By: Spencer Neff
April 21, 2026

On Tuesday morning, INDYCAR Officiating’s Independent Officiating Board (IOB) named Scott Elkins the Managing Director.

“INDYCAR Officiating already has something truly special, teams in race control and technical inspection who are exceptional at what they do and have earned the deep respect of this paddock,” Elkins said. “Together with the Independent Officiating Board, our mission is to build on that foundation, bringing greater transparency and consistency to an operation that this sport and its competitors depend on.

An Indiana native, Elkins’ previous work includes a wide array of sports and motorsports, including a stint as Technical Director, Operations for the ChampCar World Series from 2006 to 2008 prior to its reunification with INDYCAR.

During the merger and reunification, Elkins helped coordinate a transition period for both parties.

“Having worked across some of the most respected motorsport series internationally and here in North America, I have seen first-hand what world-class officiating looks like, and it looks like INDYCAR. Growing up in Indiana with the Indianapolis 500 as part of my life for as long as I can remember, I could not be more proud or more motivated to serve this sport.”

The series’ IOB was founded this past December with Raj Nair, Ray Evernham and Ronan Morgan serving as its three-person governing board.

“After a diligent and thorough search for the MDO position, it was clear that Scot’s credentials were an ideal fit,” IOB chairman Nair said.

“The depth and breadth of his experience are primed to greatly contribute to INDYCAR Officiating. We know that he will successfully integrate with the current INDYCAR Officiating personnel and provide strong leadership and guidance for this crucial group as we move this mission forward.”

Elkins’ previous officiating experience includes stints on International Council of Motorsport Sciences (2021-present), Motorsport Safety Foundation (2015-present) and ACCUS-FIA (Automobile Competition Committttee- 2009-15).

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