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AGE 24

FROM Copenhagen, Denmark

LIVES Indianapolis, USA

TEAM AJ Foyt Racing

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Monterey

Qual Pos. 23rd	Race Pos. 16th

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Race Report: Firestone Grand Prix of Monterey

Race Report: Firestone Grand Prix of Monterey

The 2023 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season finale could be described as a race of survival for the field of 27 drivers, with eight long cautions during the Firestone Grand Prix of Monterey this weekend. Despite being caught up in multiple incidents during...

News, 2023, 2023-Laguna Seca

Sep 11, 2023

Qualifying Report: Firestone Grand Prix of Monterey

Qualifying Report: Firestone Grand Prix of Montere …

Benjamin Pedersen will start 23rd, an improvement over recent qualifying attempts, but he anticipated a stronger run. His lap time of 1 minute, 7.7583 seconds (118.905 mph) was the quickest of the weekend for him. “We’ll be rolling off P23. We lost...

News, 2023, 2023-Laguna Seca

Sep 9, 2023

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Portland

Qual Pos. 26th	Race Pos. 22nd

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Race Report: BitNile.com Grand Prix of Portland

Race Report: BitNile.com Grand Prix of Portland

The BitNile.com Grand Prix of Portland became a survival contest as numerous bump-and-runs characterized the race. Some of the drivers were able to continue after losing a few spots and some were not so fortunate. The tire choice of starting on the...

News, 2023, 2023-Portland

Sep 4, 2023

Qualifying Report: BitNile.com Grand Prix of Portland

Qualifying Report: BitNile.com Grand Prix of Portl …

Qualifying for the BitNile.com Grand Prix of Portland ended in the first round for AJ Foyt Racing as both Santino Ferrucci and Benjamin Pedersen did not advance. Although disappointed, the young drivers were not discouraged. Pedersen will start...

News, 2023, 2023-Portland

Sep 3, 2023

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Gateway

Qual Pos. 25th	Race Pos. 28th

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Race Report: Bommarito 500

Race Report: Bommarito 500

A tough end to a shortened weekend for Benjamin Pedersen at the Bommarito Automotive Group 500 at World Wide Technology Raceway. When qualifications rained out yesterday. INDYCAR moved them to today. Benjamin Pedersen qualified 25th having...

News, 2023, 2023-Gateway

Aug 27, 2023

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Indy Grand Prix

Qual Pos. 26th	Race Pos. 26th

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Race Report: Gallagher Grand Prix

Race Report: Gallagher Grand Prix

The Gallagher Grand Prix turned into another missed opportunity for A.J. Foyt's team as technical errors and a pit stop miscue put the team on its back foot. The problems began with Benjamin Pedersen's No. 55 Sexton Properties Chevrolet which...

News, 2023, 2023-Gallagher Grand Prix

Aug 13, 2023

Qualifying Report: Gallagher Grand Prix

Qualifying Report: Gallagher Grand Prix

The struggle continues for AJ Foyt Racing on the road and street courses as drivers Santino Ferrucci and Benjamin Pedersen will have their work cut out for them in the Gallagher Grand Prix tomorrow. Pedersen improved his time of 1 minute, 11.38...

News, 2023-Gallagher Grand Prix

Aug 12, 2023

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Nashville

Qual Pos. 25th	Race Pos. 23rd

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Race Report: Big Machine Music City Grand Prix

Race Report: Big Machine Music City Grand Prix

For the first time in three years, the No. 14 Sexton Properties Chevrolet finished the Big Machine Music City Grand Prix with Santino Ferrucci at the wheel. However, for teammate Benjamin Pedersen in the No. 55 Sexton Properties Chevrolet, it was a...

News, 2023, 2023-Nashville

Aug 6, 2023

Qualifying Report: Big Machine Music City Grand Prix

Qualifying Report: Big Machine Music City Grand Pr …

Guarded optimism was the feeling going into qualifying for the Big Machine Music City Grand Prix Saturday evening. Benjamin Pedersen was 12th in the morning practice and Santino Ferrucci was 16th. The practice was delayed 40 minutes due to rain and...

News, 2023, 2023-Nashville

Aug 5, 2023

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Iowa

Qual Pos. 28th/28th	Race Pos. 27th/27th

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Race Report: Hy-Vee One Step 250

Race Report: Hy-Vee One Step 250

"It's deja vu all over again!" Unfortunately, the famous quote by New York Yankees legendary catcher Yogi Berra applied all too well today as both Santino Ferrucci and Benjamin Pedersen found themselves struggling with ill-handling cars in a race...

