# AJ Foyt Racing Launches Project Accelerator

> AJ Foyt Racing and GM Defense partner to connect military heroes with racing innovation through Project Accelerator.
- Title: AJ Foyt Racing Launches Project Accelerator · Yahoo Sports
- Summary: AJ Foyt Racing and GM Defense partner to connect military heroes with racing innovation through Project Accelerator.
- Keywords: aj foyt racing, gm defense, congressional medal of honor society, indycar series, project accelerator, josh pierson, ntt indycar series, 2027 season, military heroes, racing innovation, Yahoo Sports
- Source: Yahoo Sports — https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/aj-foyt-racing-gm-defense-180000846.html
- Published: 2026-11-10T18:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: aj foyt racing, gm defense, congressional medal of honor society, indycar series, project accelerator, josh pierson, ntt indycar series, 2027 season, military heroes, racing innovation, sports
## Project Accelerator Launch
AJ Foyt Racing and GM Defense announced Project Accelerator to connect defense, technology and industry leaders through racing.

> motorsports and defense both demand disciplined innovation and the ability to perform when conditions are unforgiving
## 2027 IndyCar Season Focus
Josh Pierson's No. 4 Chevrolet will feature Project Accelerator, GM Defense and Congressional Medal of Honor Society logos throughout 2027.
## First Hub Activation
IndyCar Grand Prix of Arlington on March 21, 2027 will host first Project Accelerator networking event at National Medal of Honor Museum.
## GM Defense Leadership
Ken Morris, GM Senior Vice President, Global Product Safety, Integration and Motorsports, leads Project Accelerator initiative.

> motorsports and defense both demand disciplined innovation and the ability to perform when conditions are unforgiving
## Military Heroes Connection
Congressional Medal of Honor recipients will connect with racing and defense leaders through Project Accelerator.

> the medal of honor represents more than a single act of courage
## Josh Pierson's Perspective
Pierson attended Homes For Our Troops home dedication after hearing Medal of Honor recipients share stories at GM Defense's Valor & Velocity gala.

> hearing medal of honor recipients share their stories at gm defense's valor and velocity gala was something i'll never forget
## AJ Foyt Racing Background
AJ Foyt Racing, founded by A.J. Foyt, the first four-time Indianapolis 500 winner, will commemorate 50th anniversary of his fourth victory in 2027.
## Project Accelerator Goals
Project Accelerator aims to spotlight career paths in motorsports and defense, including engineering, software, data and manufacturing.
## Military Service Values
Congressional Medal of Honor recipient E. Royce Williams was awarded for dogfight with seven Soviet pilots during Korean War in 1952.
## Project Accelerator Scope
Project Accelerator focuses on defense and dual-use technology areas including artificial intelligence, autonomous systems and robotics.
## Long-Term Vision
Project Accelerator is designed to grow with additional defense, aerospace and technology organizations as it evolves.
## Key takeaway

AJ Foyt Racing and GM Defense launch Project Accelerator to link military heroes with racing innovation for 2027 IndyCar season.