The NTT IndyCar Sequence has granted Josh Pierson approval to hunt a seat in top-level equipment following a profitable analysis on Tuesday.
IndyCar launched new necessities of incoming drivers earlier this 12 months, inserting an emphasis on driving potential.
If a driver has not competed in top-level motorsports earlier than and has not demonstrated standout ends in the IndyNXT feeder collection, then that driver now must be granted particular approval from IndyCar officers to compete America’s high open wheel collection.
The primary instance of this approval course of performed out not too long ago, when Pierson engaged in talks with IndyCar groups for a seat in 2027.
The 20-year-old not too long ago accomplished his fourth season in IndyNXT, however has solely earned one profession win in that point and has a greatest championship results of sixth.
Pierson was invited to participate in an analysis earlier this week, and demonstrated sufficient ability to earn approval from IndyCar officers to pursue a seat for subsequent season.
“Following IndyCar’s driver qualification, licensing requirements and course of, Josh Pierson participated in an NTT IndyCar Sequence licensing approval take a look at, Tuesday, on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway street course,” learn a press release from IndyCar.
“Pierson grew to become eligible for the take a look at based mostly on his IndyNXT by Firestone race win at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca final month.
“Beneath shut statement from collection officers, IndyCar Officiating and former IndyCar Sequence driver Davey Hamilton, Pierson was deemed to have glad efficiency necessities based mostly on standards comparable to automotive management, tempo, consistency and communication.
“As such, Pierson is now eligible for an IndyCar license to compete within the NTT IndyCar Sequence.”
Presently, Pierson has not been introduced as having a journey in IndyCar for subsequent season. He’s rumored to have a deal all however full with AJ Foyt Racing, nonetheless.
