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DEAR INDYCAR FANS
Welcome to the Java House Grand Prix of Monterey, a fan-favorite NTT INDYCAR SERIES event and the 14th race of the 2025 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season.
INDYCAR is committed to delivering a comprehensive fan experience through outstanding entertainment and thrilling competition as our drivers take on the challenges presented by WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca’s 2.238-mile layout.
Whether this is your first time at an INDYCAR race weekend or you have been to many over the years, we are thrilled for you to witness the excitement of INDYCAR SERIES racing. This weekend is a special event, so we urge you to take in as much as possible and enjoy it all.
The Java House Grand Prix of Monterey is part of the 17-race NTT INDYCAR SERIES season for the sixth consecutive season. This weekend also serves as a doubleheader weekend for our official development series – INDY NXT by Firestone.
All weekend, you’ll see the fastest racing on earth, which serves as a true proving ground for our talented drivers as they compete for the most challenging championship in motorsports, as we launch our groundbreaking partnership with FOX Sports.
You’ll find that the NTT INDYCAR SERIES offers some of the most daring athletes in sports, including reigning NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion Alex Palou, who is seeking a third-
straight series title. But you can also cheer for young stars like Pato O’Ward, Colton Herta, Kyle Kirkwood, Christian Lundgaard and Scott McLaughlin and record-chasing legends in the making such as Scott Dixon, Josef Newgarden and Will Power.
While at this beautiful facility, we invite you to download the INDYCAR App powered by NTT DATA on your smartphone to get behind-thescenes driver features, live timing and scoring, in-car cameras and more information to help you follow the action. Also, follow the NTT INDYCAR SERIES online at INDYCAR.com, on Instagram, X, Facebook, YouTube and TikTok (@INDYCAR), and keep track of INDY NXT by Firestone at indynxt.com or on Instagram, X, Facebook and TikTok (@indynxt)
Thank you for your continued support. INDYCAR appreciates your attendance this weekend. We are glad you can experience the speed, action and excitement that defines INDYCAR SERIES racing.
Enjoy the weekend!
Mark Miles President and CEO,
Penske Entertainment
Parent
company of INDYCAR and Indianapolis Motor Speedway
MARK MILES
WELCOME TO MONTEREY
On behalf of Friends of Laguna Seca and the entire WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca team, we warmly welcome you to an unforgettable weekend at the Java House Grand Prix of Monterey. INDYCAR and Laguna Seca share a rich and storied history, and we’re thrilled to have you with us as we continue to build lasting memories on and off the raceway.
Whether you’re taking in the action from our newly refurbished High Speed Hospitality Suites in the paddock, enjoying panoramic views from the exclusive 1957 Club above Turn 1, or soaking up the atmosphere from the grandstands or scenic hillsides, there’s something here for everyone. Be sure to explore the open race paddock where you might even find yourself face-to-face with your favorite INDYCAR driver or racing legend.
Our new trams and shuttles are in place to enhance your exploration throughout the facility, while the fully refurbished scoring trilon provides enhanced viewing. The Tire Rack Bridge between Turns 3 and 4 provides convenient walking access to the Promenade where you can discover a variety of exhibitors, food and beverage options, and activities like the ever-popular go-karts. Of course, our Raceway Store is located in the paddock at the base of the Tire Rack Bridge where you can find official WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca merchandise.
A special thank you to Java House, which is this weekend’s title sponsor. Java House is a proud
sponsor of Ed Carpenter Racing and is deeply committed to INDYCAR racing, while serving up the finest coffees at its Java House Cafes in Indiana or available online for home enjoyment.
I also want to thank our dedicated sponsors— WeatherTech, Tire Rack, Porsche, Mission Foods, and Montage Health—whose generous year-round support drives the success of our major events.
Laguna Seca Recreation Area is powered by the many volunteers and service clubs who bring passion and enthusiasm. Their commitment ensures a smooth, safe, and welcoming environment for fans and teams. These events would not be possible without their unwavering support.
If there’s anything we can do to enhance your visit, don’t hesitate to ask one of our friendly, uniformed staff or volunteers. Under the new leadership of Friends of Laguna Seca, we are committed to elevating your experience and continuously improving this iconic facility for generations to come. We welcome your feedback at newsroom@laguna-seca.com
Thank you for joining us. Enjoy a thrilling weekend of world-class racing with the fastest cars on the planet amid the breathtaking beauty of the Monterey Peninsula.
Mel Harder President
& General Manager, WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
MEL HARDER
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Friday, July 25
8:00 - 8:45 Radical Cup Practice #1
8:55 - 9:35 Porsche Sprint Challenge Practice #1
9:50 - 10:35 Radical Cup Practice #2
10:50 - 11:10 Car Corral Laps
11:20 - 12:00 Porsche Sprint Challenge Practice #2
12:15 - 1:15 NTT INDYCAR SERIES Autograph Session at Breaking Limits (Promenade)
12:15 - 12:40 Radical Cup Qualifying
1:00 - 1:25 INDY NXT by Firestone Practice #1
2:00 - 3:20 NTT INDYCAR SERIES Practice #1
3:35 - 4:00 INDY NXT by Firestone Practice #2
4:15 - 5:00 Radical Cup Race #1
5:20 - 5:40 Porsche Sprint Cup Qualifying
Saturday, July 26
8:30 - 9:30 NTT INDYCAR SERIES Practice #2
10:00 - 10:30 INDY NXT by Firestone Qualifying 1 & 2
11:00 - 11:10 Women in Motorsports Photo - Paddock Stage
11:30 - 1:00 NTT INDYCAR SERIES Firestone Fast Six
1:31 Drivers Start Your Engines Command
1:36 - 2:31 INDY NXT by Firestone Race #1
2:50 - 3:35 Radical Cup Race #2
3:30 - 4:15 INDY NXT by Firestone Autograph Session at Breaking Limits - Promenade
3:50 - 4:30 Porsche Sprint Challenge Race #1
Sunday, July 27
8:00 - 8:40 Porsche Sprint Challenge Race #2
9:02 - 9:27 NTT INDYCAR SERIES Warmup
10:01 Drivers Start Your Engines Command
10:06 - 11:01 INDY NXT by Firestone Race #2
11:20 - 11:45 Fan Grid Walk
11:30 - 11:40 INDYCAR Drivers’ Introductions
11:56 National Anthem
12:15 Drivers Start Your Engines Command
12:22 - 2:22 Java House Grand Prix of Monterey
2:28 - 3:00 NTT INDYCAR SERIES Victory Podium
2:50 - 3:35 Radical Cup Race #3
*Information correct at time of going to press
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WHO’S WHO...
THE WEATHERTECH RACEWAY LAGUNA SECA TEAM
FRIENDS OF LAGUNA SECA
Ross Merrill
President
Bruce Canepa
Vice President
Jason Retterer
Secretary/Treasurer
Jonathan Feiber
Gordon McCall
Ned Spieker
Directors
ADMINISTRATION
Mel Harder
President/ General Manager
Kevin Allen
Chief Financial Officer
Gayle Davies
Vice President of
Business Administration
Rafael Garcia
Human Resources
Manager
ACCOUNTING
Michael Gomes
Staff Accountant
Kim Agner-Tila
Accounting Clerk
EVENT OPERATIONS
April Henderson
Vice President of Events
Hayle Leontieff
Event Operations &
Hospitality Manager
Madison Hutchison
Event Operations &
Volunteer Coordinator
Karen Carr
Track Rental Coordinator
Cierra Verdone
Hospitality & Event
Operations Coordinator
Catalina Schlein
Event & Operations Intern
Benjamin Lopez
Track Rental Supervisor
Ardelle Lind
Dir. of Registration & Driver
Relations - RMMR
Sandra Miller
Dawn Johnson
Registration Support – RMMR
Daniel Tracy
Asst. Track Rental Supervisor
Brian Nichols
Sal Traverse
Juan Larguna
Gordon Schmidt
Kevin Knuckolls
Ulises Patino
Kerry Childers
Dominic Maynard
Kate Roberts
Osvaldo Campa
Carl Dunn
Sierra Lacey
Abner Escalante
Jazlin Navarro
Jessica Miller
Lance Bangloy
Namraja Singh
Kiara Martinez
Leslie Robinson
Marilynn Loya
Kevin Jenkins
Carlos Fierros
Jody Turner
Rene Lopez
Sandra Silveira
Omar Cruz
Tyler Pimental
Course Marshals
Melissa Tracy
Linda Scherer
Gate Attendants
FACILITIES
Fred Lind
Vice President of Facilities
Dillon Debord
Track Manager
Daniel Larson
Track Foreman
Jonathan Bala
Eduardo Vasquez
Track Assistants
Patrick Carter
Park Supervisor
Jason Marquez
Andre Pena
Michael Gonzales
Park & Facilities Assistants
Jose Vizcaino
Landscaper
Benito Quiroz
Fabian Sanchez
Engineers
MARKETING
Jeanie Sumners
Brand Manager
Maricela Ramos
Marketing & Brand Intern
RACEWAY STORE
Jessica Rondez
Retail Supervisor
Kylie Cota
Retail Clerk
SALES
Tim Winski
Array Sports
SECURITY
Michael O’Connor
Security Manager
Abad Hughes
Latu Funaki
Rolando Oseguera
Joseph Vake
Cesar Miranda
Security Agents
TICKETS & ACCOMMODATIONS
Lisa Saclayan
Tickets & Accom. Manager
Linda Rivera
Tickets & Accom. Coordinator
Wynette Jones
Janice Laigo
Sales Representatives
FRIENDS OF LAGUNA SECA
Racing toward the future
There is palatable new energy at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca since Friends of Laguna Seca embarked on its 55-year Concession Agreement last August. The rising interest casts a promising new light on the historic raceway that modestly began in 1957 on the U.S. Army’s Fort Ord that then progressed into a worldwide destination.