News, 2023-Iowa Race 1

Jul 23, 2023

Race Report: Hy-Vee Homefront 250

Race Report: Hy-Vee Homefront 250

"We've got to try something different for tomorrow," Larry Foyt told his team after the Hy-Vee Homefront 250 in which both drivers, veteran and rookie, struggled in the 250-lap race around Iowa Speedway's high banks. Moments after the race the...

News, 2023-Iowa Race 1

Jul 22, 2023

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Toronto

Qual Pos. 25th	Race Pos. 27th

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Race Report: Honda Indy Toronto

Race Report: Honda Indy Toronto

"Just can't catch a break!" Benjamin Pedersen's reaction to the Lap 1 chain reaction accident summed up the feelings of the AJ Foyt Racing team which saw both cars caught up in the multi-car crash at the exit of Turn 1 at the start of the Honda...

News, 2023, 2023-Toronto

Jul 17, 2023

Qualifying Report: Honda Indy Toronto

Qualifying Report: Honda Indy Toronto

Rain midway through qualifying for the Honda Indy Toronto created an interesting scenario for AJ Foyt Racing as Benjamin Pedersen ran first in dry conditions for Group 1 and Santino Ferrucci in Group 2 ran in the rain. The team struggled in...

News, 2023, 2023-Toronto

Jul 16, 2023

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Mid-Ohio

Qual Pos. 23rd	Race Pos. 26th

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Race Report: Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio

Race Report: Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio

The Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio is in the rearview mirror for AJ Foyt Racing but they will be analyzing the data to see what they can learn from this character-building weekend. Starting 23rd and 26th respectively, both Benjamin Pedersen and Santino...

News, 2023, 2023-Mid-Ohio

Jul 3, 2023

Qualifying Report: Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio

Qualifying Report: Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio

Qualifying under cloudy skies, the competitors in the NTT INDYCAR Series escaped the rain forecasted for the session at the 2.25-mile Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. Benjamin Pedersen and Santino Ferrucci improved their cars in the practice sessions...

2023, 2023-Mid-Ohio, News

Jul 2, 2023

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Road America

Qual Pos. 10th	Race Pos. 21st

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RACE REPORT: Sonsio Grand Prix at Road America

RACE REPORT: Sonsio Grand Prix at Road America

The promise of yesterday's qualifying didn't materialize into strong finishes in the Sonsio Grand Prix at Road America for AJ Foyt Racing. Despite promising starts for Santino Ferrucci in the No. 14 Sexton Properties Chevrolet and Benjamin Pedersen...

News, 2023-Road America

Jun 19, 2023

QUALIFYING REPORT: Sonsio Grand Prix at Road America

QUALIFYING REPORT: Sonsio Grand Prix at Road Ameri …

Progress. Significant progress. For AJ Foyt Racing, the work behind the scenes is starting to show where it counts--on the race track. Rookie Benjamin Pedersen advanced to the top 12 for the first time this season and posted his best qualifying run...

News, 2023, 2023-Road America

Jun 17, 2023

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Detroit

Qual Pos. 19th	Race Pos. 20th

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RACE REPORT: Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear

RACE REPORT: Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presente …

The Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix delivered on its promise to bring the high energy of the NTT INDYCAR Series to downtown Detroit. The unique double-wide pit lane was a success; there were no incidents as the pitstops went off smoothly....

News, 2023, 2023-Detroit Grand Prix

Jun 5, 2023

QUALIFYING REPORT: Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear

QUALIFYING REPORT: Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix pr …

INDYCAR driver Benjamin Pedersen posted his best qualifying run on a street/road course to date in the NTT INDYCAR Series this afternoon. Driving the No. 55 Sexton Properties Chevrolet, the 24-year-old rookie will start 19th in the 27-car field...

News, 2023, 2023-Detroit Grand Prix

Jun 4, 2023

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Indy 500

Qual Pos. 11th	Race Pos. 21st

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RACE REPORT: INDIANAPOLIS 500

RACE REPORT: INDIANAPOLIS 500

The month of May proved to be a magical and promising time for NTT INDYCAR Series Rookie Benjamin Pedersen, after many successful practice days and setting two records during his first qualifying attempt. "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing"...

News, 2023, 2023-Indy 500

May 29, 2023

Pedersen Pays Tribute

Pedersen Pays Tribute

For longtime fans of A.J. Foyt, Benjamin Pedersen's firesuit may strike a familiar chord. The fastest rookie in this year's Indianapolis 500 is paying tribute to his famous boss this month by wearing a vintage-looking firesuit inspired by suits...

News, 2023, 2023-Indy 500

May 22, 2023

Indianapolis 500 Qualifying Report – Round 2

Indianapolis 500 Qualifying Report - Round 2

Driving the No. 55 Sexton Properties Chevrolet, fastest rookie Benjamin Pedersen will start 11th, in the middle of row 4. When Foyt qualified as the fastest rookie in 1958, he started 12th. Qualifying for the Fast 12 was preceded by warmups this...

