Carson Etter

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Get to Know Carson

Carson Etter completed his rookie season in INDY NXT by Firestone, driving the No. 11 for Chip Ganassi Racing in 2026. The California native moved up after racing in USF Pro 2000 in 2025.

An Arizona State University student, Etter began in off-road Pro Lite competition before moving to open-wheel racing in the F4 Formula Pro USA Western Championship, where he earned five wins and 12 podiums. He completed his 2024 USF2000 rookie season with four top-10 finishes.

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Birthdate

March 2, 2004

Residence

Villa Park, California

Hometown

Villa Park, California

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Driver Stats

2026 Season

Rank		Points		Starts		Wins		Poles		Top 5		Top 10		Laps Led
22		182		17		0		0		0		0		0

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2026 Season Race Results

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Carson Etter - Grand Prix of Monterey - INDY NXT By Firestone - By: James Black -- Photo by: James Black

Carson Etter - Grand Prix of Monterey - INDY NXT By Firestone - By: James Black -- Photo by: James Black

Carson Etter - Grand Prix of Monterey - INDY NXT By Firestone - By: James Black -- Photo by: James Black

Carson Etter - Grand Prix of Monterey - INDY NXT By Firestone - By: Chris Jones -- Photo by: Chris Jones

Carson Etter - Grand Prix of Monterey - INDY NXT By Firestone - By: Chris Jones -- Photo by: Chris Jones

Carson Etter and Max Garcia - INDY NXT by Firestone at Milwaukee Mile - By: Joe Skibinski -- Photo by: James Black

Carson Etter - INDY NXT by Firestone at Milwaukee Mile - By: James Black -- Photo by: James Black

Carson Etter - INDY NXT by Firestone at Milwaukee Mile - By: James Black -- Photo by: James Black

Carson Etter - INDY NXT by Firestone at Milwaukee Mile - By: Chris Owens -- Photo by: Chris Owens

Carson Etter - INDY NXT by Firestone at Milwaukee Mile - By: Chris Owens -- Photo by: Chris Owens

Carson Etter - INDY NXT by Firestone at Milwaukee Mile - By: Chris Owens -- Photo by: Chris Owens

Carson Etter - Grand Prix of Portland - INDY NXT Presented by Firestone - By: Travis Hinkle -- Photo by: Travis Hinkle

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Carson Etter - Grand Prix of Portland - INDY NXT Presented by Firestone - By: Travis Hinkle -- Photo by: Travis Hinkle

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Carson Etter - Music City Grand Prix - INDY NXT Presented by Firestone - By: James Black -- Photo by: James Black

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