Jack Harvey Bio
Jack Joseph Murray Harvey, born 15 April 1993, is a British auto racing driver who competes part-time in the IndyCar Series. He currently drives the No. 24 Chevrolet for Dreyer & Reinbold Racing with Cusick Motorsports. A versatile open-wheel talent, Harvey is also a former member of McLaren’s Young Driver Programme and works as a pit reporter and commentator for FOX’s IndyCar broadcasts.
Over the course of his career, Harvey has built a reputation as a consistent and adaptable competitor across European and North American motorsport. He is best known for his championship-winning 2012 British Formula 3 campaign and his multiple seasons racing in the Indy Lights feeder series before stepping up to the IndyCar Series in 2017.
Early Life and Background
Jack Harvey was born on 15 April 1993 in Bassingham, a small village in Lincolnshire, England. He grew up in the nearby city of Lincoln, where his parents operate a steel-fabrication business. Harvey has noted that, without racing, he might have ended up working in the family trade. Before committing fully to motorsport, he briefly worked alongside his father as a laser cutter operator in 2016.
Harvey began his racing career at the age of nine in karting. In 2006, he won the MSA Super One British title by a single point and added the Kartmasters British Grand Prix, both in the ICA-J class. The following year, he joined the Italian Maranello team in the new KF3 category and won four major trophies, including the Andrea Margutti Trophy, another Kartmasters title, the Italian Open Masters championship, and the European Championship in KF3. In 2008, he moved to Birel Motorsport in the KF2 class and became Asia-Pacific Champion.
Path to NASCAR
Harvey’s path has run through open-wheel racing rather than stock car competition, so a transition to NASCAR has not been part of his career to date. After karting, he moved into the 2009 Formula BMW Europe season with Fortec Motorsport, finishing seventh overall with a win at Zandvoort and two pole positions. In 2010, he finished as vice-champion after an intense battle with Robin Frijns, taking both pole positions at the final round before being pushed off the track in the first race.
For 2011, Harvey moved into the British Formula 3 Championship with Carlin, finishing ninth with one victory and four podiums. The following year, he set his sights on the title and won seven races on his way to twelve podium finishes, claiming the 2012 British Formula 3 championship with 319 points. The title earned him a Formula Renault 3.5 rookie test and drew the attention of major teams across the motorsport world.
Jack Harvey Career
Early Career (2009-2013)
Harvey’s single-seater career began in Formula BMW Europe, where he was supported by the Racing Steps Foundation, a programme that helps young British drivers progress in national and international series. His performances earned him a place in the British Racing Drivers’ Club “Rising Star” initiative and laid the foundation for his move up the European ladder.
In 2013, Harvey signed with ART Grand Prix to race in the GP3 Series, finishing the season fifth overall with two race wins. During the same period, he was named an official driver coach for Sean Walkinshaw Racing in the new BRDC Formula 4 series, gaining valuable experience in driver development alongside his own racing commitments.
Indy Lights Breakthrough (2014-2015)
In 2014, Harvey moved to the United States and signed with Schmidt Peterson Motorsports in Indy Lights, the established junior feeder series for the IndyCar Series. He finished the season as runner-up, collecting four wins and ten podiums across fourteen races. His form that year also earned him the British Racing Drivers’ Club’s Earl Howe Trophy as the top-performing British driver in North American motorsport.
Harvey returned to Schmidt Peterson for the 2015 Indy Lights season and again finished second in the championship, this time behind Spencer Pigot. He recorded two wins, six second-place finishes, and twelve top-five results across sixteen races, cementing his reputation as one of the leading talents in the American open-wheel ladder.
IndyCar Debut and Meyer Shank Era (2017-2021)
Harvey made his IndyCar debut at the 2017 Indianapolis 500 with Michael Shank Racing in association with Andretti Autosport, finishing 31st after contact with debris. Later that season, he joined Schmidt Peterson Motorsports for the final two races of the year. In 2018, he rejoined Michael Shank Racing for a six-race programme, and in 2019, the Meyer Shank Racing program expanded to ten races before he ran a full pandemic-shortened schedule in 2020.
