The following is a list of Indy Racing League IndyCar Series drivers who attempted to qualify for one or more races but never succeeded.
- ^ Qualified for the 1999 VisionAire 500, which was stopped after 79 laps due to debris killing 3 spectators, all records and statistics from the race were declared unofficial and thus Borkowski's race start does not count.
- ^ a b c d Previously qualified for a CART Championship Car race.
- ^ a b c d Completed Indy 500 Rookie Orientation but did not attempt to qualify
- ^ a b Failed Indy 500 Rookie Orientation
- ^ Injured in practice crash and replaced in only race entry.
- ^ Later qualified for a Champ Car World Series race.