Nashville, Tenn. (Thursday, September 12, 2024) – Following a weekend off, James Roe and his No. 29 Topcon Andretti Global team roll into the Volunteer State refreshed and ready for an oval battle in the Music City Grand Prix – the final contest of the 2024 INDY NXT™ by Firestone season.

Host of eight previous NTT INDYCAR SERIES events, Nashville Superspeedway promises high-intensity, wheel-to-wheel action across its banked, 1.33-mile D-shaped concrete oval. This year marks the first oval finale in a decade for the NTT INDYCAR SERIES championship and caps off a challenging oval stretch for the INDY NXT by Firestone series. Roe has showcased speed and poise across those ovals – including a pole, a track record, and a podium at Iowa Speedway – and looks to capitalize on that experience in Nashville.  

“I’m excited for this weekend in Nashville,” noted the Irish racer. “We had a great test there a few weeks ago and we’re planning to carry those good results over to the race this weekend. I’m looking forward to finishing the season strong with the No. 29 Topcon crew.” 

Roe and the No. 29 team – backed by partners Topcon, Ring Power Corporation, CES Power, Strong Roots, Trintech, Tourism Ireland, and The Ireland Funds – come to Nashville ready to bring home a points-paying finish in this weekend’s season finale.    

ABOUT THE EVENT

Event: INDY NXT by Firestone Music City Grand Prix

Season: Race 14 of 14

Race: Sunday, September 15 (12:00 p.m. ET)

Track: Nashville Superspeedway (1.33 mile oval)

Other Sessions: Practice 1 – Saturday, Sept. 14 (10:00 a.m. ET); Practice 2 – Saturday, Sept. 14 (1:00 p.m. ET); Qualifying – Saturday, Sept. 14 (3:45 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