ECR and Chevrolet have extended their long-running technical partnership for multiple years, keeping Chevrolet as the team's power provider through at least the upcoming transition to a new chassis and engine formula in 2028. The deal preserves continuity as ECR approaches its 500th NTT INDYCAR SERIES start, secures the team’s role in testing Chevrolet’s next-generation powerplant, and reinforces a relationship that has produced nine wins and multiple pole awards.
ECR and Chevrolet announced Oct. 7 a multiyear extension of their longstanding partnership. Indianapolis-based ECR is one of only two teams to have been powered by Chevrolet since the introduction of the 2.2-liter twin-turbo V6. During the 2027 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season, ECR will reach its 500th race start, continuing a relationship with Chevrolet that dates back to the team’s inception in 2012. The extension comes as the NTT INDYCAR SERIES prepares to introduce a new chassis and engine formula in 2028. Alexander Rossi, driver of ECR’s No. 20 Java House Chevrolet, is one of two drivers to have participated in the first tests of the series’ new chassis. As development progresses, ECR will have the opportunity to be involved in testing Chevrolet’s new powerplant. “Chevrolet has been with ECR since the beginning of our team, and they have been an important part of our team’s growth over our first 15 seasons,” ECR co-owner and CEO Ed Carpenter said. “We’ve had a lot of success with Chevy over the years, and we’re proud to be one of only two teams to have partnered with Chevrolet since its return to INDYCAR. Maintaining that continuity is very important to us as we not only approach our 500th race start but also enter the next era of INDYCAR competition. “We’re very proud of our history with Chevrolet and are looking forward to adding to it.” ECR and Chevrolet have won nine races and six NTT P1 Awards together, including three poles by Carpenter for the Indianapolis 500. “ECR has been an important part of Chevrolet’s INDYCAR program, and this extension reflects the strength of the technical relationship we’ve built together,” said Eric Warren, General Motors vice president of global motorsports competition. “As the series moves toward its next-generation car and powertrain, close collaboration between our engineers will be critical. We share a clear objective with ECR: to keep raising the performance of the Chevrolet package and compete for wins, championships and Indianapolis 500 victories.” The 2027 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season begins Sunday, March 7 on the streets of St. Petersburg, Florida.
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ECR: ECR is an Indianapolis-based racing team that has been powered by Chevrolet since the introduction of the 2.2-liter twin-turbo V6 and is extending its multiyear partnership with Chevrolet.
Chevrolet: Chevrolet is an automotive brand that is extending a multiyear partnership with ECR and supplies the team’s engines, with ongoing technical collaboration on next-generation chassis and powertrain development.
NTT INDYCAR SERIES: NTT INDYCAR SERIES is the premier open-wheel racing series planning to introduce a new chassis and engine formula in 2028 and whose 2027 season begins March 7 on the streets of St. Petersburg, Florida.
Java House: Java House is the named sponsor brand on ECR’s No. 20 Chevrolet driven by Alexander Rossi.
Indianapolis 500: Indianapolis 500 is the landmark IndyCar race for which ECR and Chevrolet have combined to achieve three pole positions by Ed Carpenter.
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