On Monday, James Roe took part in a one-day INDYCAR test on the IMS Road Course. This was his first chance to drive an Indy car, as he piloted the #76 Juncos Hollinger Racing Chevrolet.

The test was an integral step in Roe’s pursuit of a full-time INDYCAR seat, as well as the team’s commitment to develop young talent moving up from INDY NXT. Having now done a successful test, it shows his ability to provide engineering feedback at the highest level.

“It was great to have James with us for Monday’s test at Indianapolis Motor Speedway,” said Ricardo Juncos, President of Juncos Hollinger Racing. “I think he did a fantastic job in his first-ever INDYCAR test, showing a high level of professionalism both inside and outside the car. Compared to other drivers running under the same conditions, James was immediately on pace within his first two outings, showing how quickly he adapted to the new car.”

“What stood out to me the most was his feedback and the confidence he showed when communicating with the engineers,” continued Juncos. “He was already guiding them in the right direction, demonstrating not only the right personality and approach but also a strong technical understanding of the race car. I see great potential for him in INDYCAR if he’s surrounded by the right program and supported by a well-planned, long-term strategy. Our whole team enjoyed working with him, and we’re excited to see where his development takes him next.”

It was truly a great day on track, and a full circle moment for me to finally get in an Indy car, something I have dreamed of for many years,” said James Roe. “The test left me hungry for more.”

“We got through many test items for the team, and I was comfortable and felt right at home. There were some issues with the hybrid system in the afternoon that kept us from showing the true speed. However, we know we would have been in the top four of the day for sure. Bottom line, I felt really good out there and the Indy car feels like home.”

Looking towards 2026, Roe Autosport is analyzing all options in the coming weeks, with a variety of great opportunities on the table.

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