The Independent Officiating Board (IOB) for IndyCar has confirmed that Scot Elkins will be the Managing Director of Officiating.
Elkins is a very familiar name in the Motorsports world on both sides of the Atlantic. He has been involved in the racing world for over two decades now, starting in the Champ Car World Series in the 2000s.
He worked as F1, F2 and F3 Deputy Race Director under the late Charlie Whiting and those who followed him until the end of 2022. From April 2016 until May 2025, he was Race Director at Formula E before retiring from it after the Miami E-Prix.
He also held the roles for Race Director in DTM and Extreme E for shorter periods of time.
Scot Elkins on being appointed Managing Director of Officiating in IndyCar
“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.
“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.
“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.”
Raj Nair, IndyCar Officiating Board Chairman:
“After a diligent and thorough search for the MDO position, it was clear that Scot’s credentials were an ideal fit.
“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.”
Scot Elkins will begin his role as Managing Director of Officiating for IndyCar on May 11th.
