SOLO Cup, Chip Ganassi Racing Renew Partnership for 2026

INDIANAPOLIS (Feb. 24, 2026) – SOLO® and Chip Ganassi Racing have renewed their partnership for the 2026 season. The “Official Sign of Good Times,” SOLO will extend its presence with the team at the associate level to the full 18-race NTT INDYCAR SERIES season.

Last year, the fan-favorite brand made its INDYCAR debut with Chip Ganassi Racing at the Grand Prix at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin. Four-time INDYCAR champion and 2025 Indianapolis 500 winner Alex Palou drove the No. 10 SOLO Cup Honda to victory, serenading the team with Toby Keith’s legendary song over the radio on his victory lap and toasting the team with champagne in the iconic red SOLO cup from the top step of the podium.

Notes of Interest:

• Let’s Have a Party! SOLO plans to have a fan-focused activation at select INDYCAR races in 2026, bringing the party to fans in the paddock and across the country. Chip Ganassi Racing will continue its fan-favorite SOLO-themed social media series throughout 2026 season. Showcasing the iconic cup in a variety of fun games fans can play at home, expect the team to compete throughout the season for the prize: the ultimate SOLO Cup.
• The Original Sign of Good Times: With a range of bowls, cups and plates for every occasion, SOLO is a must-have for any summer celebration, whether at home or at the track. And SOLO is celebrating too: “Cheers to 50 Years” as 2026 marks the 50th anniversary of the iconic party cup! Today, SOLO is a beloved brand of Dart Container. Learn more at www.solocup.com.
• A Toast to 2025: The partnership renewal comes off the heels of an incredible 2025 season for Chip Ganassi Racing. Palou completed a historically successful season, winning eight races and clinching the championship with two races to spare. It was Palou and the No. 10 team’s third consecutive INDYCAR championship.

Quoteboard:

• Chip Ganassi, Owner, Chip Ganassi Racing: “We’re excited to have SOLO back with Chip Ganassi Racing for the 2026 season. We had success together last year, including a win at Road America, and just as importantly, we had a lot of fun working together. SOLO is a fun brand that also understands performance and teamwork, and we’re looking forward to building on that momentum throughout the entire season.”
• Alex Palou, Driver, No. 10 DHL Honda, Chip Ganassi Racing: “It’s really cool to have SOLO back with the team for the 2026 season, especially after winning together last year at Road America. That weekend was a lot of fun, and it made the partnership even more special. I really enjoyed working with their brand, and I’m excited to do it again all season long as we go after more wins.”
• Kimberly Healy, Senior Vice President SOLO Brand: “SOLO is thrilled to join Chip Ganassi Racing for the 2026 INDYCAR season. CGR and SOLO share the honor of having extremely loyal fans, and we’re excited to bring the SOLO fun vibes to the party, from backyard BBQs and campgrounds to the racetrack.” 

About Chip Ganassi Racing

Chip Ganassi has been a fixture in the auto racing industry for more than 35 years and is considered one of the most successful and innovative owners in motorsports. Today, his teams include three Honda cars in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES and four entries in INDY NXT by Firestone. Chip Ganassi Racing (CGR) has won 24 championships and over 270 races, including six wins in the Indianapolis 500, eight Rolex 24 At Daytona victories, and wins in the 12 Hours of Sebring and the 24 Hours of Le Mans. CGR boasts a state-of-the-art facility in Indianapolis, where the INDYCAR and INDY NXT teams are located, and a corporate office in Pittsburgh. For more information, visit ChipGanassiRacing.com.