INDYCAR Officiating Announces Rules Violation in INDY NXT by Firestone
INDYCAR Officiating has announced a penalty for ABEL Motorsports and the INDY NXT by Firestone entries of Car Nos. 12, 48, 57 and 99.
ABEL Motorsports was in violation of an additional testing limitation and the following rules:
- Rule 6.9.5. The following Testing is not permitted:
- Rule 6.9.5.3. Rig
During offseason preparation for the 2026 INDY NXT by Firestone season, INDYCAR Officiating determined ABEL Motorsports tested gearboxes on a rig, which is used to gather and supply data. Rig testing of any race equipment, whether separately or in any combination, is prohibited in the INDY NXT by Firestone rulebook.
According to the rulebook, the violation is considered a Non-Race Procedure Penalty (9.2.3.), which includes the issuance of a monetary fine (6.10.1. and 9.2.3.2.) and issuance of a probation (9.2.3.3.).
ABEL Motorsports has been fined $25,000 and must supply all data to INDYCAR, which will then be distributed to all other teams in the interest of fairness and competitive balance. ABEL Motorsports, including all four entrants, also have been placed on probation through the conclusion of the race at World Wide Technology Raceway, scheduled for Sunday, June 7, 2026.
Members may contest the imposition of the penalties detailed in the review and appeal procedures of the INDY NXT by Firestone rulebook.
