The NASCAR and NTT IndyCar Series seasons have just ended, but two drivers are already putting plans in place for January 2026. AJ Allmendinger and Scott Dixon will return to the Rolex 24 at Daytona International Speedway.
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Meyer Shank Racing announced the news on Tuesday. Allmendinger will reunite with the team for his 16th Rolex 24 start. He will join full-time drivers Tom Blomqvist and Colin Braun in the No. 60 Acura for the 24-hour endurance event.
Dixon, a six-time IndyCar champion, will also join the group in the No. 60 Acura. He will try to win the prestigious endurance race before taking on additional events — the Twelve Hours of Sebring, and Petit Le Mans.
🗣️h𝔸𝕃𝕃elujah, 𝔸𝕁 is BACK!@AJDinger will join the line-up in the No. 60 Acura ARX-06 at the 2026 Rolex 24 at Daytona.
This will be his 16th Rolex 24 with Acura MSR. 👀
AJ was a part of our 2012 breakthrough Rolex victory alongside teammates Ozz Negri, Justin Wilson and… pic.twitter.com/Dob3lWi3hk— Meyer Shank Racing (@MeyerShankRac) November 4, 2025
"I can't say enough about how happy it makes me to bring AJ back to the team for his 16th Rolex 24 with MSR," said Mike Shank, co-owner of Meyer Shank Racing. "He is the definition of a professional race car driver and can do it all behind the wheel.
"Not only is he a great racer, he's also like a brother to me, and to have his energy back on the team is really exciting. It's a huge challenge for anyone to come in and learn to drive GTP cars, but I can't wait to get him going!"
Dixon and Allmendinger have both celebrated at Daytona International Speedway. Dixon has scored multiple Rolex 24 wins during a standout racing career, most recently in 2020. Allmendinger won the event in 2012 while driving for Meyer Shank Racing — then Michael Shank Racing. He also helped deliver podium finishes in 2013 and 2018.
According to Meyer Shank Racing, its second entry for the Rolex 24 will feature full-time drivers Renger van der Zande and Nick Yelloly. Reigning IndyCar champion Alex Palou and Kakunoshin Ohta will join the team for the endurance race.
Select members of this group will have an opportunity to complete some laps before taking on the prestigious endurance race. Allmendinger and Palou will join Meyer Shank Racing's full-time drivers for an IMSA-sanctioned test at Daytona International Speedway on November 14-15.
"Mike Shank is one of the most important people in my life," said Allmendinger. "He's one of my best friends and a brother to me. I've missed driving for him at the Rolex 24 and feel so fortunate to get another opportunity. The race has always been one of my favorites and I can't wait to get there!"