Friends have been moving fast, and they’re just getting started. As the Master Plan takes shape, a number of capital improvement projects have already been completed to elevate the guest experience.
Perhaps the most visible improvements are the enhanced entry landscaping and the renewed scoring trilon. This was a muchneeded upgrade that now features new LED video boards covering the entire structure to enhance signage and leaderboard readability for fans throughout the raceway.
Guests who are enjoying the High Speed Hospitality Suites in the paddock are welcomed into a completely transformed environment with new furnishings, updated restrooms, elegant flooring and modern cabinetry. New materials were adapted to enhance textures and assist with sound mitigation and viewing enjoyment.
Racers and licensees of the raceway
will find that the drainage and run-off repair at Turn 2, Turn 5, and Turn 8 provides a welcome fix, along with the restoration of the Turn 5 driver’s left retaining wall, which had suffered significant erosion damage. Additionally, the new Turn 3 Hospitality Pavilion provides guests with incredible views and delicious catering for corporate guests.
Visitors crossing the iconic pedestrian tire bridge between Turns 3 and 4 will notice modest upgrades and branding from new corporate partner Tire Rack. This path between the bustling race paddock and the revitalized Promenade provides a safe and convenient passageway for fans to enjoy the variety of activities.
Establishing relationships with local businesses has resulted in new food and catering enhancements throughout the raceway. Friends and raceway management believe in supporting area businesses and is working diligently to grow participation during major events.
With Friends of Laguna Seca, the future has never been brighter.
BECOME A FRIEND OF LAGUNA SECA
Friends of Laguna Seca is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to restore, revitalize and reinvent Laguna Seca Recreation Area, home to WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.
With its signature road course, iconic Corkscrew, storied legacy, and almost mythical location, few international raceways can match the glorious nature of WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. However, it has suffered from long-term deferred maintenance and lack of investment. Friends’ capital improvement plan is reversing this trend. As a non-profit, revenue is being reinvested into the facility to ensure it remains a thriving entertainment venue and campground that will be enjoyed by many future generations.
The foundation of Friends of Laguna Seca is its long-term, self-sustaining business plan that brings complete financial independence for the park while elevating the outdoor recreational opportunities to benefit the Monterey County community and global motorsports enthusiasts.
To learn more about Friends of Laguna Seca and become a Friend yourself in support of Laguna Seca’s revival and long-term future, visit FriendsofLagunaSeca.org.
Java House is more than a purveyor of delicious coffees and teas; its team is an enthusiastic supporter of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES and this weekend’s Java House Grand Prix of Monterey.
In addition to supporting the Monterey event, Java House is a primary sponsor on Alexander Rossi’s No. 20 and Christian Rasmussen’s No. 21 Ed Carpenter Racing Chevrolets throughout the 2025 season.
“Java House is an ideal new partner, and we greatly appreciate their involvement as title sponsor of the Java House Grand Prix of Monterey,” said Mel Harder, president and general manager of WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. “For coffee aficionados, we hope you will enjoy their participation this weekend.”
Java House will showcase its products by offering samples of its high-quality coffees and teas. Indiana-based residents are probably already familiar with the unique qualities that set Java House apart, and now it’s Monterey’s turn.
It’s cold brew, not cold coffee
Instead of scorching beans in hot water for a few minutes, Java House takes the time to steep beans in cold water for 12-plus hours. The result is the best tasting coffee, rich & smooth, offered just the way customers like it. Now you can have cold brew hot, cold brew nitro, cold brew latte and many more.
Cold brew coffee pods look like a typical Keurig pod, yet a machine is unnecessary. Just peel and pour into cold or hot water and then enjoy. There are also large-format coffee concentrates available for offices, as well as a new espresso martini mix that is simple and flavorful.
The first Java House Coffee Bar opened in Clay Terrace in Carmel, Indiana May
Welcome to the Java House experience
2019. Since then, Java House has been active in the Indianapolis community, opening more stores and enjoying events including the Indianapolis 500, Carmel Fest, Talbot Street Art Fair, Cars and Coffees, and many more.
Be sure to stop by the friendly Java House baristas offering samples to experience what Hoosiers have been enjoying for the past six years. The full line of Java House products may be found on Amazon or via www.JavaHouse.com.
INDY AUTONOMOUS CHALLENGE DESCENDS ON LAGUNA SECA
held at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca on Thursday, July 24. The race includes a time trial competition of the world’s fastest autonomous race cars piloted by AI driver software developed by university teams from North America, Europe, and Asia.
“Running an autonomous race on the same track and the same weekend as an NTT INDYCAR SERIES event is a powerful testament to how far the IAC and our university teams have advanced the field of AI and autonomy,” said Paul Mitchell, CEO of Indy Autonomous Challenge and its parent company Aidoptation BV. “Bringing this
industry leaders in AI and robotics.”
This will only be the second time IAC has raced on a road course; the first time was at the Monza F1 Circuit in 2023. The AI drivers will be pushed to new limits navigating one of the most technical circuits in the U.S., including the infamous Corkscrew drop.
“Laguna Seca has a long history of supporting technology and innovation, and we are thrilled to welcome the world’s fastest autonomous race cars to the Java House Grand Prix of Monterey,” said Mel Harder, president & general manager of WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.
“We are excited to host IAC and its global network of university and industry partners to explore piloting their SMART Track technologies and how they can enhance safety and fan engagement.”
Accompanying the autonomous race is the AI & Automation Summit. This invitation-only conference brings together leading experts, innovators, and policymakers to discuss the future of AI and robotics, and their impact on the physical world, including autonomous mobility. The summit includes leading researchers from top engineering universities involved in IAC, global industry trailblazers drawing heavily from Silicon Valley, and government leaders from the U.S. (state and federal), EU countries, Asia, and the Middle East.
EIGHT UNIVERSITY TEAMS ARE PARTICIPATING IN THE AUTONOMOUS RACE
AI Racing Tech University of California, Berkeley; University of Hawai’i; University of California, San Diego; and Carnegie Mellon University (Pennsylvania)
Autonomous Tiger Racing Auburn University
CAST Racer California Institute of Technology
Cavalier Autonomous Racing University of Virginia
IU Luddy Indiana University
KAIST Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (South Korea)
PoliMOVE-MSU Politecnico di Milano (Italy); Michigan State University; and University of Alabama
Purdue AI Racing Purdue University
THE INDY AUTONOMOUS CHALLENGE PROGRAM
A primary goal of the IAC is to advance technology that can speed the commercialization of fully autonomous vehicles and deployments of advanced driver-assistance systems. These enhancements will lead to increased safety and performance in all modes of motorsports and commercial transportation. In addition, the competition is a platform for students to excel in STEM.
The first IAC was held on Oct. 23, 2021 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway where 21 universities from nine countries forming nine teams competed for the $1 million grand prize, which was won by TUM Autonomous Motorsport –Technische Universität München (Germany).
ADDRESSING REAL-WORLD ISSUES
Beyond improving safety and vehicle performance, the IAC seeks to help overcome three prominent barriers to automated vehicle (AV) commercialization: Solving “edge case” scenarios –Problems or situations that occur only at an extreme operating parameter, such as avoiding unanticipated obstacles at high speeds while maintaining vehicular control, to ensure safety across all operating environments; Catalyzing new technologies and innovators – Automated vehicles are too expensive for scaled commercial deployment, and automakers and tech companies are seeking sources of new intellectual property and qualified engineers and software developers; Engaging the public to help ensure acceptance and use of AV technologies – Increased experience with and exposure to AVs can help facilitate an understanding of them and their potential.
THE ASTOR CHALLENGE CUP: THE NTT INDYCAR SERIES CHAMPIONSHIP
TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE
Raising the Astor Challenge Cup is the goal of each NTT INDYCAR SERIES driver who competes for the championship.
The remarkable trophy was commissioned more than a century ago by Vincent Astor, son of industrialist John Jacob Astor, to be awarded to the winner of the Astor Cup Challenge – a 350-mile race on a 2-mile board track at Sheepshead Bay, New York. This inaugural race was held October 1915 and featured a purse of $50,000, which duplicated that of the Indianapolis 500.
The second and final Astor Cup race in September 1916 was shortened to 250
miles, and the trophy became a memento at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
But in 2011, The Astor Cup returned and has officially been presented to the NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion driver ever since. The names of all INDYCAR SERIES champions from 1909 (George Robertson; American Automobile Association sanction) to 2024 (Alex Palou; INDYCAR sanction) are laser-etched into the three black granite bases of the sterling silver trophy.
The NTT INDYCAR SERIES championship driver and team owner each receive a replica, while the Astor Cup is on display at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum.
