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INDYCAR:Myles Rowe Back with ABEL Motorsports in the Force Indy #99 for 2026 INDY NXT Season

Owensboro, KY, United States / Owensboro Radio
Blake Smith
Sep 6, 2025 | 8:34 AM
Rowe scored ten top-five’s, six podiums on his way to becoming the first black driver to win in the INDY NXT series at Iowa Speedway followed by his second win of the season at the Nashville Superspeedway
Speedway, Ind. (September 5, 2025) – INDY NXT race winner, Myles Rowe, has officially signed with ABEL Motorsports to content the 2026 INDY NXT by Firestone championship. Rowe will continue driving the Force Indy No. 99 for the 2026 season.
“It’s a huge privilege to be extending the partnership with Abel Motorsports. Their support and dedication is exactly what a driver looks for in a team and I couldn’t be more pleased to continue our strides to contest for the 2026 INDY NXT by Firestone championship,” said Myles Rowe.
Switching to ABEL Motorsports for the 2025 season, Rowe amassed an impressive nine top-five’s, five podiums, and his first career INDY NXT by Firestone win on the oval at Iowa Speedway.
“Our performance has seen encouraging progression over the 2025 season and the ability to continue to work on what we have developed together is something I am very eager to pursue and grateful to have,” exclaimed the 25-year-old.
Ever present on his open-wheel journey, Rod Reid is excited about the future that lays ahead for both Myles Rowe and Force Indy in 2026.
“We’ve come a long way in being more competitive this year. The plan is to capitalize on what we’ve learned,” exclaimed Rod Reid.
For ABEL Motorsports Team Owner, Bill Abel, watching the progression Rowe showed throughout the 2025 season has him excited for what’s to come in 2026.
“I’m really excited to have Myles back with us for 2026. It’s been fantastic to watch his progression throughout his career as a driver and it was super satisfying to see him win this year, and we’re looking for more of that in 2026,” said Bill Abel.
The pairing of Myles Rowe and Force Indy with ABEL Motorsports begins preparation for the 2026 season beginning on October 27th with the annual Chris Griffis Memorial test at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Stay up to date on all things ABEL Motorsports, including driver announcements by following the team on social media, @abelmotorsports, or by visiting www.abelmotorsports.com
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