That is continuity you do not see every day in modern motorsport. ECR and Chevrolet announced on Oct. 7 a multiyear extension of their longstanding partnership, keeping the Indianapolis-based squad anchored to the manufacturer as they have been since the team's inception in 2012.
Let me tell you, keeping a relationship alive in this paddock for that long is a serious achievement. ECR stands proudly as one of only two teams to have been powered by Chevrolet since the introduction of the 2.2-liter twin-turbo V6. During the 2027 NTT IndyCar SERIES season, the team is set to reach a staggering 500th race start.
ECR has been an important part of Chevrolet’s IndyCar program, and this extension reflects the strength of the technical relationship we’ve built together,
“Chevrolet has been with ECR since the beginning of our team, and they have been an important part of our team’s growth over our first 15 seasons,” said ECR co-owner and CEO Ed Carpenter. “We’ve had a lot of success with Chevy over the years, and we’re proud to be one of only two teams to have partnered with Chevrolet since its return to IndyCar. Maintaining that continuity is very important to us as we not only approach our 500th race start but also enter the next era of IndyCar competition.”
That next era is looming large, with the NTT IndyCar SERIES preparing to introduce a brand-new chassis and engine formula in 2028. Alexander Rossi, driver of ECR’s No. 20 Java House Chevrolet, is already deeply involved, standing out as one of two drivers to have participated in the first tests of the series’ new chassis. As development pushes forward, ECR will also have the opportunity to be involved in testing Chevrolet’s new powerplant.
Looking back, the numbers speak for themselves. ECR and Chevrolet have captured nine races and six NTT P1 Awards together, a haul that includes three poles secured by Carpenter himself for the Indianapolis 500.
Eric Warren, General Motors vice president of global motorsports competition, emphasized the technical weight of the renewal. “ECR has been an important part of Chevrolet’s IndyCar program, and this extension reflects the strength of the technical relationship we’ve built together,” Warren stated. “As the series moves toward its next-generation car and powertrain, close collaboration between our engineers will be critical. We share a clear objective with ECR: to keep raising the performance of the Chevrolet package and compete for wins, championships and Indianapolis 500 victories.”
Before all the 2028 technical shifts arrive, the immediate future calls for racing. The 2027 NTT IndyCar SERIES season begins Sunday, March 7 on the streets of St. Petersburg, Florida.
