Toby Sowery has been announced as the reserve driver for AJ Foyt Racing for the remainder of the 2026 season in the IndyCar Series.
The 29-year-old Briton’s addition is “part of a broader strategic focus on driver development as AJ Foyt Racing continues to evolve its program both within IndyCar and across feeder racing series,” according to the press release.
A proven and versatile background in racing, Sowery has competed in IndyCar, IMSA and other numerous international endurance series. In January, he co-drove an CrowdStrike Racing by APR entry to an LMP2 class victory in the Rolex 24 At Daytona in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, a series he has two additional podiums in a combined 10 starts. In 2024, he contested three races in North America’s premier open-wheel championship with Dale Coyne Racing, impressing with a 13th-place finish on debut at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course.
“I’m really proud to be joining AJ Foyt Racing for 2026," said Sowery. "When I first met Larry (Foyt, Team President) last year, it was clear we shared the same core values, 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. (Foyt) approached his career with his creativity, adaptability and always pushing forward, is something I really respect. I’ll be ready when the opportunity comes.”
In his role as Reserve Driver, Sowery will support the team across testing, simulator development and race operations, providing experienced technical feedback while maintaining full race readiness throughout the season.
For his part, Larry Foyt expressed his thoughts over the addition of Sowery to the program.
"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," said Team President Larry Foyt.
"We’re not here to protect the legacy - we’re here to reignite it. With Santino (Ferrucci) and very promising rookie Caio Collet leading the charge, this team is pushing forward with purpose. Toby Sowery will be pivotal to what we’re building - his versatility, voice, and background will help develop our next generation while opening the door to a new wave of partners and fans.”
