Indianapolis, IN (May 28, 2026) – James Roe and Chip Ganassi Racing (CGR) jump into back-to-back INDY NXT weekends as the series heads to the streets of Detroit (May 31) before making the quick turnaround to the first oval the season at World Wide Technology Raceway (June 7). Following the early May road course race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, these next two events will challenge drivers in completely different environments — from a tight and bumpy downtown  street circuit to the fast-paced intensity of short oval racing.

“Detroit is one of the toughest races on the calendar because there’s no room for mistakes on the tight and technical track,” said Roe. “Then to immediately switch gears and head to an oval the following weekend is challenging, but also pretty fun for the drivers to showcase the varied driving styles. I’m really excited for these next two weeks in the No. 8 Topcon car.”

As the grueling summer portion of his season begins, Roe remains focused on building momentum in both his INDY NXT and IMSA programs. After the St. Louis oval, Roe will have a weekend off before the INDY NXT doubleheader at Road America (June 20-21), then straight into an IMSA sports car weekend at Watkins Glen International Raceway (June 28), then right into another doubleheader INDY NXT weekend at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course (July 4-5).