Kevin Blanch departs IndyCar Officiating after 30 years in series
Racer • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 11:35 PM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
Kevin "Rocket" Blanch, a prominent figure in IndyCar, has left the newly formed IndyCar Officiating group. Blanch, who won championships as a crew chief, served as the series’ technical director for three decades before his departure. His exit marks a significant change in the officiating of the sport. The implications of his departure on the officiating body's future remain unclear as the announcement follows his long tenure in the series.
- •Kevin Blanch served as IndyCar's technical director for 30 years.
- •He has left the independent IndyCar Officiating group.
- •Blanch is a championship-winning crew chief.
- •The newly formed officiating group faces a leadership change.
- •Implications of his departure for the sport are still unknown.
- 11:35 PMRacer — ‘Rocket’ Blanch leaves IndyCar Officiating
"According to multiple sources, Kevin “Rocket” Blanch, the championship-winning IndyCar crew chief who served as the series’ technical director for three decades, has left the new independent IndyCar Officiating group.
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