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IndyCar Rookie of the Year Dennis Hauger Joins AJ Foyt Racing
The 23-year-old Norwegian replaces Santino Ferrucci after winning the 2025 Indy NXT title and bringing sponsor support to a rebuilding Foyt program.
- On Wednesday, AJ Foyt Racing announced that 2026 IndyCar Rookie of the Year Dennis Hauger signed a multiyear contract to join the team for the 2027 season, filling the first of two open seats.
- After winning Rookie of the Year honors while competing for Dale Coyne Racing in 2026, the 23-year-old Hauger transitions to the team, having previously claimed the 2025 Indy NXT championship title.
- The No. Chevrolet entry will be piloted by Hauger, replacing Santino Ferrucci, with technical support from Team Penske and primary sponsorship from Homes For Our Troops.
- On October 2, the new lead driver will make his first official appearance at the GM Defense Valor & Velocity Gala in Warren, Michigan, where the Homes For Our Troops entry will be displayed.
- With one seat remaining for 2027, the team seeks to rebound after a difficult season; team president Larry Foyt plans to field Indy NXT veteran Josh Pierson, pending his successful completion of IndyCar's licensing evaluation process.
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Dennis Hauger joins AJ Foyt Racing on multiyear IndyCar contract
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