One of the symbolic manufacturers within the historical past of motorsports is making its long-awaited full-time return as Sunoco joins Chip Ganassi Racing (CGR) in a multi-year settlement as the first companion of the No. 8 Honda pushed by Kyffin Simpson.
It marks the primary time since 1973 that Sunoco, the biggest impartial gasoline distributor within the Americas, has been a full season major companion within the IndyCar Sequence. Sunoco was the first gasoline provider of North America’s premier open-wheel championship from 2010-18, and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway from 2015-18.
“Sunoco has lengthy been synonymous with efficiency and innovation, values that mirror the DNA of our group,” mentioned CGR group proprietor Chip Ganassi. “To hitch forces with such an iconic model and one with a storied legacy in IndyCar is actually particular. This partnership displays our shared drive to maintain pushing boundaries, and we stay up for what we’ll accomplish collectively on and off the monitor.”
In becoming a member of CGR, Sunoco companions with a group that’s coming off a stout 2025 season during which Alex Palou, Scott Dixon and Simpson mixed for 9 wins (together with the Indianapolis 500), six poles and 17 podiums, together with the IndyCar title.
The 21-year-old Simpson, who’s contemporary off a sophomore marketing campaign that featured a primary profession podium (Toronto) together with three prime fives, joins a brief record of legendary names which have pushed with the Sunoco colours.
Roger Penske; Mark Donohue
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The legendary Mark Donohue first drove the No. 12 Sunoco Eagle in 1968 at Riverside, and collectively gained a maiden Indy 500 4 years later in 1972. The likes of Gary Bettenhousen, Tony Kanaan, NASCAR legend Bobby Allison and present IndyCar on FOX analyst Townsend Bell have additionally made appearances in Sunoco-backed entries.
“Beginning my third 12 months in IndyCar with Sunoco becoming a member of the No. 8 Honda is an unimaginable enhance,” Simpson mentioned. “We’ve made massive strides on the monitor, and this partnership will solely assist us get higher. I am assured we are able to take one other step ahead and have much more success in 2026 and past.”
Kyffin Simpson, Chip Ganassi Racing livery
Picture by: Chip Ganassi Racing
Kyffin Simpson, Chip Ganassi Racing livery
Picture by: Chip Ganassi Racing
Kyffin Simpson, Chip Ganassi Racing livery
Picture by: Chip Ganassi Racing
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