Myles Rowe Is The 1st Black Driver To Win An Indycar Championship

The NTT INDYCAR SERIES hits the National Mall for the first time with The Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C., taking place Aug. 22–23, 2026. Set against iconic backdrops like the U.S. Capitol and the Washington Monument, this free two-day festival combines premier racing with the celebration of America’s 250th anniversary. At the intersection of motorsports and history, the spotlight naturally turns to Myles Rowe’s ongoing legacy. This news first appeared on blacknews.com On Sept. 2, 2023, Myles Rowe, #99 Pabst Racing with Force Indy , became the first Black driver to win an INDYCAR-sanctioned championship . After starting the final race with a 64-point series lead, 23-year-old Rowe clinched the 2023 Cooper Tires USF PRO 2000 title at the Portland International Raceway in Portland, Oregon. With this USF Pro 2000 championship, Rowe will advance to the INDY NXT by Firestone series in 2024. In the 2023 USF Pro 2000 series, Rowe accumulated more wins (five), pole positions (four), fastest laps (three), and podium finishes (seven) than any of his rivals. During last year’s USF 2000 Series Championship, Rowe placed runner-up, finishing within six points of the winner. Since age four, Atlanta native Myles Rowe has been fascinated with all things racing. He’s a past 2018 Lucas Oil Formula Car Race Series winner. “This year was a test to see what I’ve got,” said Myles Rowe. “And luckily, I was able to pull it off.” On Dec. 3, 2020, Black Indianapolis business leade…