite running a part-time schedule focused on ovals.
- Josef Newgarden scored his first career IndyCar victory while driving for ECR in 2015 at Barber Motorsports Park before moving to Team Penske.
- The team operates out of a facility in Indianapolis, just minutes from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.