Armstrong re-signs with Meyer Shank Racing
- NZ Sports Wire
- 2 days ago
- 2 min read
New Zealand IndyCar driver Marcus Armstrong has agreed to a contract extension with Meyer Shank Racing (MSR).
Armstrong, who has quickly become a consistent and competitive force in his first season with MSR, delivering strong performances throughout the 2025 campaign, will return to the No 66 Honda for the 2026 IndyCar season.
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The 25-year-old from Christchurch has recorded 10 top-10 finishes so far this season, highlighted by a podium at Iowa Speedway — the second of his IndyCar career.
With momentum building through the second half of the year, Armstrong is aiming to finish the season inside the top-10 of the championship standings for the first time in his career — a testament to the growth and promise he’s shown.
“I’m very pleased and grateful to be back with Meyer Shank Racing and my crew for 2026,” said Armstrong.
“The professionalism and attention to detail is a benchmark throughout the field and we have certainly improved with time together which has been great. We’ll look to build on our momentum and work hard to climb the points standings.”
Armstrong has also impressed in qualifying, matching his career-best starting position of third in Toronto, and earning a second-row start with a fourth-place qualifying effort to kick off the season in St Petersburg.
“We’re thrilled to have Marcus back for 2026,” said Mike Shank, co-owner of Meyer Shank Racing. “He’s really grown a lot this season and we’re seeing that in his results as the season has gone on. His performance this year has shown that he has all the tools to fight at the front. We’re excited to continue building on this progress together.”
Armstrong and Meyer Shank Racing still have two races left on the 2025 calendar and are looking to close out the season on a high note.