News, 2023, 2023-Indy 500

May 21, 2023

Indianapolis 500 Qualifying Report: Round 1

Indianapolis 500 Qualifying Report: Round 1

What a difference a year makes! With 34 drivers making a record 84 attempts to qualify for the 107th Running of the Indianapolis 500, it took only two runs from AJ Foyt Racing's Santino Ferrucci and Benjamin Pedersen to qualify in the Fast 12...

News, 2023, 2023-Indy 500

May 20, 2023

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GMR Grand Prix

Qual Pos. 23rd	Race Pos. 24th

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Race Report: GMR Grand Prix

Race Report: GMR Grand Prix

The good news is that AJ Foyt Racing made gains in the performance of their cars. The bad news is that they weren't able to capitalize on it due to some gremlins that surfaced before and during the GMR Grand Prix. For Benjamin Pedersen, the issue...

News, 2023, 2023-GMR Grand Prix

May 14, 2023

Qualifying Report: GMR Grand Prix

Qualifying Report: GMR Grand Prix

Driving the No. 55 Sexton Properties Chevrolet, rookie Benjamin Pedersen will start 23rd in the GMR Grand Prix at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Road Course tomorrow afternoon. Pedersen posted a lap time of 1 minute, 10.5181 seconds (124.513mph)....

News, 2023, 2023-GMR Grand Prix

May 13, 2023

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Barber

Qual Pos. 25th	Race Pos. 22nd

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Race Report: Children’s of Alabama Indy Grand Prix

Race Report: Children's of Alabama Indy Grand Prix

BIRMINGHAM (April 30, 2023) -- Making lemonade out of lemons. That's what AJ Foyt Racing attempted to do in the Children's of Alabama Indy Grand Prix at Barber Motorsport Park Sunday afternoon. The general consensus when the checkered flag flew was...

News, 2023, 2023-Barber

May 1, 2023

Qualifying Report: Children’s of Alabama Indy Grand Prix

Qualifying Report: Children's of Alabama Indy Grand Prix

BIRMINGHAM (April 29, 2023)--AJ Foyt Racing has its work cut out for them after today's qualifying session for the Children's of Alabama Indy Grand Prix under beautiful conditions at the pristine Barber Motorsports Park. Pedersen had an...

News, 2023, 2023-Barber

Apr 30, 2023

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Long Beach

Qual Pos. 23rd	Race Pos. 24th

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Race Report: Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach

Race Report: Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach

Benjamin Pedersen's day in the No. 55 Sexton Properties Chevrolet did not go as smoothly despite being 15th quick in the morning warmup, making him optimistic for his chances in the 85-lap race. However, the first issue surfaced with a steering...

News, 2023, 2023-Long Beach Grand Prix

Apr 19, 2023

Qualifying Report: Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach

Qualifying Report: Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach

Benjamin Pedersen came to Long Beach last year when he was shadowing the Foyt team and sitting in on engineering meetings with the drivers and listening on the radio during on track sessions in preparation for his rookie season in the NTT INDYCAR...

News, 2023, 2023-Long Beach Grand Prix

Apr 15, 2023

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Texas

Qual Pos. 13th	Race Pos. 15th

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Race Report: PPG 375

Race Report: PPG 375

FORT WORTH, Texas (April 2, 2023) -- It was good news and bad news for AJ Foyt Racing in the PPG 375 at Texas Motor Speedway. Sunday afternoon. The cars were fast but gremlins wiped out chances for top-10 finishes for both cars which showed speed...

2023, 2023-Texas Motor Speedway, News

Apr 4, 2023

Qualifying Report: PPG 375

Qualifying Report: PPG 375

FORT WORTH, Texas (April 1, 2023) -- There was no fooling around today when it came to qualifying for the PPG 375 at Texas Motor Speedway as both of the Sexton Properties Chevrolets qualified in the top half of the 28-car field. Rookie Benjamin...

2023, 2023-Texas Motor Speedway, News

Apr 1, 2023

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St Pete

Qual Pos. 27th	Race Pos. 27th

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Race Report: Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg

Race Report: Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg

Street fight doesn’t begin to describe the Firestone Grand Prix in the streets of St. Petersburg today. For the AJ Foyt Racing team, the fight ended seconds after it started.

2023, 2023-St. Petersburg, News

Mar 9, 2023

Notes & Quotes: Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg

Notes & Quotes: Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg

Benjamin Pedersen will make his NTT INDYCAR Series debut this weekend driving the No. 55 Sexton Properties Chevrolet in the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg. The 23-year-old Danish American, who competed in the INDY NXT Series by Firestone...

2023, 2023-St. Petersburg, News

Mar 4, 2023