INDYCAR SEASON CHAMPIONS
2024 Alex Palou (IC)
2023 Alex Palou (IC)
2022 Will Power (IC)
2021 Alex Palou (IC)
2020 Scott Dixon (IC)
2019 Josef Newgarden (IC)
2018 Scott Dixon (IC)
2017 Josef Newgarden (IC)
2016 Simon Pagenaud (IC)
2015 Scott Dixon (IC)
2014 Will Power (IC)
2013 Scott Dixon (IC)
2012 Ryan Hunter Reay (IC)
2011 Dario Franchitti (IC)
2010 Dario Franchitti (IRL)
2009 Dario Franchitti (IRL)
2008 Scott Dixon (IRL)
2007 Dario Franchitti (IRL), Sebastien Bourdais (CC)
2006 Sam Hornish Jr. (IRL), Sebastien Bourdais (CC)
2005 Dan Wheldon (IRL), Sebastien Bourdais (CC)
2004 Tony Kanaan (IRL), Sebastien Bourdais (CC)
2003 Scott Dixon (IRL), Paul Tracy (CART)
2002 Sam Hornish Jr. (IRL), Christiano da Matta (CART)
2001 Sam Hornish Jr. (IRL), Gil de Ferran (CART)
2000 Buddy Lazier (IRL), Gil de Ferran (CART)
1999 Greg Ray (IRL), Juan Pablo Montoya (CART)
1998 Kenny Brack (IRL), Alex Zanardi (CART)
1997 Alex Zanardi (CART)
1996 Buzz Calkins/Scott Sharp (IRL), Jimmy Vasser (CART)
1996-97 Tony Stewart (IRL)
1995 Jacques Villeneuve (CART)
1994 Al Unser Jr. (CART)
1994-95 Jacques Villeneuve (USAC)
1993 Nigel Mansell (CART)
1993-94 Al Unser Jr. (USAC)
1992 Bobby Rahal (CART)
1992-93 Emerson Fittipaldi (USAC)
1991 Michael Andretti (CART)
1991-92 Al Unser Jr. (USAC)
1990 Al Unser Jr. (CART)
1990-91 Rick Mears (USAC)
1989 Emerson Fittipaldi (CART)
1989-90 Arie Luyendyk (USAC)
1988 Danny Sullivan (CART)
1988-89 Emerson Fittipaldi (USAC)
1987 Bobby Rahal (CART)
1987-88 Rick Mears (USAC)
1986 Bobby Rahal (CART)
1986-87 Al Unser (USAC)
1985 Al Unser (CART)
1985-86 Bobby Rahal (USAC)
1984 Mario Andretti (CART)
1984-85 Danny Sullivan (USAC)
1983 Al Unser (CART)
1983-84 Rick Mears (USAC)
1982 Rick Mears (CART)
1982-83 Tom Sneva (USAC)
1981 Rick Mears (CART)
1981-82 George Snider (USAC)
1980 Johnny Rutherford (CART & USAC)
1979 Rick Mears (CART), A.J. Foyt (USAC)
1978 Tom Sneva (USAC)
1977 Tom Sneva (USAC)
1976 Gordon Johncock (USAC)
1975 A.J. Foyt (USAC)
1974 Bobby Unser (USAC)
1973 Roger McCluskey (USAC)
1972 Joe Leonard (USAC)
1971 Joe Leonard (USAC)
1970 Al Unser (USAC)
1969 Mario Andretti (USAC)
1968 Bobby Unser (USAC)
1967 A.J. Foyt (USAC)
1966 Mario Andretti (USAC)
1965 Mario Andretti (USAC)
1964 A.J. Foyt (USAC)
1963 A.J. Foyt (USAC)
1962 Rodger Ward (USAC)
1961 A.J. Foyt (USAC)
1960 A.J. Foyt (USAC)
1959 Rodger Ward (USAC)
1958 Tony Bettenhausen (USAC)
1957 Jimmy Bryan (USAC)
1956 Jimmy Bryan (USAC)
1955 Bob Sweikert (AAA)
1954 Jimmy Bryan (AAA)
1953 Sam Hanks (AAA)
1952 Chuck Stevenson (AAA)
1951 Tony Bettenhausen (AAA)
1950 Henry Banks (AAA)
1949 Johnnie Parsons (AAA)
1948 Ted Horn (AAA)
1947 Ted Horn (AAA)
1946 Ted Horn (AAA)
1942-45 No Racing: World War II
1941 Rex Mays (AAA)
1940 Rex Mays (AAA)
1939 Wilbur Shaw (AAA)
1938 Floyd Roberts (AAA)
1937 Wilbur Shaw (AAA)
1936 Mauri Rose (AAA)
1935 Kelly Petillo (AAA)
1934 Bill Cummings (AAA)
1933 Louis Meyer (AAA)
1932 Bob Carey (AAA)
1931 Louis Schneider (AAA)
1930 Billy Arnold (AAA)
1929 Louis Meyer (AAA)
1928 Louis Meyer (AAA)
1927 Peter DePaolo (AAA)
1926 Harry Hartz (AAA)
1925 Peter DePaolo (AAA)
1924 Jimmy Murphy (AAA)
1923 Eddie Hearne (AAA)
1922 Jimmy Murphy (AAA)
1921 Tommy Milton (AAA)
1920 Gaston Chevrolet (AAA)
1919 Howard Wilcox (AAA)
1918 Ralph Mulford (AAA)
1917 Earl Cooper (AAA)
1916 Dario Resta (AAA)
1915 Earl Cooper (AAA)
1914 Ralph DePalma (AAA)
1913 Earl Cooper (AAA)
1912 Ralph DePalma (AAA)
1911 Ralph Mulford (AAA)
1910 Ray Harroun (AAA)
1909 George Robertson (AAA)
NTT INDYCAR SERIES
INDYCAR is the fastest racing on the planet. From high-end consistent speeds on banked ovals for a grueling 500 miles to the technically challenging road courses like WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, INDYCARS are exceptional machines that must adapt.
Below, we take a look into their construction and hybrid powerplants that each team skillfully balances for the respective courses and drivers.
CHASSIS
Manufacturer: Dallara Automobili, Italy
Model: Dallara IR-12 chassis (2012-present) with Dallara IR-18 aero kit
Construction: Monocoque contains cockpit, aeroscreen, aeroscreen frame, fuel cell and front suspension; engine is stressed (integral) member of chassis; rear assembly contains bellhousing with hybrid power unit, gearbox and rear suspension members
Materials: Carbon fiber, Kevlar and other composites
Weight: Approximately 1,785 pounds (road/street courses), 1,775 pounds (short ovals configuration) and 1,635 pounds (speedways configuration). Does not include fuel, driver, drink bottle and contents or driver equivalency weight
Length: Approximately 201.7 inches
Width: front: 76.75 inches maximum, 75.75 inches minimum (75.91 inches minimum and 76.91 inches maximum for ovals) rear: 76.66 inches maximum, 75.66 inches minimum (75.75 inches minimum and 76.91 inches maximum for ovals)
Height: Approximately 40 inches
Wheelbase: 117.5 to 121.5 inches
Wheel Size: front: 15 inches diameter, 10 inches wide. Minimum weight: 13.48 pounds rear: 15 inches diameter, 14 inches wide. Minimum weight: 14.7 pounds
Tires: Firestone Firehawk front diameter: 26 inches maximum, 25 inches minimum @ 35 psi rear diameter: 27.5 inches maximum, 26.5 inches minimum @ 35 psi
Brakes: PFC ZR90 monobloc aluminum calipers with PFC carbon-carbon discs and pads
Gearbox: XTRAC #1011 gearbox. Six forward gears, one reverse gear, MegaLine Assisted Gear Shift (paddle-shift)
Fuel Cell: Single, rupture-proof cell, 18.5 U.S. gallons (standard)
ENGINE
Manufacturers: American Honda Motor Co., Inc., Chevrolet
Models: Honda HI24E hybrid Indy-V-6, Chevy INDYCAR V6
Type: 2.2-liter (134.25 cubic inches) V-6, twin-turbocharged (maximum bore diameter 95 millimeters) with hybrid technology
Weight: Minimum weight is 248 pounds (112.5 kilograms)
Turbocharging: Twin BorgWarner EFR 7163 turbochargers
RPM: 12,000 maximum (INDYCARsupplied rev limiter)
Maximum Boost Pressure: (above atmosphere);1,300 mbar (Superspeedways); 1500 mbar (short ovals, Road/Street Courses and Indianapolis 500 qualifying); 1650 mbar (Push-To-Pass)
Power: Estimated 650-700 horsepower, depending on turbo boost pressure used at track, with up to an additional 150 horsepower available via the hybrid unit
Fuel: Shell 100% Renewable Race Fuel (ethanol)
Injectors: Maximum two injectors per cylinder, one for direct injection, 300 bar maximum fuel system pressure
Hybrid Power Unit: Unique to INDYCAR and developed collaboratively with Chevrolet (Ilmor) and Honda (HRC).
ECU (Engine Control Unit): McLaren Applied Technologies TAG 400i
Throttle: Drive-by-wire controlled port throttles
HYBRID POWER UNIT
In 2024, INDYCAR introduced the 2.2-liter twin-turbocharged V-6 engine with hybrid technology as its powerplant. Through meticulous development and collaborative innovation, INDYCAR’s hybrid power unit is enhancing racing action and further the series’ efforts to deliver the most competitive motorsport on the planet.
The power unit features additional horsepower and overtake (“push-topass”) options generating opportunities for additional passing, ultimately giving INDYCAR SERIES drivers more control and options – further amplifying the racing challenge and excitement.
Beginning in November 2022, INDYCAR SERIES engine manufacturers Chevrolet and Honda worked in collaboration on the development of the first-of-its-kind hybrid unit.
The hybrid system is comprised of the Motor Generator Unit (MGU) and Energy Storage System (ESS), which both fit inside the bellhousing, located between the INDYCAR SERIES combustion engine and the gearbox. Multiple strategies for regeneration and deployment have been tested as the power unit builds and transmits energy through the MGU before being saved in the supercapacitor ESS. The additional horsepower is deployed through the same motor generator. Unlike the traditional INDYCAR “push-to-pass” system, the hybrid power unit does not have a restriction on total time used over the course of a race.
