ESCOTTO CONFIRMED FOR 2026 INDY NXT SEASON

Road to Success Management proudly announces that RTS driver Ricardo Escotto has been confirmed to compete in the 2026 INDY NXT by Firestone season with Juncos Hollinger Racing (JHR), marking a major step in the Mexican racer’s career progression.

Ricardo Escotto will race for Juncos Hollinger in Indy NXT

Escotto returns to Juncos Hollinger Racing for the 2026 season, rejoining the team with which he previously competed in INDY NXT. The move follows a full 2025 campaign with Andretti Cape INDY NXT and reflects a strategic alignment between driver and team as both focus on performance, continuity and long-term progression within the INDYCAR ladder.

The 21-year-old Mexican driver enters the season with increased experience across the INDY NXT field, having built a strong foundation through multiple campaigns in the category. His return to Juncos Hollinger Racing sees him link up once again with an organisation that has a proven record of success in junior formulae and a clear pathway toward the NTT INDYCAR SERIES.

From a Road to Success perspective, the program represents a key milestone in Escotto’s career plan — reinforcing a structured approach to driver development, competitive placement and sustained progression at the highest levels of American open-wheel racing.

With preseason preparations and testing underway, Escotto and Juncos Hollinger Racing now turn their focus to the opening round of the 2026 INDY NXT season on the streets of St. Petersburg, where the next chapter of his campaign will officially begin.

Ricardo Escotto:

“I’m super excited to be back with Juncos Hollinger Racing for the 2026 INDY NXT season. I have a great relationship with everyone in the team and full trust that they will make this season one to remember. INDY NXT by Firestone offers the most competitive and direct pathway to the top level, and I’m proud to represent both JHR and Mexico on this stage. I feel more prepared and motivated than ever, and ready to make the most of this opportunity as I continue building toward my ultimate goal of racing full time in INDYCAR. I can’t wait to get started at the first test in Sebring.”

Dave O'Neill, Team Principal - Juncos Hollinger Racing:

“Ricardo is a talented and highly motivated young driver who has demonstrated consistent growth and resilience at every step of his career. He brings a strong work ethic and a clear determination to reach the NTT INDYCAR SERIES. INDY NXT by Firestone is about development and performance, and we believe Ricardo has the mindset and capability to make the most of this opportunity with our team.”