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The driver
From an early age, Josh Pierson’s passion for driving and determination to improve have only grown stronger. Professional, disciplined, and goal-oriented, Josh is fulfilling his lifelong dream of racing full-time in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES and is focused on his future goal of one day winning the Indy 500.
Josh’s journey began in karting, where he captured multiple championships and twice represented Team USA at the “Olympics of Karting” (Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals). At age 13, he advanced to open-wheel racing, competing in F1600 before spending time in USF2000 as part of the Road to Indy development ladder.
At 15, Pierson shifted to endurance racing, becoming the youngest driver in history to compete in the Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona. Just weeks later, he became the youngest in history to win in the Asian Le Mans Series with back-to-back victories in Abu Dhabi.
At 16, Pierson became the youngest winner in FIA World Endurance Championship history after claiming victory at the 1000 Miles of Sebring with teammates Oliver Jarvis and Paul di Resta. That same year, he became the youngest driver ever to compete in the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans, finishing 6th in his class and 10th overall with co-drivers Oliver Jarvis and Alex Lynn.
In 2023, the 17-year-old raced in his second 24 Hours of Le Mans with Oliver Jarvis and Tom Blomqvist. That year he raced with three premier programs: full-time with United Autosports in the World Endurance Championship, full-time with TDS Racing in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, and part-time with HMD Motorsports in the INDY NXT by Firestone Series.
Josh raced full-time in the INDY NXT by Firestone Series for three years: with HMD Motorsports in 2024 and 2025 and with Andretti Global in 2026.
Known for his professionalism, focus, and technical communication, Pierson complements his racing with year-round training by logging hours in the gym, honing reflexes and coordination, and sharpening his racecraft through karting and advanced simulator work. On and off the track, his focus is constant improvement, one lap at a time.
SHIFT PASSION TO OVERDRIVE
| BIRTHDATE | February 14, 2006 |
| HOMETOWN | Wilsonville, OR |
| HT/WT | 5’8 1/2″/130 lbs |
| education | high school Graduate |
| racing heroes | ayrton senna, Daniel Ricardo, George Russel, Charles LeClerc, Lando Norris. |
DRIVING EXPERIENCE
Super Powers
Driving in the rain
Race pace consistency
Staying calm under pressure
Pet Peeves
Drivers that block early in a race
Races that end under caution
Not being able to finish for any reason
Career Highlights
2026 1st place Laguna Seca Race 1 and Pole Winner
2026 Milwaukee Mile Qualifying Track Record & Pole
2026 2nd place Race 1 Road America
2025 Double podiums at Laguna Seca , 2nd and 3rd place
2024 Official Guinness World Records holder
2023 Selected for FIAWEC Toyota Hypercar test
2023 2nd place, IMSA, Petit Le Mans
2023 1st place, WEC, 6 Hours of Portimao
2023 2nd place, WEC, 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps
2022 Youngest in history to race in the 24 Hours of Le Mans
2022 World Endurance Championship rookie of the year
2022 1st place, WEC, 1000 Miles of Sebring
2022 1st place, Abu Dhabi, Race 4 of the Asian Le Mans Series
2022 1st place, Abu Dhabi, Race 3 of the Asian Le Mans Series
2022 Youngest in history to race in the 24 Hours of Daytona
2021 4th place, USF2000 Road to Indy Championship
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About Josh
Josh Pierson is a 20-year-old American race car driver. The youngest in history to race in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, he currently races the NO. 4 car in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES for AJ Foyt Racing.