INDIANAPOLIS — James Roe will join Andretti Autosport for the 2023 INDY NXT by Firestone season.
Roe will pilot the No. 29 Topcon Andretti Autosport Dallara rounding out Andretti Autosport’s INDY NXT lineup.
Hailing from Ireland with a dream of racing in the NTT IndyCar Series and the Indianapolis 500, Roe began his American racing journey in 2018 in the F2000 Championship Series before moving into the FIA Formula Regional Americas Championship and Indy Pro 2000 Championship.
“I’m incredibly excited to be joining Andretti Autosport for the 2023 INDY NXT season with Topcon,” Roe said. “To join a global team as successful as Andretti Autosport and align myself with their iconic brand is a massive moment for my career, both on and off the racetrack. We’ve put in a tremendous effort to get to this point, and I want to thank Michael Andretti, J-F Thormann and Rob Edwards for the opportunity. I’d also like to thank Topcon for their continued support and I look forward to the challenge that lies ahead. I have full confidence that we have all the right ingredients for success.”
The Irish driver recorded numerous wins, pole positions and podium finishes while working his way to INDY NXT. While the 2023 season will be Roe’s first full time appearance in INDY NXT, the 24-year-old made his INDY NXT debut in 2022 competing in the first half of the season.
“It’s great to have our full lineup set and we’re excited to welcome James and Topcon to the Andretti family to round out our 2023 INDY NXT team,” CEO and Chairman of Andretti Autosport, Michael Andretti said. “He has strong INDY NXT experience to build on and we are looking forward to seeing what he’ll be able to do in his sophomore season.”
Roe and already confirmed Andretti Autosport teammates Louis Foster, Hunter McElrea and Jamie Chadwick will kick off the 2023 14-race INDY NXT on the Streets of St. Petersburg on March 5.