MILWAUKEE, Wis. (Thursday, August 29, 2024) – Back in action for the third weekend in a row, James Roe and his No. 29 Topcon Andretti Global team motor back to the American Midwest and back to oval racing for the Milwaukee 100 – the penultimate contest of the 2024 INDY NXT™ by Firestone season.

The Milwaukee Mile, a storied track that has hosted series from all corners of the U.S. motorsports landscape, returns to the INDY NXT by Firestone schedule after a nearly 10 year hiatus. A one-mile oval that drives like a road course due to its relatively flat turn banking, The Mile’s configuration has remained essentially unchanged over its 120 year history. With a quick car at the two most recent ovals – including winning the pole in track-record speed at Iowa – Roe is ready to show his speed at this historic venue.     

“Milwaukee is a new track for us all, which is always very exciting,” commented Roe. “I’m looking forward to getting there and figuring out how to get around this one-mile short oval. This is my first time going flat track oval racing, but the No. 29 Topcon Dallara is fast and we’ve been strong on ovals this year, so it should make for a good time.” 

The No. 29 car livery will feature the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) prominently on the rear wing as it turns laps on the grounds of the Wisconsin State Fair Park. AEM, based in Milwaukee, is North America’s leading organization advancing construction and agriculture equipment manufacturers in the global marketplace – serving as a critical resource to industry leader members like Topcon.

After conquering the Milwaukee Mile, the Irish driver and his No. 29 Topcon team – representing partners Topcon, Ring Power Corporation, CES Power, Strong Roots, Trintech, Tourism Ireland, and The Ireland Funds – head to Nashville Superspeedway for the culmination of the 2024 INDY NXT by Firestone season.  

ABOUT THE EVENT

Event: INDY NXT by Firestone Milwaukee 100

Season: Race 13 of 14

Race: Saturday, August 31 (4:00 p.m. ET)

Track: Milwaukee Mile (1 mile oval)

Other Sessions: Practice – Friday, August 30 (2:30 p.m. ET); Qualifying – Saturday, August 31 (1:00 p.m. ET)

Broadcast: Race – Live on Peacock, INDYCAR Radio Network (U.S.), INDYCAR Live! (outside of U.S.). Practice/Qualifying – Live on INDYCAR Live!, INDYCAR Radio Network (globally). Sky F1 (UK/Ireland/Northern Ireland).

ABOUT JAMES ROE

Hometown: Naas, Co. Kildare, Ireland

Residence: Indianapolis, Indiana

Age: 25

2024 Car: No. 29 Topcon Andretti Global Dallara

Social: IG – @jamesroe_ie, X – @jamesroe_IE, FB – @JamesRoeJr