07 Aug 2023
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August 7, 2023

Roe Finishes Fourth at Nashville

Nashville, TN. (Monday, August 7, 2023)- Irish driver James Roe and the Music City harmonized well as Roe and his No. 29 Topcon Andretti Autosport machine finished fourth in the Firestone Music City Grand Prix – his best finish in the INDY NXT™ by Firestone series and his third top-five finish of the season.

After a strong Practice 1 and a limited Practice 2, a qualifying rain out left the No. 29 coming off the grid eighth based on championship points. The 24-year-old leveraged experience and race craft to navigate  multiple incidents on the challenging street course. Having executed a number of strategic overtakes throughout the race, Roe added a final one on the last corner of the last lap to secure fourth position.

“It was a good race,” Roe said. “Obviously, qualifying was on championship points which we weren’t super pleased of as a team because we had mega pace. We were P2 in Practice 1 and had a mechanical in Practice 2 so we didn’t get to show anything there, but we knew we had very quick cars. We started 8th and stayed out of trouble, made some moves and finished fourth.”

Roe’s performance launched him from eighth to seventh in the championship standings  for his partners Topcon, CES Power, Strong Roots, Ring Power Corporation, The Ireland Funds, and GAAPP. With 219 points, he now sits just six points out of sixth place.

“It was a massive points day for the team with moving to seventh in the championship points and we have five more rounds to go,” Roe said.

Roe and the INDY NXT series will be back in action Friday, August 11 at the world-famous Indianapolis Motor Speedway to take on the 2.4-mile road course.

 

ABOUT JAMES ROE

Hometown: Naas, Co. Kildare, Ireland

Residence: Indianapolis

Age: 24

2023 Car: No. 29 Topcon Andretti Autosport Dallara

Points Position: 7

Social: @jamesroe_ie (Instagram), @jamesroe_IE (Twitter), @JamesRoeJr (Facebook)

 

 

 

01 Aug 2023
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August 1, 2023

Roe Ready for Opportunity on Streets of Nashville

Nashville,TN.(Wednesday, August 2, 2023)- From the cornfields of Iowa to the honky-tonks of Nashville, Irish driver James Roe is ready for the change in scenery as the INDY NXT™ by Firestone series heads to the Music City for the second Firestone Music City Grand Prix.

Roe will take his No. 29 Topcon Andretti Autosport machine for 35 laps on the 2.17 mile temporary street-circuit. Drivers will pass Nissan Stadium, home of the Tennessee Titans, at one of the tightest parts of the track in turns 3 and 4.

Part of the track also includes two long straightaways across the Korean War Veterans Memorial Bridge, making Nashville the first motorsports course of its kind in the world to cross a major body of water.

“I’m excited for Nashville,” Roe said. “It’s a fun, tricky track in a city with an incredible atmosphere. I was happy with the qualifying pace we showed in Iowa. We just need to keep pushing to move up in the championship.”

Roe currently sits in eighth position in the INDY NXT championship with 187 points for his partners Topcon, CES Power, Strong Roots, Ring Power Corporation, The Ireland Funds, and GAAPP. The 24-year-old is just six points out of seventh place and is primed to move up in the championship with a strong finish in the Music City.

 

ABOUT THIS RACE

Race: INDY NXT by Firestone Music City Grand Prix

Season: Race 9 of 14

Date: 10:05 a.m. ET Sunday, August 6

Track: Downtown Nashville Street Circuit  (11-turn, 2.17-mile street circuit)

Other Sessions: Practice 1, 2:55-3:40 p.m. ET Friday, August 4. Practice 2, 10:35-11:20 a.m. ET Saturday, August 5. Qualifying, 2:05-2:25 p.m. ET Saturday, August 5.

Broadcast: Race live on Peacock, INDYCAR Radio Network (U.S.), INDYCAR Live! (outside of U.S.). Practice and qualifying on INDYCAR Live!, INDYCAR Radio Network (globally). Sky F1 UK (Europe).