PROJECT TIMELINE
Initial on-track testing of hybrid power unit concepts began in October 2022. The combustion engine was initially paired and tested with the hybrid unit on August 16, 2023, at Sebring International Raceway with drivers Scott Dixon (Honda) and Will Power (Chevrolet). Additional testing sessions included ovals at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Milwaukee Mile and World Wide Technology Raceway, road courses at Barber Motorsports Park, Homestead-Miami Speedway, IMS and Road America
NOTEWORTHY
The 2.2-liter, twin-turbocharged V-6 engine with hybrid technology is a hybrid power unit unique to INDYCAR and developed collaboratively with Chevrolet (Ilmor) and Honda (HRC).
The hybrid assist unit will produce additional horsepower ultimately producing a combined 900 horsepower for INDYCAR SERIES race cars. The INDYCAR hybrid powerplant maintains the fast, loud and authentic sound of INDYCAR SERIES machinery.
The engine package has safety in mind: The hybrid component is low voltage (48V)
The engine does not require on-track “starters” (teams continue to use portable
starters on pit road), so if the car stalls on the track, the driver can quickly restart the car by themselves – avoiding the need for the AMR INDYCAR Safety Team to be deployed.
With the ability to harness, otherwise wasted energy, the hybrid package is part of the greater sustainability program in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES in addition to:
Shell’s 100% Renewable Race Fuel, which made its debut in 2023
Renewable diesel used in the team’s race car transporters
Firestone’s innovative and sustainable alternate race tire with green sidewalls made from guayule rubber
2024 FLASHBACK
FLASHBACK
INDYCAR marked the beginning of Monterey’s summer season with intense racing, live music and plenty of off-track sights that treated fans to a full sensory experience. But it was the masterful Alex Palou whose drive captured most of the attention as he went from pole to the checkered flag for the exciting race win by about 2 seconds over Colton Herta.
To say Palou likes WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca is an understatement. In his four starts at Laguna Seca, Palou has won twice and finished no worse than third. “I love Laguna Seca,” Palou shouted during his post-race news conference. “I’d like to race here more often.”
Fans immersed themselves in the ontrack action, fan activities, open paddock and autograph sessions. After Saturday’s qualifying, the party atmosphere continued with visitors and race teams enjoying an energetic performance by rising country star George Birge and Abby Leigh Anderson of the popular Bobby Bones Show on the paddock stage.
For attendees, the INDYCAR race was the ideal kickoff to summer fun.
RECORDS FALL
The racing surface was repaved in 2023 to the delight of most drivers, and chagrin from several who enjoyed the slippery nature of the circuit. Christian Lundgaard clearly fell in the former of enjoying the new high-grip surface. In qualifying, Lundgaard set a new official track record of 1:06.461, thereby eclipsing the 23-year-old record of 1:07.722 held by Helio Castroneves since September 8, 2000. Lundgaard’s average lap speed around the 11-turn, 2.238-mile course was an incredible 121.226 miles per hour.
MEMORABLE MONTEREY MOMENTS
When you think of Laguna Seca, many images and stories come to mind. But for INDYCAR fans, there are a handful that have epic history. Let’s celebrate some of the most memorable moments
THE PASS
In the unlikeliest of moves on the last lap of the Monterey Grand Prix, the final race of the 1996 PPG Indy Car World Series, a hard charging Alex Zanardi was desperately looking for a last gasp groove to overtake race leader Bryan Herta who was skillfully defending his line. With just four turns remaining on the final lap, Zanardi took a gamble and charged into the Corkscrew taking to the inside dirt to complete an unexpected pass to win the race. The move is simply known worldwide as “The Pass.”
WINNING WAYS
The winningest INDYCAR driver at Laguna Seca is Bobby Rahal who captured four consecutive victories to cement his place in history. Rahal’s complete mastery of the road course began by winning in 1984, 1985, 1986 and 1987. Recognizing his string of victories, the stretch between Turns 7 and the Corkscrew is named the Rahal Straight.
ARRIVEDERCI TOUR
One of America’s greatest drivers—Mario Andretti— drove his final INDYCAR race at Laguna Seca on October 9, 1994. When the Toyota Grand Prix of Monterey, the final race of the PPG Indy Car World Series won by Paul Tracy, was finished, an emotional post-race celebration ensued complete with commemorative Andretti wine. Consequently, Turn 2 became forever known as the Andretti Hairpin.
JAVA HOUSE GRAND PRIX OF MONTEREY
JULY 25-27 2025
HOUSE PRIX MONTEREY
ALEX PALOU
ALEX PALOU
KIRKWOOD KYLE KIRKWOOD
CHRISTIAN LUNDGAARD
SCOTT DIXON
SANTINO FERRUCCI PATO O’WARD
SCOTT McLAUGHLIN
JOSEF NEWGARDEN
COLTON HERTA
CHRISTIAN RASMUSSEN
1 1 1 1 1 1
ALEX PALOU
ALEX PALOU
ALEX PALOU
KYLE KIRKWOOD
SCOTT DIXON
ALEX PALOU
PATO O’WARD
DAVID MALUKAS
PATO O’WARD
ALEX PALOU
ALEX PALOU
FELIX ROSENQVIST
WILL POWER
PATO O’WARD
CHRISTIAN LUNDGAARD
CHRISTIAN LUNDGAARD
CHRISTIAN LUNDGAARD
THE DRIVERS...
JOSEF #2 NEWGARDEN
TEAM PENSKE
Josef Newgarden, a two-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion (2017, 2019) and two-time Indianapolis 500 winner (2023, 2024), returns for his 14th season in 2025, his ninth with Team Penske. With 31 career wins, he’s the winningest active American driver and tied for 10th on the all-time list. Newgarden became the sixth driver to win back-to-back Indy 500s (2023-24) and set an INDYCAR record for most laps led by a race winner (282) at Iowa in 2016. He won the 2011 INDY NXT championship and received INDYCAR’s Tony Renna Rising Star Award in 2013. Off track, Newgarden co-wrote “Josef’s BIG Dream,” a children’s book, with his wife Ashley. He enjoys traveling with his family, particularly to Japan, Denmark, and Europe. Newgarden, who holds dual U.S. and Danish citizenship, is a fitness enthusiast and versatile athlete, having appeared on “American Ninja Warrior” and participated in the NFL Combine. He also excels at ping-pong and has hosted celebrity tournaments to benefit charities.
Birthdate December 21, 1990
Residence & hometown Nashville, Tennessee
SCOTT #3 M c LAUGHLIN
TEAM PENSKE
Scott McLaughlin, the 2021 NTT INDYCAR SERIES and Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year, returns to Team Penske in 2025. A three-time Australian V8 Supercars champion, he won the 2024 Indy 500 pole and ranks third on Team Penske’s all-time wins list. McLaughlin is also the team’s leader in pole positions and won the 2019 Bathurst 1000. Off track, he’s married to Karly, with a daughter, Lucy, born in October 2024, and two dogs, Chase and Luna. He enjoys football, iRacing, golf, and playing weekly rounds with NASCAR teammate Ryan Blaney. His racing heroes are Rick Mears and Greg Murphy.
Birthdate June 10, 1993
Residence Charlotte, North Carolina
Hometown Christchurch, New Zealand
DAVID MALUKAS #4
AJ FOYT RACING
Emerging star David Malukas joins AJ Foyt Racing for his fourth season in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES. A graduate of INDY NXT by Firestone, he finished second in 2021 with a series-record 16 podium finishes. Malukas began his racing career in Europe and has competed in USF2000, USF Pro 2000, and Formula Regional Americas Championship, where he finished second with two wins and 15 podiums. He was also a multiple-time karting champion, featured on TruTV’s Kart Life. Off track, Malukas is a first-generation Lithuanian-American, the son of immigrants who moved to Chicago in 1991. His father, Henry, is a racer and owner of the INDY NXT championship-winning HMD Motorsports. David enjoys hi-fidelity music and is “a bit of a gamer.”
Birthdate September 27, 2001
Residence Indianapolis, Indiana Hometown Chicago, Illinois
PATO O’WARD #5
ARROW MCLAREN
Pato O’Ward returns to Arrow McLaren for his sixth INDYCAR season. As part of the McLaren Driver Development Program, he participated in FP1 with the Formula 1 team at the 2024 Mexican Grand Prix. O’Ward is a 2018 INDY NXT champion and 2017 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar champion. He has two Rolex 24 At Daytona class wins and a 12 Hours of Sebring class win. Off track, O’Ward grew up in Texas after his family moved from Mexico. He enjoys karting, fitness training (especially boxing and weight training), and considers himself a foodie with favorites like chilaquiles and sushi.
Birthdate May 6, 1999
Residence Monterrey, Mexico / Indianapolis, Indiana
Hometown Monterrey, Mexico
NOLAN SIEGEL #6
ARROW McLAREN
Nolan Siegel returns to Arrow McLaren for his first full season in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES after making 12 starts (10 with Arrow McLaren) as a rookie in 2024. Siegel was named 2023 INDY NXT by Firestone Rookie of the Year and has secured wins in INDY NXT by Firestone as well as other open-wheel ladder series. He’s also excelled in sports car races, including the 2024 LMP2 Class win at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, and has competed in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and World Challenge GT3. Off track, Siegel enjoys playing guitar, sailing, and working toward acquiring his pilot’s license. He’s been admitted to Stanford University’s Department of Economics but deferred his enrollment to focus on his racing career.
