Andretti Global announced Sept. 26 that Kyle Kirkwood has signed a multiyear contract extension to remain with the Andretti NTT INDYCAR SERIES team.
Kirkwood, who earned his first two career victories in 2023 with the team, will continue to drive the No. 27 AutoNation Honda for the 2024 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season.
“I am thrilled to be able to continue with Andretti Global for years to come,” Kirkwood said. “We have built something special within the team this year, and I’m excited to see what we can do next season in the No. 27 AutoNation Honda.
“It’s fantastic that I will now have the opportunity to work with the same group – it’s a luxury I haven’t had the privilege of having since my karting days. Now we can put our heads down and fully focus on winning races and becoming a strong championship contender. I have such a huge respect for this team, and it will be an honor to continue to call myself an INDYCAR driver for Andretti Global.”
Since joining Andretti Global’s driver roster for the 2023 season, Kirkwood swept the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach weekend, scoring his first career INDYCAR SERIES win and NTT P1 Award. He went on to secure his second career win on the streets of Nashville. In addition to his two wins and maiden pole, second-year NTT INDYCAR SERIES driver Kirkwood finished the 2023 season with seven top-10 finishes, led a total of 88 laps and finished 11th in the championship standings.
Kirkwood will join teammates Colton Herta, who signed a five-year contract extension through 2027, and Marcus Ericsson, who was announced earlier this year as the newest member of the Andretti Global driver lineup under a multiyear agreement for the 2024 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season.
“Kyle’s dedication and talent have been instrumental in our team’s success this past season, and he has continued to show that he has what it takes to compete at the highest level in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES,” said Michael Andretti, Andretti Global CEO and chairman. “Our goal has always been to consistently compete for wins and championships, and we felt that solidifying Kyle’s future at Andretti was key to making that happen. Bringing Kyle into the multiyear plans along with Colton and Marcus will only strengthen the continuity we’ve been looking for in our INDYCAR program.”