 

ABOUT JAMES ROE

Hometown: Naas, Co. Kildare, Ireland

Residence: Indianapolis

Age: 24

2023 Car: No. 29 Topcon Andretti Autosport Dallara

Social: @jamesroe_ie (Instagram), @jamesroe_IE (Twitter), @JamesRoeJr (Facebook)

25 Jul 2023
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July 25, 2023

Roe Adds Another Top Ten Finish at Iowa

Newton, IA. (Monday, July 24, 2023)- The Iowa oval saw a season best top four start for James Roe and his No. 29 Topcon Andretti Autosport team. Roe finished ninth, his sixth top ten finish of the season as all four Andretti Autosport drivers finished in the top ten for the first time this year.

A rain shower on race day shifted the race from morning to evening which brought cooler track temperatures for the 7:30 p.m re-scheduled start.

After a stellar qualifying effort earning a fourth-place grid position,. the No. 29 Topcon machine got shuffled in traffic during a chaotic start..

“I got swamped at the start on the inside lane and fell back,an expensive lesson” Roe said. “Then all race battled a little bit with balance. We did what we could with the tools we have in the car, but we were just hanging on there. I’m glad to bring the car back in one piece – first and foremost.”

While managing balance, Roe avoided racing incidents around “The World’s Fastest Short Track” and drove a clean car to the checkered flag for valuable championship points.

“We saw some stuff on the telemetry already that indicated some of the balance issues,” Roe said. “We just need to figure out why and go get them next time.”

Just six points behind his nearest competitor, Roe holds eighth place in the INDY NXT™ by Firestone standings for his partners Topcon, CES Power, Strong Roots, Ring Power Corporation, The Ireland Funds, and GAAPP.  The Irish driver and his counterparts are back in action in downtown Nashville when INDY NXT visits the Music City onAugust 6th.

 

ABOUT JAMES ROE

Hometown: Naas, Co. Kildare, Ireland

Residence: Indianapolis

Age: 24

2023 Car: No. 29 Topcon Andretti Autosport Dallara

Points Position: 8

Social: @jamesroe_ie (Instagram), @jamesroe_IE (Twitter), @JamesRoeJr (Facebook)

20 Jul 2023
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July 20, 2023

Roe Eager To Take On Iowa Oval

Newton, IA. (Wednesday, July 19, 2023)- The first oval of the INDY NXT™ by Firestone series at Iowa Speedway offers a new venue for James Roe and Andretti Autosport  to showcase their speed and continue to climb the championship standings.

With speeds approaching 160 miles per hour and racing lines that rival a superspeedway, “The World’s Fastest Short Track” presents a mental and physical challenge for Roe and his fellow drivers.

“I’m looking forward to our first oval race of the season,” Roe said. “We had a pretty solid test there a few weeks ago and look to continue that over into the race weekend for a good result.I got my first road to Indy pole position on an oval and ever since have really enjoyed them.”

Going into the weekend, the Irish driver sits eighth in the championship standings with 165 points for partners Topcon, CES Power, Strong Roots, Ring Power Corporation, The Ireland Funds, and GAAPP.

With a top four finish in his recent Iowa series test, Roe and his No. 29 Topcon Andretti Autosport machine are poised for a thrilling drive and a points haul in The Hawkeye State. .

 

ABOUT THIS RACE

Race: INDY NXT by Firestone Grand Prix at Iowa Speedway

Season: Race 8 of 14

Date: 11:10 a.m. ET Saturday, July 22

Track: Iowa Speedway (.875 mile tri-oval)

Other Sessions: Practice, 3:15-4:00 p.m. ET Friday, July 21. Qualifying, 6:30-7:15 p.m. ET Friday, July 21.

Broadcast: Race live on Peacock, INDYCAR Radio Network (U.S.), INDYCAR Live! (outside of U.S.). Practice and qualifying on INDYCAR Live!, INDYCAR Radio Network (globally). Sky F1 UK (Europe).

 

ABOUT JAMES ROE

Hometown: Naas, Co. Kildare, Ireland

Residence: Indianapolis

Age: 24

2023 Car: No. 29 Topcon Andretti Autosport Dallara

Social: @jamesroe_ie (Instagram), @jamesroe_IE (Twitter), @JamesRoeJr (Facebook)

 

04 Jul 2023
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July 4, 2023

Roe Ready for Iowa After Challenging Mid-Ohio Race

Lexington, OH. (Monday, July 3, 2023)-  An interrupted qualifying session turned into a tough starting position for James Roe at Mid-Ohio – as the qualifying cadence led the No. 29 machine to miss the opportunity for a final flying lap on a rapidly improving surface and fall from the top 5 to 14th. Though starting 14th, Roe was able to gain two positions and finish 12th in his No. 29 Topcon Andretti Autosport entry while also holding his position in the championship standings.