Birthdate November 7, 2004
Residence Indianapolis, Indiana
Hometown Palo Alto, California
CHRISTIAN #7 LUNDGAARD
ARROW McLAREN
Christian Lundgaard, the 2022 NTT INDYCAR SERIES Rookie of the Year, enters his fourth full season in the series and first with Arrow McLaren. A former Alpine F1 junior, he spent two seasons in FIA Formula 2, securing two wins and six podiums in 2020. Lundgaard has also won the SMP and Spanish F4 championships and claimed a victory in F3. Off track, he is the son of European Rally champion Henrik Lundgaard and was introduced to motorsports through go-karting, where he won Danish and European titles. He enjoys golf, watching Netflix, and playing Call of Duty on his Sony PlayStation.
Birthdate July 23, 2001
Residence Indianapolis, Indiana
Hometown Hedensted, Denmark
KYFFIN SIMPSON #8
CHIP GANASSI RACING
Kyffin Simpson returns for his sophomore season in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES with Chip Ganassi Racing. A graduate of INDY NXT by Firestone, Simpson raced for two seasons before claiming the 2021 Formula Regional Americas championship. He also won the LMP2 championship in the European Le Mans Series, including two wins and three podium finishes, and secured LMP2 class victories at IMSA’s 12 Hours of Sebring and the Asian Le Mans Series Four Hours of Dubai. Simpson was born in Bridgetown, Barbados, and raised in the Cayman Islands. He enjoys the Caribbean lifestyle, kitesurfing, surfing, swimming, cycling, and training.
Birthdate October 9, 2004
Residence Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands & Indianapolis, Indiana
Hometown Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
SCOTT DIXON #9
CHIP GANASSI RACING
A six-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion and 2008 Indianapolis 500 winner, Scott Dixon holds the most wins of any active driver (58), ranking second all-time. A 2024 Motorsports Hall of Fame of America inductee, 2025 marks his 24th season with Chip Ganassi Racing—the longest tenure for any driver in team history. Born in Australia but a citizen of New Zealand, Dixon was appointed Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit in 2019. He is a two-time New Zealand Sportsman of the Year and is known for his love of family, sharing three children — Poppy, Tilly, and Kit — with his wife, Emma, a former track champion.
Birthdate July 21, 1980
Residence Indianapolis, Indiana
Hometown Auckland, New Zealand
ALEX PALOU #10
CHIP GANASSI RACING
Alex Palou enters 2025 as a three-time INDYCAR SERIES champion (2021, 2023, 2024), making history as the first Spaniard to win an INDYCAR title and the 2025 Indianapolis 500. He clinched the 2023 championship with a “win and clinch” at Portland, becoming the first driver since 2007 to secure the title before the season finale. With 30 podiums in 67 starts for Chip Ganassi Racing, Palou has also competed and won in Euroformula Open, Spanish Formula 3, GP3, Japanese Formula 3, and Super Formula, where he was 2019 Rookie of the Year. Off track, Palou speaks three languages — Spanish, English, and Italian — and enjoys sports, outdoor activities, and music. He’s also a passionate pickleball player. His interest in racing sparked when he saw a go-kart track while walking to school with his father in Spain.
Birthdate March 31, 1997
Residence Indianapolis, Indiana
WILL POWER #12
TEAM PENSKE
Will Power, a two-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion (2014, 2022) and 2018 Indianapolis 500 winner, holds the record for the most career pole positions in INDYCAR history with 70. He has 44 career race wins, ranking fourth on the all-time list. Off track, Power was named after his great-grandfather, a motorcycle racer, and his father, Bob, was also a racer. Will and his wife, Elizabeth, have a son, Beau, born in December 2016. He has three brothers, including Damien, a stand-up comedian who jokes about Will’s racing successes. Power enjoys drumming and bought his first drum set at age 15. His fitness routine includes swimming, cycling, weightlifting, and rowing six times a week. He’s also dedicated to helping young racers in karting.
Birthdate February 28, 1981
Residence Charlotte, North Carolina
Hometown Toowoomba, Australia
SANTINO FERRUCCI #14
AJ FOYT RACING
Santino Ferrucci, the 2019 Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year, returns for his third season with AJ Foyt Racing as the driver of the No. 14 car. 2025 marks his fifth full-time season and eighth overall in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES. Ferrucci made history as the youngest winner of a British Formula 3 race at 16 and has also competed in GP3 (now FIA Formula 3), FIA Formula 2, and NASCAR. Off track, he enjoys golf, online gaming, and restoring the go-karts with which he began his racing career. Ferrucci’s favorite foods are steak and Italian cuisine, with Diorio’s in Waterbury, Connecticut, being his go-to spot. He was featured in GQ magazine as an 11-year-old karting prodigy.
Birthdate May 31, 1998
Residence Dallas, Texas
Hometown Woodbury, Connecticut
GRAHAM RAHAL #15
RAHAL LETTERMAN LANIGAN RACING
Graham Rahal, a six-time INDYCAR SERIES race winner, made history as the second-youngest driver to win an INDYCAR race and pole position. He debuted in 2007 at age 18 and drives for a team co-owned by his father, 1986 Indy 500 winner Bobby Rahal, David Letterman, and Mike Lanigan. Off track, Rahal is married to former drag racing star Courtney Force, and they have two daughters. He founded the Graham and Courtney Rahal Foundation, focusing on veterans’ causes and cancer research. Rahal also owns Graham Rahal Performance, two Rahal Ducati dealerships, and Rahal Paint Protection. An avid golfer and Ohio State fan, he enjoys high-end cars and motorcycles, including a race-winning Ducati team.
Birthdate January 3, 1989
Residence Zionsville, Indiana Hometown New Albany, Ohio
RINUS VEEKAY #18
DALE COYNE RACING
Entering his sixth season in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, 2020 Rookie of the Year Rinus VeeKay moves to Dale Coyne Racing in 2025 following five years at Ed Carpenter Racing. A graduate of INDY NXT by Firestone, VeeKay won the 2018 USF Pro 2000 Championship and has won races in USF2000, USF Pro 2000, and INDY NXT by Firestone. Outside of racing, VeeKay enjoys cycling and exploring the world on his bicycle. He can also speak Dutch backward as fast as forward.
Birthdate September 11, 2000
Residence Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Hometown Hoofddorp, Netherlands
ALEXANDER ROSSI #20
ED CARPENTER RACING
Alexander Rossi joins Ed Carpenter Racing for his 10th season in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES. An eight-time race winner, Rossi made history by winning the 100th Running of the Indianapolis 500 in 2016, becoming the first rookie to win since 2001. He pursued a Formula One dream, racing for Manor Marussia in 2015, and has won in GP2, World Series by Renault, and competed in prestigious endurance races like the 24 Hours of Le Mans and Baja 1000. Off track, Rossi co-hosts the “Off Track with Hinch & Rossi” podcast and appeared on “The Amazing Race” with Conor Daly. A music enthusiast, he enjoys alternative rock and country, and his hobbies include skiing, dirt biking, cooking, and recently obtaining his private pilot license. He loves Lake Tahoe and enjoys spending time with his dogs and wife, Kelly.
Birthdate September 25, 1991
Residence Indianapolis, Indiana
Hometown Nevada City, California
CHRISTIAN #21 RASMUSSEN
ED CARPENTER RACING
Christian Rasmussen returns for his first full season in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES with Ed Carpenter Racing after a rookie season in 2024. He won the 2023 INDY NXT by Firestone championship, becoming the second driver to win titles in USF2000 (2020), USF Pro 2000 (2021), and INDY NXT. Off track, Rasmussen is a self-described “big car guy” with a passion for old cars. He’s close friends with fellow Danish driver Christian Lundgaard and often plays pickleball with other drivers in the paddock.
Birthdate June 29, 2000
Residence Indianapolis, Indiana
Hometown Copenhagen, Denmark
COLTON HERTA #26
ANDRETTI GLOBAL
Colton Herta is the youngest driver to win an INDYCAR SERIES race (2019 Circuit of The Americas, 18 years, 11 months, 25 days) and pole position (2019 Road America, 19 years, 83 days). A graduate of INDY NXT by Firestone, Herta raced for Andretti Steinbrenner Racing in the development series in 2017-18. He is also a two-time Rolex 24 At Daytona class winner, securing victories in 2019 with BMW Team RLL (GT Le Mans) and in 2021 with DragonSpeed (LMP2). The son of former INDYCAR driver Bryan Herta, Herta is an active athlete who enjoys cycling, running, and golf. He also plays drums in the rock band The Zibs.
Birthdate March 29, 2000
Residence Las Vegas, Nevada
Hometown Valencia, California
KYLE #27 KIRKWOOD
ANDRETTI GLOBAL
Kyle Kirkwood returns to Andretti Global for his fourth season in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES. A three-time title winner across multiple series, he won championships in USF2000 (2018), USF Pro 2000 (2019), and INDY NXT by Firestone (2021). Kirkwood also co-drives the No. 14 factory Lexus entry for Vasser Sullivan Racing in IMSA’s endurance rounds. Off track, he is dedicated to constant improvement, training rigorously in all aspects of life. He enjoys deep-sea fishing, diving, surfing, and golf.
Birthdate October 19, 1998
Residence & hometown Jupiter, Florida
MARCUS #28 ERICSSON
ANDRETTI GLOBAL
2022 Indianapolis 500 winner Marcus Ericsson returns to Andretti Global for his seventh season in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES. A former Formula One driver, Ericsson raced for Sauber from 2015-18 and won both the British Formula BMW and Japanese F3 championships. He has also competed in British F3 and GP2 (now Formula 2). Off track, Ericsson enjoys watching professional hockey, cheering on the Swedish national team and NHL stars, and has a passion for Mexican and Japanese food. He was once a youth hockey goalie before choosing a career in racing.
