Rob Edwards Shifting to Overall Performance Leadership Role
TWG Motorsports, a division of TWG Global, announced Sept. 24 that Ron Ruzewski will join Andretti Global as team principal over its Indianapolis-based NTT INDYCAR SERIES and INDY NXT by Firestone teams starting in January 2026.
Longtime Andretti Global Team Principal Rob Edwards will transition to the role of chief performance officer for TWG Motorsports.
“I’m truly excited to be joining Andretti Global and becoming part of such a respected and ambitious organization,” Ruzewski said. “Andretti Global’s legacy in motorsport speaks for itself, and the team’s vision for the future, under the leadership of Dan (Towriss) and Jill (Gregory), is equally inspiring. I look forward to collaborating with the talented group of engineers, drivers and staff across the organization as we push to achieve new levels of performance and success in INDYCAR and across the broader Andretti family of teams.”
Ruzewski (photo, top) has built a respected career in INDYCAR as an accomplished engineer and team leader, known for his sharp technical mind and collaborative approach. He brings with him decades of experience in leading competition and development within the INDYCAR SERIES, including tenures with Team Penske, Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. and Walker Racing. He has multiple championships and Indy 500 wins on his resume.
“We are thrilled to welcome Ron Ruzewski to the TWG Motorsports family as the new team principal of Andretti Global,’’ said Dan Towriss, CEO of TWG Motorsports. “Ron’s impressive and successful career in motorsports brings a new perspective to our INDYCAR and INDY NXT teams. I have full confidence he will position the team strongly as we continue to build for the future.”
Since joining Andretti Global in 2015, Edwards (photo, above) has overseen competition operations that have contributed to multiple INDYCAR wins, working closely with drivers, engineers and crews to maximize performance on track. His steady leadership and knowledge have made him a trusted figure in the paddock and a key contributor to Andretti Global’s continued success in INDYCAR racing.
“I’m excited about the new opportunity as chief performance officer for TWG Motorsports,” Edwards said. “I look forward to being able to contribute across multiple series. Ron and I have known each other since the early 1990s, and he is a great choice to lead the Andretti programs forward.”
Said Towriss: “Rob has been a central part of the Andretti Global journey for the last decade and has served with unwavering dedication. We’re excited to have Rob take on this new role, engaging and collaborating with team principals from our family of race teams, including involvement in NASCAR and IMSA, as well as Formula E, INDYCAR and INDY NXT.”