“Obviously not the race results that we wanted from today,” Roe said. “We still moved up a bit from where we started, but this traffic is notoriously hard to pass around here.”

Sunday’s conditions offered a challenge for the field as a wet surface and a drizzle of rain throughout the race made grip harder to come by around an already tight and technical road course. Those conditions and two cautions slowed the pace and suppressed passing opportunities throughout the 35-lap race.

“We were able to make up some ground towards the end, but we got forced wide and fell back,” Roe said. “So right now I think we just got to put our heads down and keep going forward.”

Roe remains in eighth place in the INDY NXT™ by Firestone standings with 165 points for his partners Topcon, CES Power, Strong Roots, Ring Power Corporation, The Ireland Funds, and GAAPP.

The 24-year-old and his No. 29 Topcon machine will be back in action on Sunday, July 22nd when the INDY NXT series heads to Iowa Speedway in Newton, Iowa.

ABOUT JAMES ROE

Hometown: Naas, Co. Kildare, Ireland

Residence: Indianapolis

Age: 24

2023 Car: No. 29 Topcon Andretti Autosport Dallara

Points Position:8

Social: @jamesroe_ie (Instagram), @jamesroe_IE (Twitter), @JamesRoeJr (Facebook)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

28 Jun 2023
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June 28, 2023

Roe looks to carry momentum to Mid-Ohio  

Lexington, OH. (Wednesday, June 28, 2023)- After a strong drive at Road America, Irish driver James Roe looks to continue his climb of the  championship standings at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course.

Roe’s five top-ten finishes are tied for the most in the INDY NXT™ by Firestone series this year. This  consistency has earned  147 points and eighth position in the championship standings for partners Topcon, CES Power, Strong Roots, Ring Power Corporation, The Ireland Funds, and GAAPP..

The No. 29 Topcon Andretti Autosport team has the right man in Roe to navigate the elevation changes, various corner speeds, and narrow racing ribbon at Mid-Ohio.  Roe has a wealth of  experience  at the storied track including a USF Pro 2000 win and a top-ten Indy NXT finish in 2021. 

“Excited to get to Mid-Ohio this weekend,” Roe said. “I got my first USF Pro Championship win at Mid-Ohio and the team has enjoyed a lot of success here, so let’s keep that going.”

Expect Roe to capitalize on his experience as he chases a sixth straight top-ten finish and continued movement up the championship standings at the 13-turn, 2.26-mile road course.

 

 

ABOUT THIS RACE

Race: INDY NXT by Firestone Grand Prix at Mid-Ohio

Season: Race 7 of 14

Date: 11:30 a.m. ET Sunday, July 2

Track: Mid-Ohio (13-turn, 2.26-mile road circuit)

Other Sessions: Practice 1, 1:55-2:40 p.m. ET Friday, June 30. Practice 2, 8:35-9:20 a.m. ET Saturday, July 2. Qualifying, 2;05-2:25 p.m. ET Saturday, July 2.

Broadcast: Race live on Peacock, INDYCAR Radio Network (U.S.), INDYCAR Live! (outside of U.S.). Practice and qualifying on INDYCAR Live!, INDYCAR Radio Network (globally). Sky F1 UK (Europe).

 

ABOUT JAMES ROE

Hometown: Naas, Co. Kildare, Ireland

Residence: Indianapolis

Age: 24

2023 Car: No. 29 Topcon Andretti Autosport Dallara

Social: @jamesroe_ie (Instagram), @jamesroe_IE (Twitter), @JamesRoeJr (Facebook)

19 Jun 2023
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June 19, 2023

Top Five Finish for Roe at Road America

Elkhart Lake, WI. (Monday, June 19, 2023)– Irish racing star James Roe continued to show strong race pace and smart composure as he turned a 10th place start for his No. 29 Topcon Andretti Autosport team into a fifth place result at Road America..

