The six-time IndyCar champion from Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, is currently 10 victories away from tying AJ Foyt for the most IndyCar victories following a fuel-mileage win in the 2024 Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach.
The reigning Indianapolis 500 from Hendersonville, Tennessee, is primed to achieve a milestone start in his 13th season competing in the NTT IndyCar Series.
With less than three months remaining until the commencement of the 2024 NTT IndyCar Series season, a majority of teams and competitors have new or familiar faces or homes set in place while select seats remain within a handle of organizations.
The 24-year-old Kirkwood from Jupiter, Florida, has inked a multi-year contract extension to remain at Andretti Global amid a breakout 2023 season highlighted with his first two IndyCar career victories.
The 18-year-old Simpson from the Cayman Islands is coming off his second season in the Firestone Indy NXT Series, where he will round out Chip Ganassi Racing's expanded five car lineup for the upcoming IndyCar season.