MILWAUKEE, Wis. (Monday, September 3, 2024) – Irish driver James Roe showcased his tenacity and racecraft at the historic Milwaukee Mile on Saturday afternoon where he and his No. 29 Topcon entry contributed to a dominant day for Andretti Global.   

With just one practice at a track making its return to the schedule after a nearly ten year hiatus, Roe and his counterparts had to be quick studies of the Milwaukee Mile’s unique nuances. With an experienced pilot at the helm, the No. 29 Topcon team showed pace and poise in Saturday’s qualifying, securing a starting spot on the fourth row of the grid.

When the green flag dropped just a few hours later, Roe’s skills were immediately put to the test – surviving a chaotic start that shuffled the No. 29 back a few positions and then stealthily avoiding a spinning car ahead which brought out a caution. Following the restart, the Irish driver showed his speed and mettle as he methodically stalked and executed passes, fighting his way up four positions to secure a sixth place finish on the day.   

“I think overall it was a good day,” said Roe reflecting on the race. “We dodged mayhem at the start and worked our way forward the rest of the race. I knew that we had a fast car out there and managed to get some huge points. We passed a lot of cars and Andretti flat-out dominated this weekend, so we’re happy.”

Coming off a strong result, Roe and his No. 29 team – proudly representing partners Topcon, Ring Power Corporation, CES Power, Strong Roots, Trintech, Tourism Ireland, and The Ireland Funds – return to action in two weeks for the INDY NXT by Firestone season finale at Nashville Superspeedway.

ABOUT JAMES ROE

Hometown: Naas, Co. Kildare, Ireland

Residence: Indianapolis

Age: 25

2024 Car: No. 29 Topcon Andretti Global Dallara

Points Position: 8

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