The 20-lap race marked Roe’s fifth straight top-ten finish and his second top-five finish of the season for his partners Topcon, CES Power, Strong Roots, Ring Power Corporation, The Ireland Funds, and GAAPP.

Roe stayed poised as other drivers struggled to find grip around the 14-turn, four-mile road circuit – with Roe executing a skilledpass on then points-leader Christian Rasmussen on lap six to capture sixth place. After the field bunched up due to a caution on lap ten, Roe navigated the restart beautifully to hold sixth position and eventually move up to fifth.

“I think we had a really solid drive. We moved forward five spots from P10 to P5 with a number of fastest laps throughout the race. We ran out of push to pass towards the end, so I couldn’t challenge for fourth, but I think it just shows the pace we have in these Andretti cars – we all move forward in every race. Just need a little luck in qualifying and we’re away.”

The 24-year-old has established himself as one of the most consistent drivers of the year. With the result at Road America, he improves to eighth in the INDY NXT™ by Firestone standings with 147 championship points – only 11 points out of fifth place.

Roe and his No. 29 Topcon machine will be back in action on Sunday, July 2nd when the INDY NXT series heads to Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio.

ABOUT JAMES ROE

Hometown: Naas, Co. Kildare, Ireland

Residence: Indianapolis

Age: 24

2023 Car: No. 29 Topcon Andretti Autosport Dallara

Points Position:8

Social: @jamesroe_ie (Instagram), @jamesroe_IE (Twitter), @JamesRoeJr (Facebook)

14 Jun 2023
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June 14, 2023

Roe Takes Strong Race Pace to Road America

Elkhart Lake, WI. (Wednesday, June 13, 2023)– Road America holds great promise for Ireland’s James Roe in an INDY NXT™ by Firestone championship season that has recorded a different winner in each of the first five races.

One of the most consistent drivers in the field, Roe added two more top-ten finishes around the streets of Detroit, highlighted by a sixth place finish in race two. The 24-year-old sits ninth in the championship standing with 117 points – with just 6 points separating him from teammate Louis Foster in 6th place.

Roe’s experience at the circuit will benefit his No. 29 Topcon Andretti Autosport team as they tackle the historic four-mile, 14-turn road course. In 2019, Roe notched a Road America win in the U.S. Formula 3 championship and followed up in 2022 with a solid drive to a seventh place finish in the INDY NXT event. .

“I am really looking forward to this weekend’s race at Road America,” Roe said. “The track has just been repaved so it will be interesting to see how that shapes up for everyone. Our race pace has been very strong over the past few weeks so the plan is to capitalize on that with the No. 29 crew.”

Andretti Autosport has recorded 17 INDY NXT podium finishes at Road America since the track returned to the schedule in 2016. Roe looks to add to that number and grow his championship points cache for his partners Topcon, CES Power, Strong Roots, Ring Power Corporation, The Ireland Funds, and GAAPP.

 ABOUT THIS RACE

Race: INDY NXT by Firestone Grand Prix at Road America

Season: Race 6 of 14

Date: 11:00 a.m. ET Sunday, June 18

Track: Road America (14-turn, 4-mile road circuit)

Other Sessions: Practice 1, 2:50-3:35 p.m. ET Friday, June 16. Practice 2, 9:50-10:35 a.m. ET Saturday, June 17. Qualifying, 1:15-1:35 p.m. ET Saturday, June 17.

Broadcast: Race live on Peacock, INDYCAR Radio Network (U.S.), INDYCAR Live! (outside of U.S.). Practice and qualifying on INDYCAR Live!, INDYCAR Radio Network (globally). Sky F1 UK (Europe).

 

ABOUT JAMES ROE

Hometown: Naas, Co. Kildare, Ireland

Residence: Indianapolis

Age: 24

2023 Car: No. 29 Topcon Andretti Autosport Dallara

Social: @jamesroe_ie (Instagram), @jamesroe_IE (Twitter), @JamesRoeJr (Facebook)

13 Jun 2023
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June 13, 2023

James Roe Announces Partnership with Global Allergy and Airways Patient Platform

VIENNA, AUSTRIA- Irish racing driver James Roe and the Global Allergy and Airways Patient Platform, known as GAAPP, are delighted to announce a partnership for the remainder of the 2023 INDY NXT™ by Firestone championship season.