Birthdate September 2, 1990
Residence Indianapolis, Indiana
Hometown Kumla, Sweden
DEVLIN #30
De FRANCESCO
RAHAL LETTERMAN LANIGAN RACING
Devlin DeFrancesco returns to the NTT INDYCAR SERIES with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing after a season in sports cars. An INDY NXT by Firestone graduate, he has raced and won in North American and European karting, claimed the 2017 Spanish F3 title, and earned USF Pro 2000 Rookie of the Year honors in 2020. In 2022, he won the LMP2 class at the Rolex 24 At Daytona with INDYCAR drivers Pato O’Ward, Colton Herta, and Eric Lux. Born 15 weeks premature, he spent his first four months in an incubator at Toronto’s Sunnybrook Hospital, which he and his family now support. DeFrancesco is a dog lover who enjoys cycling and boating near his family’s South Florida home and would pursue a career in private finance like his father, Andy, if he weren’t a racing driver.
Birthdate January 16, 2000
Residence Miami, Florida & Carmel, Indiana Hometown Toronto, Canada
LOUIS FOSTER #45
RAHAL LETTERMAN LANIGAN RACING
Louis Foster, the 2024 INDY NXT by Firestone champion, makes his NTT INDYCAR SERIES debut as a rookie with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing. He won the 2022 Indy Pro 2000 (now USF Pro 2000) championship and was a finalist for the Autosport BRDC Award. Off track, Foster is the son of former British Touring Car Championship driver Nick Foster. He enjoys watching racing, especially INDYCAR, Formula One, and BTCC, and keeps up with friends competing in various series. Foster also enjoys gym workouts, sim racing, and cycled from Anglesey, Wales to Long Sutton, England in 2017 for charity, raising money for CRY.
Birthdate July 26, 2003
Residence Indianapolis, Indiana Hometown Odiham, England
JACOB ABEL #51
DALE COYNE RACING
Jacob Abel makes his NTT INDYCAR SERIES debut as a rookie with Dale Coyne Racing. A product of the INDYCAR development ladder, he finished second in INDY NXT by Firestone in 2024, earning three wins and three poles with his family-run team, ABEL Motorsports. He enjoys cycling and lacrosse, a sport he played in high school, along with skiing, tennis, and golf. He attended Butler University in Indianapolis.
Birthdate March 8, 2001
Residence Indianapolis, Indiana
Hometown Louisville, Kentucky
FELIX #60 ROSENQVIST
MEYER SHANK RACING
Felix Rosenqvist returns to Meyer Shank Racing for his seventh season in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES. The 2019 Rookie of the Year, he won the 2015 FIA Formula 3 European Championship and has claimed multiple titles in Formula Renault. Rosenqvist is also a three-time Formula E race winner and finished third in the 2016-17 standings. Off track, he enjoys skiing, skateboarding, hiking, and video games. He married Emille Sutt in September 2024. His racing hero is Mika Häkkinen, and his music taste ranges from Slipknot to Coldplay.
Birthdate November 6, 1991
Residence Carmel, Indiana Hometown Värnamo, Sweden
MARCUS #66 ARMSTRONG
MEYER SHANK RACING
The 2023 NTT INDYCAR SERIES Rookie of the Year, Marcus Armstrong joins Meyer Shank Racing in 2025 after two seasons with Chip Ganassi Racing. He previously earned four wins in FIA Formula 2 and won the 2017 Italian F4 championship. A native of New Zealand, he also claimed five karting titles. Armstrong enjoys sports and competition, especially tennis, and hosts the “Screaming Meals” podcast, where he interviews fellow racers and fans.
Birthdate July 28, 2000
Residence Indianapolis, Indiana
Hometown Christchurch, New Zealand
CONOR DALY #76
JUNCOS HOLLINGER RACING
Conor Daly returns to Juncos Hollinger Racing for his first fulltime season with the team after delivering their first podium in 2024. He won the 2010 Star Mazda title with Juncos Racing and has victories in both Star Mazda (now USF Pro 2000) and Indy Lights. Daly has tested an F1 car for Force India, won in GP3 at Barcelona, and was the inaugural MRF Challenge Series champion in India. He has also competed in NASCAR’s three national series. A second-generation racer, he is the son of former Formula One and INDYCAR driver Derek Daly. He hosts the Speed Street podcast for Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s Dirty Mo Media.
Birthdate December 14, 1991
Residence Indianapolis, Indiana
Hometown Noblesville, Indiana
STING RAY ROBB #77
JUNCOS HOLLINGER RACING
Sting Ray Robb moves to Juncos Hollinger Racing for his third season in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES. He won the 2020 USF Pro 2000 championship with Juncos Hollinger Racing and finished second in INDY NXT by Firestone in 2022. Robb has also competed in Formula Car Challenge and the NASCAR K&N Pro Series West. Off track, his unique name comes from a combination of his ancestral roots in Stirlingshire, Scotland, and his grandfathers’ names. Faith is an important part of his life, and he enjoys outdoor activities like skiing, hunting, rock climbing, and water sports in Idaho’s mountains. Robb married girlfriend Molly Mitchell in November 2024.
Birthdate September 3, 2001
Residence Indianapolis, Indiana
Hometown Payette, Idaho
ROBERT #83 SHWARTZMAN
PREMA RACING
Robert Shwartzman makes his rookie debut in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES with PREMA Racing. Shwartzman raced for PREMA from 2018-2021 in other championships and has claimed several wins in FIA Formula 2. A 2019 FIA Formula 3 champion, he has also served as a test and reserve driver for Ferrari and Sauber (2022-24) and as a Formula E test driver for DS Penske. Shwartzman was born in Tel Aviv, Israel, grew up in Italy, and has a connection to St. Petersburg, Russia. A Star Wars fan, he boasts an impressive collection of lightsabers.
Birthdate September 15, 1999
Residence Indianapolis, Indiana
Hometown Tel Aviv, Israel
CALLUM ILOTT #90
PREMA RACING
Callum Ilott returns full-time to the NTT INDYCAR SERIES with PREMA Racing. He finished second in the 2020 FIA Formula 2 championship with three wins and five poles, and was a former member of the Ferrari Driver Academy, serving as their test driver and Alfa Romeo’s reserve driver in 2021. Ilott won the 2024 Six Hours of Spa with Team JOTA’s Porsche prototype and raced to a podium in the 2021 24 Hours of Le Mans. Off track, he enjoys swimming, climbing, building remote-controlled cars, and video games. He cites Ayrton Senna and Michael Schumacher as his racing heroes.
Birthdate November 10, 1998
Residence Indianapolis, Indiana Hometown Cambridge, England
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SEBASTIAN MURRAY #2
ANDRETTI CAPE
Seb Murray joins Andretti Cape for the 2025 INDY NXT by Firestone season as a rookie. The 18-year-old began his racing career in karting, where he competed in the IAME Series UAE from 2017-2023 and the IAME Euro Series from 2021-2022. The Scottish driver made his car racing debut in 2022 at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Formula 4 UAE Trophy Round, where he earned two top-10 finishes. In 2023, he raced the full F4 UAE Trophy round with a best finish of 13th and in 2024 scored a top-five finish. He continued to the GB3 Championship where he scored a best finish of seventh in 24 starts.
Birthdate February 3, 2007
Residence Dubai, United Arab Emirates
RICARDO ESCOTTO #3
Mexico City native Ricardo Escotto joins Andretti Cape INDY NXT after a partial INDY NXT season in 2024 and a successful stint in USF Pro 2000 in 2023 and 2024 where he won on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course and collected four additional top-10 finishes as a rookie in 2023. In 2024, he produced two podium finishes and five top-five results. Escotto got his start in racing in 2017 in senior karting on the SKUSA tour. He made his open-wheel racing debut in the NACAM Formula 4 Championship in 2018, when he competed in three races, with two top-10 finishes. Escotto then raced in 2022 in the Spanish Formula 4 Championship, where he secured two top-10 finishes. Escotto also competed in the UAE Formula 4 Championship in 2022, finishing the season in the top five of the Rookies’ Championship standings.
Birthdate December 14, 2004
Residence & hometown Mexico City, Mexico
BRYCE ARON #9
After starting the 2025 season with HMD Motorsports, Bryce Aron transitioned to Chip Ganassi Racing for his second year in INDY NXT by Firestone, joining the No. 9 team. In his 2024 rookie campaign, Aron earned one podium, three top-five finishes and eight top-10 results with Andretti Global. The 21-year-old Illinois native previously competed in Euroformula Open where he finished fourth in the championship with three wins and two additional podiums, as well as in GB3. He also notched a victory in the 2024 Formula Regional Oceania Championship. Off the track, Aron enjoys running, following the Chicago Blackhawks and watching college football.
Birthdate September 29, 2003
Residence & hometown Winnetka, Illinois
CHIP GANASSI RACING
ANDRETTI CAPE
NIELS KOOLEN
CHIP GANASSI RACING
#10
Son of rally raid driver and Dutch businessman Kees Koolen, Niels Koolen began karting later than most, at age 14, but has gained a multitude of experience racing in the Formula Regional European and Middle East championships, European Le Mans and FIA Formula 2 as well as some races in Spanish and Italian Formula 4 Championships. Koolen is managed by A-14 Management, a driver development academy founded by Fernando Alonso, a two-time Formula One World Champion, twotime winner of the 24 Hours of Le Mans and winner of the Rolex 24 At Daytona.
Birthdate May 24, 2001
Residence & hometown Vorden, Netherlands
NOLAN ALLAER #11
HMD MOTORSPORTS
Despite giving up racing to play hockey at age 11, he stayed involved in the sport through sim racing. In 2020, he attended an SCCA racing school as a high school graduation gift. By the end of racing school—a one-time opportunity from his parents—he was running track record times and had reignited his passion for racing. He won SCCA National Titles in Formula Ford (2023) and Formula Continental (2022-23) and raced in Britain’s highly competitive BRSCC Formula Ford National Championship in 2023, winning his heat race and pole at the prestigious Formula Ford Festival. Allaer balances racing with being a full-time college student. He’s a senior at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, working toward a degree in mechanical engineering.
