Toby Sowery Joins AJ Foyt Racing as Reserve Driver

AJ Foyt Racing has appointed British racing driver Toby Sowery as the reserve driver for the 2026 NTT INDYCAR Series season. The announcement, made on April 9, 2026, signals a strategic move by the organization to strengthen its driver structure amid increasing technical demands and competition within the series.

The appointment of the 29-year-old Sowery is part of a broader organizational focus on driver development. AJ Foyt Racing is currently evolving its program across both the primary INDYCAR series and various feeder racing series to build a more robust pipeline of talent.

Role and Responsibilities

In his capacity as reserve driver, Sowery is tasked with supporting the team across several critical operational areas. His primary responsibilities include contributing to testing sessions, assisting in simulator development, and supporting general race operations.

The team expects Sowery to provide experienced technical feedback to help refine the cars’ performance while maintaining full race readiness throughout the 2026 season. This ensures the team has a prepared and capable driver available should the need for a primary seat replacement arise.

Racing Background and Experience

Sowery joins AJ Foyt Racing with a versatile background spanning open-wheel racing and international endurance competition. He has previously competed in the INDY NXT by Firestone series, where he drove the No. 14 car.

His experience in North America’s premier open-wheel championship includes a stint in 2024 with Dale Coyne Racing. During that period, Sowery contested three races, notably securing a 13th-place finish during his debut at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course.

Beyond INDYCAR, Sowery has established himself in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. In January 2026, he co-drove a CrowdStrike Racing by APR entry to a class victory in the LMP2 division at the Rolex 24 at Daytona. His record in the IMSA series includes two additional podium finishes across a total of 10 starts.

Team Perspectives

Sowery expressed his enthusiasm for joining the iconic team, noting that he first met Team President Larry Foyt in 2025. He stated that the two shared core values of integrity, accountability and doing things the right way.

There’s a clear vision for where the team is going, and that’s something I wanted to be part of. The way A.J. Approached his career with his creativity, adaptability and always pushing forward, is something I really respect. I’ll be ready when the opportunity comes.

Toby Sowery

Team President Larry Foyt highlighted the legacy of the team’s founder, A.J. Foyt, when discussing the new appointment.

My dad, A. J. Foyt, built this team’s name on grit, risk, and winning, and I’m honored he trusts me to carry it forward

Larry Foyt

The addition of Sowery positions the British driver within one of the sport’s most storied teams as he continues to seek full-time opportunities in the NTT INDYCAR Series. The move allows AJ Foyt Racing to leverage Sowery’s diverse experience in both sprint and endurance racing to improve their overall technical approach for the remainder of the 2026 season.