IndyCar’s New Rules Shake Up Racing and Finances | Nascar News

IndyCar just slammed the door on money over merit—new licensing rules demand pure racing talent, not deep pockets, to crack the IndyCar ranks. Only top NXT finishers or multiple winners get a shot, sidelining drivers who fund teams but don’t win every race. The move, announced at season’s end, threatens financial stability for 60% of teams reliant on those very drivers. Young star Josh Pierson, fresh off his first NXT win and poised to bring millions, now faces an uncertain future—leaving teams scrambling as IndyCar risks turning its own survival upside down in pursuit of elite talent.

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