AJ Foyt Racing and GM Defense launch Project Accelerator

AJ Foyt Racing, GM Defense and the Congressional Medal of Honor Society have launched Project Accelerator, a networking platform intended to connect leaders across the defence, technology and racing industries. Throughout the 2027 season, incoming IndyCar rookie Josh Pierson will carry the Project Accelerator, GM Defense and Congressional Medal of Honor Society logos on the #4 Chevrolet.

The initiative will host networking hospitality and "Accelerator Hubs" at select IndyCar rounds, starting with the IndyCar Grand Prix of Arlington on March 21, 2027, where an event will take place at the adjacent National Medal of Honor Museum. Ken Morris, GM Senior Vice President, Global Product Safety, Integration and Motorsports, said that motorsport and defence both demand disciplined innovation.

Beyond executive collaboration, the platform will introduce prospective talent to career paths across engineering, software, data analytics, manufacturing and operations within GM Defense and GM Motorsports. Larry Foyt, president of AJ Foyt Racing, said the programme also supports the team's commitment to honouring military service ahead of the 50th anniversary of A.J. Foyt's fourth Indianapolis 500 victory in 2027.