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. He emerged as a star in 2025, winning three races – including his first oval victory – and finishing fourth in the championship standings. Early in the season, he was a primary rival to Alex Palou, taking wins at Long Beach, Detroit and St. Louis.
Kirkwood climbed 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 collected five wins, three poles, and six podiums.
Off the track, the 26-year-old Floridian enjoys deep-sea fishing, diving, surfing, and golf. He is also an avid pickleball player and continually pushes himself to improve in all aspects of life.
Birthdate
October 19, 1998
Residence
Jupiter, Florida
Hometown
Jupiter, Florida
United States
Driver Stats
2025 Season
|
Rank |
Points |
Starts |
Wins |
Poles |
Top 5 |
Top 10 |
Laps Led |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
433 |
17 |
3 |
1 |
5 |
10 |
114 |
Career
|
Starts |
Wins |
Championships |
Indy 500 Wins |
Poles |
Top 5 |
Top 10 |
Laps Led |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
68 |
5 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
12 |
31 |
328 |
