Motorsport news: Who are the Indianapolis 500 one off entries in 2026?

With it being standard practice since 1934 for there to be 33 cars on the Indy 500 grid, additional entries help keep the tradition alive.

They also provide opportunities for specialist teams and drivers, including outfits such as Dreyer & Reinbold Racing and Abel Motorsports, to compete on one of motorsport’s biggest stages.

Independent, non chartered teams and drivers are able to take their shot at “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing”, helping preserve the Indy 500’s long standing tradition of open competition.