Core Personnel Staffing Services announced a significant partnership with AJ Foyt Racing for the 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES, marking its first entry into motorsports sponsorship. Starting this season, Core Personnel’s branding will appear on the No. 14 Chevrolet driven by experienced driver Santino Ferrucci. This collaboration began as the season kicked off at the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, reflecting a strategic alignment of Core Personnel’s workforce expertise with the renowned racing team.
Shared Commitment to Excellence and Teamwork
Core Personnel, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, has built its reputation on a “People First” philosophy, emphasizing the connection between exceptional talent and successful business operations. This approach resonates with AJ Foyt Racing’s dedication to precision, speed, and unwavering effort. Owner and CEO Shahid Jetpuri highlighted the deeper purpose behind this alliance, emphasizing how their workforce services mirror the high performance expected within the racing community.
At Core, everything we do is driven by purpose,
said Shahid Jetpuri.
We connect great people with great businesses so our clients can grow, our communities can thrive, and our employees can succeed. From investing in our team’s wellbeing to giving back locally, we believe success should ripple outward.
That’s why partnerships like this mean so much to us. The A.J. Foyt team and the entire IndyCar community share that same mindset- when we align around excellence, purpose, and teamwork, we don’t just move forward… we accelerate.
Because when we work together, we go further and faster than the rest.
AJ Foyt Racing Welcomes Core Personnel’s Inclusion
AJ Foyt Racing, with deep roots in American open-wheel racing since 1965, is guided by motorsport legend A.J. Foyt and Team President Larry Foyt. The team maintains a focus on winning and developing elite talent. Larry Foyt expressed enthusiasm for Core Personnel’s involvement, recognizing parallels between their workforce solutions and the team’s competitive ambitions.
We are thrilled to welcome Core Personnel to our team,
stated Larry Foyt.
Just as we strive to put the fastest car on the track, they specialize in putting the right people in the right positions—building winning teams from the ground up. With it being their first foray into motorsports, we are confident this platform will help expand their reach and open new avenues to expand their business.
Core Personnel’s Growing Role in Regional and Industry Communities
This partnership reinforces Core Personnel’s commitment to both the North Texas region and the wider motorsports sector by connecting high-growth business opportunities with the right talent. The company’s expertise spans manufacturing, logistics, and large-scale events, with existing ties as the Official Staffing Partner for prominent organizations including the Dallas Mavericks, Texas Rangers, Texas Motor Speedway, and American Airlines Center.
Core Personnel’s award-winning approach delivers scalable talent solutions, onsite management, and analytics designed to boost productivity, revealing a consistent dedication to excellence across various mission-critical environments. Its venture into motorsports with AJ Foyt Racing signals a new chapter in demonstrating how strategic staffing contributes to peak performance on and off the track.
The Legacy and Ambition of AJ Foyt Racing
AJ Foyt Racing remains a legendary fixture in the open-wheel racing world, with a history of championships and Indianapolis 500 victories cemented since its 1965 founding. The team operates out of Waller, Texas, and Indianapolis, Indiana, continuously aiming to combine cutting-edge engineering with the development of top-tier driving talent in the highly competitive NTT INDYCAR SERIES.
Anticipated Outcomes of the New Partnership
The collaboration between Core Personnel and AJ Foyt Racing represents a meaningful synergy between workforce excellence and motorsports ambition. As Santino Ferrucci competes with Core’s brand visibility on his car, both organizations are likely to benefit from enhanced exposure, expanded business opportunities, and reinforced community ties. This partnership sets the stage for future ventures that leverage shared values of precision, collaboration, and purpose-driven growth.
