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IndyCar Launches Independent Officiating Board for 2026 Seasons

12/11/2025

Summary

Story summary

IndyCar established IndyCar Officiating Inc. to run officiating for the 2026 NTT IndyCar Series and INDY NXT seasons.
Ray Evernham, Independent Officiating Board member, and Raj Nair, Independent Officiating Board member, are selected by team owners, while Ronan Morgan, Independent Officiating Board member, is appointed by the FIA.
The Independent Officiating Board will hire a Managing Director of Officiating to oversee race control and inspections, without IndyCar or Penske oversight.

History

Historical Context

In 2023, IndyCar established IndyCar Officiating Inc. to independently oversee officiating, a significant shift following the FIA's International Sporting Code introduced in 2000. This move, driven by past controversies, including Team Penske's penalties in 2025, aims to enhance transparency and integrity in racing, potentially influencing officiating standards across various motorsport series worldwide.

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Story summary

IndyCar established IndyCar Officiating Inc. to run officiating for the 2026 NTT IndyCar Series and INDY NXT seasons.
Ray Evernham, Independent Officiating Board member, and Raj Nair, Independent Officiating Board member, are selected by team owners, while Ronan Morgan, Independent Officiating Board member, is appointed by the FIA.
The Independent Officiating Board will hire a Managing Director of Officiating to oversee race control and inspections, without IndyCar or Penske oversight.

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