IndyCar has officially unveiled the 2027 Indy NXT by Firestone schedule, locking in a 15-race campaign across 11 North American venues. The calendar features four doubleheader weekends, creating a dense and demanding slate that blends street circuits, road courses, and ovals. This structure is designed to rigorously test the next generation of open-wheel talent as they compete for promotion to the NTT IndyCar Series.
Record-breaking 2026 stats fuel massive expansion for the junior series
The 2027 grid arrives with significant momentum following a historic 2026 season that shattered series records. Last year’s championship featured 10 different race winners, seven of whom claimed their first career victory, while the series set a new all-time passing record by breaking overtaking marks at nine distinct circuits. Paddock expansion also drove the average field size to 24 starters per event, the highest mark in 17 years, signaling a robust competitive environment for the upcoming season.
Commercial growth mirrors the on-track success, with television viewership on FOX Sports’ FS1 and FS2 channels climbing 14 percent year-over-year. FOX Sports will continue to broadcast every race of the 2027 season, ensuring maximum exposure for the rising stars. IndyCar President J. Douglas Boles highlighted the series’ trajectory, stating, “As we have seen in the NTT IndyCar Series, Indy NXT by Firestone is in the midst of immense growth both on and off the track.”
Source: Yahoo Sports