Roe will display the GAAPP logo on his racing helmet as he pilots the No. 29 Andretti Autosport car this season in the INDY NXT championship, the development series for the NTT INDYCAR SERIES.

“As someone who has dealt with the effects of asthma my entire life on and off the track, I know how debilitating atopic diseases can be,” Roe said. “I’m proud to be partnering with GAAPP to grow awareness and help the needs of people struggling with asthma everywhere. My journey is proof that even with asthma you can still chase your dreams.”

Since 2009, GAAPP has led the charge to support and empower patients dealing with allergies, airways, and atopic diseases throughout the world. GAAPP has more than 60 constituent members from every continent sharing the best practices and insisting on government’s duty to protect patient’s rights.

“GAAPP is excited to work alongside James to raise awareness of asthma & atopic diseases,” GAAPP President Tonya A. Winters said. “His passion for life and this cause is contagious!”

Roe is one of the top Irish race drivers in the world. Originally from Naas, Co. Kildare, 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.

The 24-year-old sits ninth in the championship standings after five races with nine races remaining. Roe and his fellow drivers see action again on June 18th they travel to the storied course in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin for the INDY NXT by Firestone Grand Prix at Road America with live coverage in the United States on Peacock.

About GAAPP:

Our mission is to globally support and empower patients with allergies, airways and atopic diseases by protecting their rights and insisting on the duties of governments, healthcare professionals and the general public.

GAAPP’s vision is to create a world where patients with allergies, airways and atopic diseases live better. We operate based on the values of respect, responsibility, and relationships.

For more information, visit https://gaapp.org

 

 

 

07 Jun 2023
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June 7, 2023

 CES Power announces partnership extension with James Roe for 2023 INDY NXT by Firestone Season

MEMPHIS, TENN.,  June 7, 2023 — Irish race car driver James Roe and CES Power, the leading global provider of cutting-edge power generation, distribution, and temperature control equipment, today announced the extension of their partnership, pioneered in 2022, for the 2023 INDY NXT™ by Firestone championship.  

Roe is piloting the No. 29 car of Andretti Autosport this season in INDY NXT – the official development series for the NTT INDYCAR SERIES.  Originally from Naas, Co. Kildare,  Ireland, the 24-year-old has found success all over the world in his racing journey with wins and podiums in British Formula Ford, US Formula 3, USF Pro 2000, and most recently, European GT3. 

For more than two decades, CES Power, previously known as CAT Entertainment, has been a global leader in custom, cutting-edge solutions for large-scale live events. Its impressive roster of clients includes major music festivals such as Coachella, Bonnaroo, and Lollapalooza, as well as prestigious sporting events such as the NFL, PGA Tour, and Formula One. With 24/7 worldwide services that encompass power generation, power distribution, HVAC, and uninterrupted power supplies, CES Power is committed to delivering seamless, reliable solutions to meet the needs of its clients.  Just recently, CES Power, announced the launch of its new sister division, CES Technologies. The new generation of event infrastructure, CES Technologies, offers a comprehensive range of services, including site management software, zero emissions equipment, drone mapping surveys, wifi, and camera networks. 

In the racing space, CES Power is powering up the  Porsche Motorsport North America 963 Customer Support Program with two hauler mounted generators – both know the hybrid engine era is on the horizon, and a trusted brand like CES Power will be needed.  “Our work with James is a strong reflection of this vision. Together, we’re racing not just towards the finish line but towards a cleaner and more efficient future.” – Greg Landa, CEO, CES Power.

The INDY NXT championship will be in action next on June 18th as Roe and his competitors travel to the storied course at Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin for the INDY NXT by Firestone Grand Prix at Road America with live coverage in the United States on Peacock. Roe will feature the CES Power logo on the upper area of the race suit and on the front end of his Andretti Autosport machine. 

About CES Power 

Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Memphis, TN, CES Power has a multi-decade track record of providing reliable and safe power solutions to its customers. CES Power offers a full range of technology-driven power services to the broadcasting, entertainment, and industrial sectors. For more information, visit www.cespower.com.