Birthdate March 3, 2002
Residence Oxford, Ohio
Hometown Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan
JOSH PIERSON #14
Josh Pierson returns with HMD Motorsports for his third season in INDY NXT by Firestone. He was the youngest driver in the USF2000 series in 2020 and 2021 before focusing on sports cars in 2022 in the World Endurance Championship, where he was part of the winning team at the 1000 Miles of Sebring and became the youngest driver to race in the Rolex 24 At Daytona and the youngest to race at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. All these accomplishments helped Pierson become the first development driver for Ed Carpenter Racing in 2023, continuing in that role for the 2025 season working closely with the NTT INDYCAR SERIES team.
Birthdate February 13, 2006
Residence & hometown Portland, Oregon
TOMMY SMITH #16
Australian driver Tommy Smith joins HMD Motorsports to compete as a rookie in the 2025 INDY NXT by Firestone championship. Smith moves from FIA Formula 3 after two seasons where he earned a best finish of fourth in 2024 at Silverstone. While he started his racing career in 2017, his racing resume includes the New Zealand Formula Ford Championship, Australian Formula 4 Championship, Asian F3 Championship, Formula Regional European Championship and the GB3 Championship (formerly known as British F3).
Birthdate June 5, 2002
Residence & hometown Melbourne, Australia
HMD MOTORSPORTS
HMD MOTORSPORTS
CALLUM HEDGE #17
ABEL MOTORSPORTS
Callum Hedge returns for his second season in INDY NXT by Firestone with a new team, ABEL Motorsports. In his 2024 rookie season with HMD Motorsports, Hedge recorded five top-five and eight top-10 finishes, finishing fourth in the championship standings. In 2023, Hedge finished second in the Formula Regional Oceania championship and capped two seasons of racing in Porsche Carrera Cup, claiming the 2023 Pro championship. He paired his Carrera Cup title with an American adventure in the Formula Regional Americas series. He dominated the series, winning 15 races to become the 2023 Formula Regional Americas Champion. He continues the strong line of New Zealand drivers in American open-wheel racing, driving with the country’s silver fern on his helmet.
Birthdate November 16, 2003
Residence & hometown Auckland, New Zealand
MAX TAYLOR #18
HMD MOTORSPORTS
New Jersey native Taylor, 17, joins the 2025 INDY NXT by Firestone season for five events at Barber Motorsports Park, Detroit Grand Prix, Iowa Speedway, WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca and Milwaukee Mile. Taylor also will compete in a full season in USF Pro 2000 with VRD Racing.
In his debut year of car racing, Taylor earned one win and finished sixth in the championship in 2023. In 2024, Taylor pulled double-duty by competing full seasons in both USF Juniors and USF2000. He won the USF Juniors title, earning three victories, and finished third in the USF2000 title race, with four wins.
Birthdate September 30, 2007
Residence Hoboken, New Jersey
Hometown Greenwich, Connecticut
LOCHIE HUGHES #26
The 2024 USF Pro 2000 champion began his racing career in 2012 in karting before moving into the CAMS Australian F4 Championship in 2018. Due to the pandemic, Hughes took a two-year hiatus from racing before returning in 2022 in the F4 United States Championship powered by Honda, where he earned the series title with six wins, four additional podium finishes, seven pole positions and five fastest race laps. He then moved on to compete in the USF2000 Championship in 2023, earning the Rookie of the Year award with four race wins, eight podium finishes and two pole positions. In 2024, he won the 2024 USF Pro Championship with four pole positions, five wins, six additional podiums and the Rookie of the Year award.
Birthdate March 14, 2002
Residence Indianapolis, Indiana
Hometown Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
SALVADOR DE ALBA #27
Salvador De Alba joins Andretti Global for his second season in INDY NXT by Firestone after making his debut with Andretti Cape INDY NXT in 2024. The Mexican driver began his professional racing career in 2016 in the Super Copa Telcel series, earning Rookie of the Year honors that season. He then continued his success while racing in the Tractocamiones Freightliner and NASCAR Mexico Series, winning the NASCAR Mexico championship in 2021 and 2023. De Alba also recently became a five-time Super Copa GTM Champion, holding the 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 titles. He began his open-wheel racing career in 2022 competing in the USF Pro 2000 Presented by Continental Tires series and placed third in the development series’ driver championship in 2023.
Birthdate December 10, 1999
Residence & hometown Guadalajara, Mexico
ANDRETTI GLOBAL
ANDRETTI GLOBAL
DENNIS HAUGER #28
ANDRETTI GLOBAL
Dennis Hauger joins INDY NXT by Firestone for his rookie season with Andretti Global in 2025. He spent his childhood karting before making his open-wheel debut in 2018 in the British F4 Championship where he finished fourth in the title race. The following year, he finished second in the ADAC Formula 4 Championship and also won the Italian F4 title. In 2021, Hauger won the FIA F3 Championship after claiming four wins, nine podiums and three poles in 20 races. He has spent the past three seasons in Formula 2, earning five wins, 13 podiums and two poles. His accomplishments allowed him to serve as a Red Bull Junior Driver for six years as well as being named a Red Bull reserve driver for the 2022 and 2023 FIA Formula 1 World Championship seasons.
Birthdate March 16, 2003
Residence & hometown Oslo, Norway
JAMES ROE #29
One of Ireland’s top young drivers, Roe returns for his third season with Andretti Global and fourth season competing in INDY NXT by Firestone as he climbs his way toward his dream of racing in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES and the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge. Previously, Roe has raced in the FIA F4 UAE (2016-17), F2000 (2018), FIA Formula Regional Americas (2019-20) and USF Pro 2000 (2021). When Roe isn’t racing, he enjoys watching Notre Dame football. In addition, Roe directly works with Ireland Funds, a nonprofit, global fundraising network that supports those of Irish ancestry in various social programs, including sports funding.
Birthdate October 11, 1998
Residence Indianapolis, Indiana
Hometown Naas, Ireland
ANDRETTI GLOBAL
HAILIE DEEGAN #38
Hailie Deegan joins INDY NXT by Firestone for her debut year with HMD Motorsports in her first-ever experience in open-wheel racing. The daughter of motocross legend Brian Deegan, she joins with an extensive racing background. She has raced in the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series (LOORRS), NASCAR K&N Pro Series West, ARCA Menards Series, NASCAR Truck Series and the NASCAR Xfinity Series. While competing in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series (2018-2019), she became the first female driver to win a race in series history with three wins and 10 top-five finishes. In 2020, Deegan transitioned to the NASCAR Truck Series where she earned five top-10 finishes before joining the NASCAR Xfinity Series in 2024 and competing in a partial season.
Birthdate July 17, 2001
Residence & hometown Temecula, California
JUAN MANUEL CORREA #39
HMD MOTORSPORTS
American Ecuadorian driver Juan Manuel Correa joins HMD Motorsports for several events in the 2025 INDY NXT by Firestone season. Correa brings a solid resume, earning the title of Rotax Grand Finals Champion and moving through the ranks of F4, F3, and F2, while also recently competing in the 12 Hours of Sebring where he finished fifth. Correa demonstrated remarkable resilience, particularly after recovering from a life-threatening crash in 2019. His recovery and return to racing were a testament to his grit and determination.
Birthdate August 8, 1999
Residence & hometown Miami, Florida
JACK WILLIAM MILLER
#40
ABEL MOTORSPORTS WITH MILLER VINATIERI MOTORSPORTS
Jack William Miller returns for his second season in INDY NXT by Firestone. Miller is the son of Dr. Jack Miller, “The Racing Dentist,” a three-time Indianapolis 500 starter (1997-99) who competed in INDY NXT by Firestone in the early 1990s. At age 3, Jack William Miller began karting and went on to compete in more than 300 kart racing events, earning numerous race wins and championship titles. Miller then transitioned to open-wheel racing in F4 US in 2017-18 and then climbed the USF ladder system. He is a junior student at IUPUI majoring in biology and aspires to go to dental school like his father.
Birthdate June 24, 2003
Residence & hometown Indianapolis, Indiana
JORDAN MISSIG #48
ABEL MOTORSPORTS
After making a few guest appearances in the 2024 INDY NXT by Firestone season, Jordan Missig returns for his first full-time season with ABEL Motorsports. Missig won the 2024 Radical Cup North American Series Championship where he earned nine wins and 16 podiums with Graham Rahal Performance and the Radical Indianapolis team, Missig finished third in the Radical World Finals in Abu Dhabi. He has climbed to INDY NXT after racing in USF Pro 2000, Lamborghini Super Trofeo, Formula Regional Americas and Karting.
Birthdate March 21, 1998
Residence & hometown Joliet, Illinois
CAIO COLLET #76
Caio Collet returns with HMD Motorsports for his second season in INDY NXT by Firestone after being named Rookie of the Year in 2024 where he finished third in the championship with one win, six podiums and one pole position. He previously raced in the French F4 Championship where he became the series champion before moving on to Formula Renault Eurocup (2019-2020), Toyota Racing Series (2020) and FIA Formula 3 (2021-2023). These accomplishments helped Collet become the reserve and simulator driver for the Nissan Formula E Team in 2024.
