AUGUSTINE, Fla. — Irish race driver James Roe and Ring Power Corporation, the premier supplier of Cat® products and allied equipment in North and Central Florida, are pleased to announce their partnership for the 2023 INDY NXT by Firestone series.  

Roe will drive the No. 29 Andretti Autosport car this season in INDY NXT, the development series for the NTT INDYCAR SERIES. The 2023 season starts Sunday, March 5 at the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg in St. Petersburg, Florida. 

“I am excited to welcome Ring Power on board for this coming season. We both share many of the same values of teamwork, excellence and safety, all of which are major requirements in the motorsport world,” said Roe.  Ring Power President, David Alban also stated, “we are very excited to start our partnership with James Roe and the No.29 Andretti Autosport car, as we see the alignment of using data and technology to improve performance and safety on the track similar to the practices we use with our customers to improve jobsite safety, along with equipment performance and  productivity.”

Roe is one of the top Irish race drivers in the world. Originally from Naas, Ireland, Roe has found success all over the world in his racing journey. He has won races in British Formula Ford, US Formula 3,USF Pro 2000 and most recently in European GT3. 

Since 1962, Ring Power Corporation has served numerous industries in north and central Florida, including construction, landscaping and special trades, power generation, marine power, paving and road building, governmental, material handling, and utility.  

Roe and Ring Power Corporation both see how vital ingenuity is in motorsport technology and modern machinery. The iconic machinery dealer also has an integral connection to the season-opening Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on March 5, as Ring Power is the official track builder of the temporary street circuit in St. Petersburg, Florida, with its machines on site all weekend. 

The race in St. Petersburg will kick off the INDY NXT by Firestone season at 9:50 a.m. ET Sunday, March 5, with live coverage in the United States on Peacock. Roe will feature the Ring Power Corporation logo on the arm of his race suit and on the front end of his Andretti Autosport machine. 

About Ring Power Corporation 

Ring Power Corporation, North and Central Florida’s Cat® dealer, is headquartered in St. Augustine, Florida. Ring Power is comprised of eight divisions and has 60 years of experience servicing and supporting Cat® products and allied equipment. Ring Power strives to safely deliver superior solutions to our customers, personal growth and rewarding careers to our employees, and world-class representation of our suppliers’ products.

For more information, visit www.ringpower.com 

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