1st Sgt. Ben Holmes immigrated from Dunedin, New Zealand at age 12 in 1989 and grew up in Texas. In 1995, he joined the United States Marine Corps. His service included nearly four years as a Marine Corps drill instructor, six deployments, including two combat tours in Iraq, and one in Afghanistan, and concluded with his assignment as the I-MEF (First Marine Expeditionary Force) Inspector General Chief. Ben’s personal awards include two Purple Hearts and a Navy and Marine Co

INDIANAPOLIS (April 9, 2026) -- British racing driver Toby Sowery has been appointed the Reserve Driver for AJ Foyt Racing for the 2026 NTT INDYCAR Series season. The appointment is part of a broader strategic focus on driver development as AJ Foyt Racing continues to evolve its program both within INDYCAR and across feeder racing series. Sowery joins the team with a proven and versatile racing background, having competed across INDYCAR, IMSA and international endurance comp