Foyt indicators Dennis Hauger for 2027 IndyCar season

AJ Foyt Racing has introduced that it’s brining on Dennis Hauger for the 2027 IndyCar season and past.

The crew introduced the 23-year-old will likely be driving the #14 entry, which has been pushed by Santino Ferrucci for the previous 4 seasons.

Hauger competed in 2026 as a rookie in IndyCar, racing with Dale Coyne Racing within the #19 entry.

He earned the Rookie of the 12 months award by narrowly beating out Mick Schumacher and Caio Collet within the total factors standings.

Previous to that, Hauger gained the IndyNXT championship in 2025, which earned him prize cash in the direction of his first 12 months within the high stage. He additionally was a Components 3 champion and raced for 3 years in Components 2.

“I’m actually enthusiastic about it,” mentioned Hauger. “Larry [Foyt] and I’ve had some superb conversations in regards to the crew and the place they wish to go.

“I’ve discovered lots in my first two years racing in America, however I nonetheless really feel like there may be much more for me to be taught and attain in IndyCar.

“This crew has a lot historical past on this sport, however what intrigues me much more was listening to in regards to the future and what they’re constructing now. I wish to work onerous with everybody there and see how far we are able to take it.”

Hauger assumes the driving force function for Foyt’s recognizable Houses for our Troops automotive, which options an American flag livery all year long.

The connection between the crew and beneficiant program usually extends to occasions held off the race observe.

Hauger will start engaged on these off observe relationships this off season, then will make his first begin for Foyt in March.

Additional bulletins are anticipated from the crew within the coming weeks, together with affirmation of who will drive the crew’s different automotive for subsequent season.