Jacob Abel

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Get to Know Jacob

Jacob Abel returns to the NTT INDYCAR SERIES in 2026 for the 110th Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge, driving for Abel Motorsports and his father, Bill Abel. He made his debut in the series in 2025 with Dale Coyne Racing, posting a career-best 11th at Iowa Speedway. A product of the INDYCAR development ladder, he finished second in INDY NXT by Firestone in 2024, earning three wins and three poles with his family-run team. He enjoys cycling and lacrosse, a sport he played in high school, along with skiing, tennis, and golf. He attended Butler University in Indianapolis.

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Birthdate

March 9, 2001

Residence

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hometown

Louisville, Kentucky

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Driver Stats

2026 Season

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Points

Starts

Wins

Poles

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Laps Led

26

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Career

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Wins

Championships

Indy 500 Wins

Poles

Top 5

Top 10

Laps Led

16

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