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Michigan’s Pratt Miller Motorsports organization has parked its interest in joining the IndyCar Series field in 2025. The company behind the championship-winning Corvette Racing program over the la…
Michigan’s Pratt Miller Motorsports organization, known for their success with the Corvette Racing program, had expressed interest in joining the IndyCar Series field in 2025, but facing obstacles, they have postponed their plans until at least 2026. Challenges such as limited engine availability and grid space have led the VP, Brandon Widmer, to reevaluate the timing for their entry into the series. The new IndyCar charter system is another hurdle, which would protect full-time entries based on 2023 performances, making it difficult for non-charter teams like Pratt Miller to secure grid spots. With the full-season engine leases from Chevrolet and Honda already booked, the earliest opportunity for Pratt Miller to enter IndyCar would be 2026, giving time for the series to adjust to the charter system and for the team to finalize their program. Despite the delay, there is positive interest from various stakeholders, and Pratt Miller remains committed to finding the right opportunity to enter the IndyCar Series.
