The AI Racing Tech team competed in the Indy Autonomous Challenge Race at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca for the second straight year in 2026 on September 3. This year, the Indy Autonomous Challenge (IAC) introduced its first head-to-head passing competition pushing the boundaries of artificial intelligence in motorsport. AI drivers were required not only to navigate one of the world’s most demanding road courses at racing speeds, but also to perceive, predict, and respond to another autonomous racecar while executing overtaking maneuvers.
The AI Racing Tech team competed in the IAC Time Trials against five other teams. “Purdue AI Racing finished first with the fastest lap with a time of 1:27.731 and an average speed of 91.843 mph. PoliMOVE-TEC finished second with a 1:28.132 lap, followed by AI Racing Tech in third with 1:28.302. AI Racing Tech’s performance marked a dramatic progression from 2025, cutting nearly 40 seconds from its Laguna Seca lap time in just one year.
You can see official results and re-watch the livestream here.