
Kyle Kirkwood is an American racing driver who drives the Dallara-Honda for the Andretti Global IndyCar Racing team. He was born on October 19, 1998, in Florida, United States. In his early days, Kirkwood was sent to live with foster parents named Phil and Joanee Simpson in the United States. He also has a younger foster sister. In Florida, he came across racing and karting with his native friend Oliver Askew and started karting at a young age.
He is the only driver who has won a championship across all divisions through the ladder to the IndyCar Racing Championship. Kirkwood won the USF 2000 Racing Series in 2018 and went on to win the USF Pro 2000 Racing Series and the Indy NXT Firestone in 2021. In addition to Indy NXT, he competes in IMSA Endurance Racing for Vasser Sullivan Racing.
Kyle Kirkwood IndyNXT Race Wins
Kyle Kirkwood has a total of 10 race wins in his entire IndyNXT career as of May 2025. He is one of the most successful drivers in the history of the Road to Indy, particularly in Indy NXT. In 2021, he also won his major racing title as the winner of the Indy NXT, or the Indy Lights Championship.
The following table shows his race win in the 2021 Indy NXT season while driving for the Andretti Global racing team.
Race Wins | Year | Grand Prix | Tracks | Car/Chassis | Team |
10 | 2021 | Mid-Ohio | Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course | Dallara/AER-IL | Andretti |
9 | 2021 | Laguna Seca | Laguna Seca Raceway | Dallara/AER-IL | Andretti |
8 | 2021 | Laguna Seca | Laguna Seca Raceway | Dallara/AER-IL | Andretti |
7 | 2021 | Portland | Portland International | Dallara/AER-IL | Andretti |
6 | 2021 | Mid-Ohio | Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course | Dallara/AER-IL | Andretti |
5 | 2021 | Mid-Ohio | Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course | Dallara/AER-IL | Andretti |
4 | 2021 | Road America | Road America | Dallara/AER-IL | Andretti |
3 | 2021 | Belle Isle Circuit | Belle Isle Park | Dallara/AER-IL | Andretti |
2 | 2021 | Belle Isle Circuit | Belle Isle Park | Dallara/AER-IL | Andretti |
1 | 2021 | St. Petersburg | Streets Of Petersburg | Dallara/AER-IL | Andretti |
Kyle Kirkwood Podiums
Kyle Kirkwood has secured 14 podium finishes in his Indy NXT Racing career. The very first podium he achieved was at the 2021 Mid-Ohio Sports Car Racing Series with Andretti Autosport. He also holds the record for most podium finishes in a single season.
Race Wins | Year | Grand Prix | Tracks | Positions | Team |
14 | 2021 | Mid-Ohio | Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course | 1 | Andretti Autosport |
13 | 2021 | Laguna Seca | Laguna Seca Raceway | 1 | Andretti Autosport |
12 | 2021 | Laguna Seca | Laguna Seca Raceway | 1 | Andretti Autosport |
11 | 2021 | Portland | Portland International | 1 | Andretti Autosport |
10 | 2021 | Portland | Portland International | 2 | Andretti Autosport |
9 | 2021 | Worldwide Raceway | Gateway Racetrack | 2 | Andretti Autosport |
8 | 2021 | Worldwide Raceway | Gateway Racetrack | 2 | Andretti Autosport |
7 | 2021 | Mid-Ohio | Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course | 1 | Andretti Autosport |
6 | 2021 | Mid-Ohio | Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course | 1 | Andretti |
5 | 2021 | Road America | Road America | 1 | Andretti Autosport |
4 | 2021 | Belle Isle Circuit | Belle Isle Park | 1 | Andretti |
3 | 2021 | Belle Isle Circuit | Belle Isle Park | 1 | Andretti Autosport |
2 | 2021 | St. Petersburg | Streets Of Petersburg | 2 | Andretti |
1 | 2021 | St. Petersburg | Streets Of Petersburg | 1 | Andretti |
Kyle Kirkwood Pole Positions
As of May 2025, Kyle Kirkwood has gained seven pole positions in his Indy NXT racing career. His first pole position came in 2021 at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Racing Course while driving the Dallara racing car, according to Motorsport Stats.
No. | Year | Grand Prix | Tracks | Team |
7 | 2021 | Mid-Ohio | Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course | Andretti |
6 | 2021 | Laguna Seca | Laguna Seca Raceway | Andretti |
5 | 2021 | Laguna Seca | Laguna Seca Raceway | Andretti |
4 | 2021 | WorldWide Raceway | Gateway Motorsport Park | Andretti |
3 | 2021 | Mid-Ohio | Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course | Andretti |
2 | 2021 | Belle Isle Circuit | Belle Isle Park | Andretti |
1 | 2021 | St. Petersburg | Streets of Petersburg | Andretti |
How many DNFs does Kyle Kirkwood have?
Kyle Kirkwood did not have DNFs for the 2021 Indy NXT season, according to Motorsport Stats. He secured 10 wins out of 20 races and won the championship title in the end.
FAQs On Kyle Kirkwood Wins
A. Kyle Kirkwood has joined the Indy NXT in 2021 and he won the championship title in his debut season with Andretti Autosport.
A. Kyle Kirkwood is 26 years old as of May 2025.
A. Kyle Kirkwood has gained a total of 14 podium finishes in the 2021 Indy NXT season.
A. Kyle Kirkwood drives the No. 27 Dallara-Honda car for the Andretti Autosport racing team.