Birthdate April 2, 2002
Residence & hometown Sao Paulo, Brazil
MYLES ROWE #99
ABEL MOTORSPORTS W/ FORCE INDY
Myles Rowe returns for his second season in INDY NXT by Firestone. The 2023 USF Pro 2000 champion joins ABEL Motorsports w/ Force Indy, a pilot program of Penske Entertainment’s Race for Equality and Change. After a suggestion from NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion Will Power, he joined Force Indy where he had successful seasons in USF2000 (2021-22) and USF Pro 2000 (2023). In August 2021, Rowe became the first black driver to win an INDYCAR-sanctioned race at New Jersey Motorsports Park in his first season in USF2000. In 2022, Rowe earned a season-high five victories and three poles, 10 podium finishes, 13 top-five finishes and ended up just six points shy of the championship.
Birthdate June 18, 2000
Residence Brooklyn, New York Hometown Powder Springs, Georgia
HMD MOTORSPORTS
TO THE WORLD OF PORSCHE SPRINT CHALLENGE
Step into the fast-paced, adrenaline-charged world of Porsche Sprint Challenge North America & USA West—a premier racing series that delivers an electrifying showcase of speed, precision, and competition. This dynamic championship captures the essence of motorsport excellence, designed to push both skilled drivers and their highperformance Porsche machines to the absolute edge of their capabilities. Whether you’re behind the wheel or watching from the grandstands, Porsche Sprint Challenge is a thrilling celebration of automotive prowess, talent, and passion.
At its core, Porsche Sprint Challenge is a one-make racing series, meaning every competitor drives a Porsche, creating a level playing field where driver skill and team strategy take center stage. This format allows for some of the most exciting and competitive racing in the industry. Since its inception, the series has rapidly become a key fixture in North American motorsport, attracting an impressive mix of rising stars, seasoned professionals, and dedicated enthusiasts.
The series serves as a launchpad for aspiring racers, offering them a unique
opportunity to develop their careers and gain valuable experience in a professional setting. Many drivers use this championship as a stepping stone to higher tiers of global motorsport, such as the Porsche Carrera Cup and even the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. For established racers, the series provides an ideal arena to test their mettle, sharpen their skills, and compete against a field of elite competitors.
One of the unique aspects of Porsche Sprint Challenge North America is its class structure, which ensures fair and thrilling competition. The series features four distinct classes: 992 Pro/Am & 992 Masters competing in a GT3 Cup Car and Cayman Pro/Am & Cayman Masters competing in a GT4 Cayman Clubsport.
This class division is based on both driver experience and vehicle model, ensuring that competitors race against others of similar skill and equipment. It creates an environment where every participant has a shot at victory, and where strategic thinking and technical finesse are just as important as outright speed.
Each season, the series travels to legendary race tracks across North America. Iconic venues such as Road America, Watkins Glen International,
‘ PORSCHE SPRINT CHALLENGE IS A THRILLING CELEBRATION OF AUTOMOTIVE PROWESS, TALENT, AND PASSION’
and WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca provide world-class backdrops for the action. These circuits are steeped in racing history and offer a diverse range of challenges—technical corners, sweeping straights, elevation changes, and more. Whether it’s the long backstretch at Road America or the technical Esses at Watkins Glen, each track demands complete focus and total commitment from drivers.
On race weekends, spectators are treated to heart-pounding action as drivers navigate every turn with razor-sharp precision, execute daring overtakes, and push their Porsche race cars to the absolute limit. But beyond the excitement on the track, the series also focuses heavily on development. Porsche Sprint Challenge offers a professional and supportive environment for drivers to grow. Each team has access to expert coaching, engineering advice, and technical support, helping ensure that every competitor gets the most out of their car—and themselves.
The emphasis on driver development and team collaboration fosters a strong community spirit within the paddock. While the competition is fierce, there is also a shared sense of purpose: a passion for racing and a commitment to excellence. Whether you’re a fan of motorsport, a Porsche enthusiast, or simply someone drawn to the thrill of high-speed competition, this series delivers an unforgettable experience on and off the track.
Building on the tremendous success of the North American series, Porsche Motorsport North America (PMNA) and the United States Auto Club (USAC) expanded their vision with the introduction of the Porsche Sprint Challenge USA West. Launched in 2021, this regional series was designed to bring the excitement and professionalism of Porsche Sprint Challenge to the western half of the continent, offering a more geographically accessible championship for teams based in the western United States and Canada.
‘ BUCKLE UP. THE WORLD OF PORSCHE SPRINT CHALLENGE AWAITS—WHERE EVERY CORNER IS A TEST, EVERY STRAIGHT IS A SPRINT, AND EVERY RACE IS A CHANCE TO CHASE GREATNESS’
Porsche Sprint Challenge USA West mirrors the structure and spirit of its North American counterpart. The six-weekend calendar is packed with intense competition and high-caliber racing, all while reducing the logistical challenges of coast-to-coast travel. This thoughtful structure allows the USA West series to cater to a diverse pool of drivers, from ambitious newcomers looking to build their careers to veteran racers seeking a new challenge. With support from PMNA and USAC, participants benefit from the same professional standards, technical resources, and developmental opportunities that define the larger Porsche racing ecosystem.
The calendar for Porsche Sprint Challenge USA West includes some of the most picturesque and demanding circuits on the continent. Race tracks such as Sonoma Raceway, WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, and Utah Motorsports Campus host unforgettable battles and serve as training grounds for developing champions. In addition to its own standalone events, the USA West series also participates in select joint races with the North American series,
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allowing teams and drivers to test themselves on an even bigger stage.
These collaborative events—at venues like Circuit of the Americas and Road Atlanta—create a unique atmosphere, combining the talent pools of both series and raising the level of competition. For drivers, it’s an invaluable opportunity to compare themselves with the best from across the continent. For fans, it’s a feast of highperformance racing, featuring larger grids, tighter battles, and even more excitement.
Both Porsche Sprint Challenge North America and USA West are testaments to the enduring legacy and innovation of Porsche Motorsport. These championships blend tradition with technology, individual ambition with team success, and competitive spirit with camaraderie. Whether you’re in the paddock, in the stands, or watching from home, you’ll be part of a community bound by a shared love of performance, precision, and Porsche excellence.
So buckle up. The world of Porsche Sprint Challenge awaits—where every corner is a test, every straight is a sprint, and every race is a chance to chase greatness.
204 Mark Crigler Paradaime Performance Engineering 243 Daniel Hanley Competition Motorsports
250 Mark Wilgus Loftus Motorsports Loftus Motorsports 295 Brannan Hankins Crown with APEX
992 MASTERS
249 Alessandro Chiocchetti Competition Motorsports
269 Jim Walsh Competition Motorsports CAYMAN PRO/AM
27 Anna Cecchi CHR CAYMAN MASTERS 43 Paul Bonderson CHR
Tom Rogers Tatum Racing
Greg Herback Tatum Racing
70 Tim Smith BR Racing
71 David Bradshaw Tatum Racing
72 Greg Cecchi CHR
78 Henry Marshall HM Road Racing
SUPPORT SERIES
MAKING RACERS
With big grids, Le Mans-style multi-class racing and ample action, the Radical Cup series is a recognized breeding ground for future stars
The success of the series is in part thanks to its accessible and popular machinery. Take the Radical SR3, the basis for the PRO 1340 (1340cc engines) and PRO 1500 (1500cc engines) classes. These cars are equally enjoyed by novice drivers as they are by the likes of Lando Norris, Lewis Hamilton and Ryan Hunter Reay– all of which have been thoroughly impressed.
And given their eligibility for everything from track days to SCCA, NASA and SVRA, their preeminence at country club tracks, and their “wings and slicks” GT4 beating performance comes for a fraction of the price, the Radical SR3 is hard to turn down.
Using the opportunity to star in front of INDYCAR this weekend is PRO 1340 front runner Brady Clapham (RySpec). The Canadian has been “Mr. Consistent” this year, but don’t count out the likes of Kenny Naill (GRP) or Dermot Ennis (Ennis Racing) or, for that matter, anyone racing under the CROWN with APEX banner.
Clapham is following in the footsteps of fellow countryman Austin Riley (Racing with Autism), whose own journey is nothing short of inspirational. Riley won the 2022 PRO 1340 championship and is now a front runner in PRO 1500 against the likes of Graham Rahal Performance’s Spencer Schmidt, whose father Sam of course was a famed INDYCAR team owner.
However, with dominating performances, the standout in PRO 1500
so far this year has been Raiden Nicol (PRIMAL), who hopes to follow last year’s champ, Jordan Missig, into INDYNXT.
A big question this weekend will be how the locals stack up, with young Ryan Persing (Cameron Racing) trying to emulate the 2023 title winning performance of his older brother Nick at Laguna Seca. Speaking of brothers, keep an eye out for Californians Arul and Valen Venkatesh too.
But PRO 1500 isn’t just about the young guns. Jack Yang, running for British based Valour Racing, is in the championship hunt and in the lead of the Gold title for those over 30 years of age. He’ll have his hands full with long time Radical racers Ethan Stone (Cameron), Mike Anzaldi (RYNO) and Englishman Andy Lowe (JBR), who like Yang
has now raced Radicals on three continents.
Then there’s the turbo-charged 425bhp SR10, which long time Radical racer Jim Booth (JBR) coined the torque monster. It’s effectively an SR3 on steroids, with all the power and more downforce than GT3 machinery. A twice Platinum class champion is none other than former ALMS champ Jon Field, however this weekend it’s likely going to be a battle between his ONE Motorsport teammate Wayne Williams, Steve Jenks of Group-A and Ben Blander of Team Stradale. It’s no wonder Radical’s mantra is “We Make Racers,” especially considering alumni such as George Kurtz and Bijoy Garg have made it all the way to the top step of Le Mans. To start your own journey visit radicalmotorsport.com
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