Ed Carpenter Racing to be on the Move with New Facility
Ed Carpenter Racing has announced plans to relocate its NTT INDYCAR SERIES operation to Westfield, Indiana in time for the 2027 season.
A new state-of-the-art racing headquarters will be built as part of Westfield's Grand Park District Master Plan, a blueprint designed to enhance and expand the existing Grand Park Sports Complex. ECR will be the only NTT INDYCAR SERIES team headquartered in Hamilton County.
ECR's facility is planned to encompass 76,000 square feet and house advanced engineering and technical development spaces along with retail and fan engagement components. It also will feature a public viewing area into the team's operations, a merchandise story and a Java House café.
The project will include construction of the first Westfield-funding parking garage at Grand Park, enhancing access and convenience for visitors.
ECR fields two cars in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES in this its 14th season. The ownership group is comprised of four Indiana businessmen: Ed Carpenter, Ted Gelov, Tony George and Stuart Reed. Gelov owns Heartland Food Products Group, which is best known for its consumer brands Splenda and Java House Coffee, is also based in Hamilton County.
ECR's full-season drivers are Alexander Rossi and Christian Rasmussen. Carpenter competes in the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge.
ECR's plans continue the investments series teams have made in the various communities. Arrow McLaren, Andretti Global, Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing, AJ Foyt Racing and PREMA Racing have or are building new facilities in the Indianapolis area in recent months.
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