Kyle Kirkwood
Get to Know Kyle
Kyle Kirkwood returns for his fifth NTT INDYCAR SERIES season in 2026, continuing with Andretti Global in the No. 26 Honda. The 26-year-old Floridian had a breakout 2025, winning three races — including his first oval victory — and finishing fourth in the championship standings. Early in the season, he emerged as a primary rival to Alex Palou, taking wins at Long Beach, Detroit and St. Louis.
Kirkwood advanced through the open-wheel ladder with championships in USF2000 (2018), USF Pro 2000 (2019) and INDY NXT by Firestone (2021). Since joining Andretti Global in 2023, he has earned five wins, three poles and six podiums.
Off track, Kirkwood enjoys deep-sea fishing, diving, surfing, golf and pickleball, continually pushing himself to improve in all aspects of life.
Birthdate
October 19, 1998
Residence
Jupiter, Florida
Hometown
Jupiter, Florida
United States
Driver Stats
2026 Season
|
Rank |
Points |
Starts |
Wins |
Poles |
Top 5 |
Top 10 |
Laps Led |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Career
|
Starts |
Wins |
Championships |
Indy 500 Wins |
Poles |
Top 5 |
Top 10 |
Laps Led |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
68 |
5 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
12 |
31 |
328 |