In 2021, Harvey and Meyer Shank Racing ran a full season, with Harvey regularly advancing to the second round of qualifying. His best IndyCar finish to date, 13th in the championship, came that year. During the summer break, he announced his departure from Meyer Shank Racing, and on 11 October 2021, it was confirmed that he would drive the No. 45 Honda for Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing in 2022.
Rahal Letterman Lanigan and Dale Coyne Years (2022-2024)
Harvey raced for Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing from 2022 until mid-2023, when the team parted ways with him prior to the race at Gateway. He was replaced for the final three races of the 2023 season by Conor Daly and Jüri Vips. On 5 March 2024, Dale Coyne Racing announced that Harvey would contest fourteen of the season’s seventeen races in the No. 18 Honda.
Harvey struggled throughout the 2024 season, failing to qualify for several events and not finishing inside the top ten. At the end of the year, he confirmed his departure from Dale Coyne Racing and expressed interest in moving into a broadcasting role with FOX in 2025.
Driving Style and Strengths
Harvey is widely regarded as a strong qualifier, having consistently advanced to the second round of qualifying during his time with Meyer Shank Racing. His open-wheel background in European Formula 3 and GP3 has given him a smooth, technical driving style suited to road and street courses. His race craft and willingness to learn from experienced engineers have helped him adapt quickly to the demands of IndyCar competition.
Notable Races and Milestones
Harvey’s signature moments include his 2017 Indianapolis 500 debut, his breakthrough runner-up finishes in the 2014 and 2015 Indy Lights championships, and his 2012 British Formula 3 title. His only IndyCar podium to date came during his time with Meyer Shank Racing, and his best championship result remains 13th overall in 2021.
Jack Harvey Career Wins
Jack Harvey has accumulated victories across several major junior formulae, including the 2012 British Formula 3 championship, four Indy Lights race wins in 2014, and two further Indy Lights victories in 2015. He also secured race wins in Formula BMW Europe and the GP3 Series during the early stages of his career.
IndyCar Highlights
Across his IndyCar career, Harvey has recorded one podium finish and no race wins or pole positions. His best championship result remains 13th overall in 2021 with Meyer Shank Racing. He is a former member of McLaren’s Young Driver Programme and has competed in the Indianapolis 500 multiple times, including entries in 2017 and again in 2025 with Dreyer & Reinbold Racing.
Other Wins and Performances
Outside IndyCar, Harvey’s most notable results include his 2012 British Formula 3 title, four wins in the 2014 Indy Lights season, two wins in 2015 Indy Lights, two GP3 Series victories in 2013, and karting titles including the 2006 MSA Super One British championship, the 2007 KF3 European Championship, and the 2008 Asia-Pacific KF2 title.
Jack Harvey Family
Family Background and Racing Lineage
Harvey’s parents operate a steel-fabrication business in Lincoln, and he has publicly acknowledged that, had his racing career not worked out, he would likely have joined the family trade. In 2016, he worked briefly as a laser cutter operator in his father’s business before deciding to move to America to continue pursuing his motorsport ambitions.
Personal Life
Harvey is a supporter of his hometown football club, Lincoln City, and became a part-owner of the club in September 2025. He is close friends with fellow IndyCar driver Conor Daly. In 2025, he joined FOX’s IndyCar broadcast team as a pit reporter alongside Kevin Lee and Georgia Henneberry, and he also serves as a co-commentator for Indy NXT on FOX.
2025 Season Performance
On 17 January 2025, it was announced that Harvey would attempt to qualify for the 2025 Indianapolis 500, driving the No. 24 INVST Chevrolet for Dreyer & Reinbold Racing with Cusick Motorsports. The entry marked his return to competitive IndyCar action after stepping away from a full-time driving role at the end of 2024.
On 26 February 2025, FOX confirmed that Harvey would join Kevin Lee and Georgia Henneberry as a pit reporter for the 2025 IndyCar on FOX broadcasts, while also serving as a co-commentator for Indy NXT on FOX. The dual role allowed him to remain connected to the paddock while pursuing his long-standing dream of competing in the Indianapolis 500.
Looking ahead, Harvey announced in September 2025 that he would return to Dreyer & Reinbold Racing for the 2026 Indianapolis 500, signalling his continued commitment to the Indy 500 and his growing presence in the broadcast booth.
