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IndyCar driver Jack Harvey announces cancer diagnosis

Jack Harvey announced via social media on 2026-10-13 that he has been diagnosed with cancer but did not disclose the type. He said he is receiving care, that his "goals for 2027 have not changed," and that he plans to be at St. Petersburg and the Indianapolis 500; Dreyer & Reinbold Racing expressed support.

News BriefBy BusinessIndy News DeskCommentsPublished October 13, 2026 at 3:09 PM EDTLiving story · 2 sources

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IndyCar driver Jack Harvey announced on social media on 2026-10-13 that he has been diagnosed with cancer and that he is "receiving excellent care and support" from family, friends, Dreyer & Reinbold Racing (DRR), FOX and INDYCAR. He did not disclose the cancer type.

Harvey said his "goals for 2027 have not changed" and that he plans to be at the St. Petersburg season opener and to run in the Indianapolis 500 as previously announced. Dreyer & Reinbold Racing said the team "stands united in support of Jack as he begins a battle with cancer." Harvey has one career podium (third at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course in 2019) and, per the team report, has raced 93 times since 2017.

WHY IT MATTERS

Jack Harvey’s announcement matters to fans, competitors and his team because it introduces an immediate personal health issue that could influence his availability for races. Harvey framed the news as a new challenge he intends to fight, writing on social media that he is receiving care and support and that his 2027 goals remain unchanged. Those are his stated intentions, not medical clearances or confirmed race entries.

For the team and event planners, a driver’s diagnosis can affect lineup decisions, travel and preparatory work if treatment or recovery requires time away. Harvey specifically said he plans to attend the 2027 season opener at St. Petersburg and to contest the Indianapolis 500; those are his plans as announced, and any participation will depend on his health and any further team or series confirmations.

What to watch next: official updates from Harvey and Dreyer & Reinbold Racing about his treatment and fitness to race, and any entry or medical-clearance announcements from the team or INDYCAR for 2027 events. All quotes and the team statement are from Harvey’s social-media announcement and Dreyer & Reinbold Racing’s issued comment on 2026-10-13.

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