IndyNXT driver Myles Rowe says he is ready to drive in IndyCar after WWTR win

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Myles Rowe believes his historic win at World Wide Technology Raceway has shown he’s ready to step up to the IndyCar grid.

The Indy NXT driver came from 24th on the grid to win in one of the most impressive comeback drives the series has seen. Despite starting last after a qualifying issue, Rowe led a race-high 29 laps and controlled much of the event on his way to victory.

The performance not only marked his first win of the 2026 season but also strengthened his belief that he’s prepared for the next step in his career. Rowe now hopes IndyCar teams were paying attention to what unfolded in St. Louis.

Rowe believes WWTR victory showcased his IndyCar potential

A communication issue in qualifying left Rowe at the back of the field for Sunday’s race. What followed was a drive that rewrote the Indy NXT record books as he sliced through the field and claimed victory from 24th on the starting grid.

For Rowe, the significance of the performance extended beyond the race result itself. He believes it served as evidence that he can compete at the highest level of American open-wheel racing.

“Yeah, no doubt it’s a good feeling to make that achievement, most passes or just coming from the back in general. I think it’s clear that I have the skill to run in the NTT IndyCar Series. Hopefully teams see this performance. No doubt, that’s why we’re here, that’s why we all are here. I plan to just keep doing what I got to do. Right now I’m focusing on this championship. That’s all that matters to me at the moment.”

The victory was the third of Rowe’s Indy NXT career and arguably his most impressive. Rather than simply benefiting from strategy or cautions, he overtook nearly the entire field and led more laps than any other driver.

Momentum is building after a difficult start to the season

The win also continued a recent turnaround in Rowe’s championship campaign. After recording two finishes of 23rd or worse in the opening six rounds, he entered Detroit searching for answers.

A second-place finish on the streets of Detroit appeared to spark a change in momentum. That result was followed by the victory at WWTR, allowing Rowe to climb from seventh to fifth in the championship standings.

“Yeah, for sure huge. Our program still needs to work on how we come out the box on road and street. I think we found a little something, no doubt, in Detroit that hopefully we take towards Road America and Mid-Ohio. No doubt the momentum is going to fuel us to keep up this performance.”

Rowe’s charge through the field was fueled in part by frustration over the qualifying mistake that put him last on the grid. He admitted the setback changed his entire race approach, but it also gave him extra motivation to recover on race day.

With momentum finally on his side and confidence growing, Rowe now finds himself back in the championship conversation. More importantly, he believes performances like the one at WWTR are proving that he belongs in IndyCar’s future.