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Dalton Kellett Joins Juncos Racing for the 2019  Indy Lights Championship

Posted by  on Tuesday, February 26th 2019     

Indianapolis, Indiana (February 26, 2019) – Juncos Racing announced today Dalton Kellett would join the team for the 2019 Indy Lights Presented by Cooper Tires season. Kellett joins Indy Pro 2000 Champion Rinus VeeKay for Juncos Racing’s two car line-up.

Dalton Kellett (Toronto, Canada) recently completed his third season in Indy Lights where he captured one pole and two podiums. The Canadian recorded three podiums between the 2016-2017 seasons and won the Hi-Tide Boat Lifts Kids on Track Spirit Award in 2017.

Kellett said, “Competing in the 2019 Indy Lights season with Juncos Racing is a very exciting opportunity. Ricardo (Juncos) and his team have proven themselves championship winners on many occasions and across different series. As such, I am very enthusiastic about our partnership. As a returning veteran to the series, consistency, podiums, and wins will be the focus for this year. It’s been a long off-season, so I am ready for St. Pete and can’t wait to get behind the wheel of the #67 K-Line Insulators USA/Ten80 Education Juncos Racing machine.”

Team Owner Ricardo Juncos said, “We are really looking forward to working with an Indy Lights veteran like Dalton. He has continued to grow each year in the series, so we look to take this momentum and take it to the 2019 season. Dalton is not only a great addition to our team, but also as a teammate for our rookie Rinus (VeeKay) who will make his first start in the Indy Lights series this year. I want to thank Dalton, his family, and sponsors for the chance to add Dalton to our growing program.”

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Juncos Racing signs Rasmus Lindh for 2019 Indy Pro 2000 Championship Presented by Cooper Tires campaign

Posted by  on Wednesday, February 20th 2019     

Indianapolis, Ind. – Juncos Racing announced today Rasmus Lindh would join the team for the 2019 Indy Pro 2000 Presented by Cooper Tires Championship. Lindh is the first driver announced to the reigning 2018 Indy Pro 2000 (former Pro Mazda) champions line-up.

Rasmus Lindh (Gothenburg, Sweden) made his first appearance with Juncos Racing this past fall at the Chris Griffis Memorial Test at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

“I’m very happy to have the opportunity to go to the next step in the Road to Indy program with a championship winning team. I really enjoyed working with Juncos Racing this past fall, so I am happy that we are back together for the 2019 season. “

Lindh joins Juncos Racing after an impressive rookie season in the Cooper Tires USF2000 Championship where he earned five podiums and three poles. The young Swedish native would go on to claim second in the championship.

Team Owner Ricardo Juncos said, “We are very happy to announce our first Indy Pro 2000 driver for the 2019 season. Rasmus (Lindh) has a lot of talent which he showed us this past fall during the Chris Griffis test. We are very excited to begin our work with him and are looking forward to another successful season. I would like to thank Rasmus, his family, and sponsors for the opportunity to have him a part of our Indy Pro 2000 program.”

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Rinus VeeKay Advances to Indy Lights with Juncos Racing

Posted by  on Friday, December 21st 2018     

Indianapolis, Indiana (December 21, 2018) – Juncos Racing announced today that the reigning Indy Pro 2000 Championship Presented by Cooper Tires champion Rinus VeeKay would return to the team for the 2019 Indy Lights Presented by Cooper Tires Championship. VeeKay is the first driver named to the championship-winning Indy Lights team line-up.

VeeKay , from Hoofddorp, Netherlands, will continue his run with Juncos Racing after a very successful season capturing the 2018 Indy Pro 2000 (formerly Pro Mazda) Championship, recording 10 podiums, six poles, and seven wins. By claiming the title, VeeKay was awarded a Mazda scholarship and will make his move up to the final step of the Road to Indy ladder joining the Indy Lights series.

“I really feel at home with Juncos Racing, “said VeeKay. “I think I can improve my performance and get better with this team, and that is extremely important for my next goal, the IndyCar Series. It’s also great to see that the team work extremely hard for me. Last season they proved that, after a setback, they can come back better than ever before and that they do everything they can to be successful. The 2015 and 2017 Indy Lights titles prove that. I’m really looking forward to working together with Ricardo and his team again and to being successful together. I would also like to thank Jumbo, La Place and KNAF Talent First for their ongoing support. I’m also really proud to represent Mazda in Indy Lights next season as their last scholarship winner.”

VeeKay began testing the Dallara IL-15 with Juncos Racing at the 2018 Chris Griffis Test and recently completed the Road to Indy Open Test at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

Team Owner Ricardo Juncos said, “We are thrilled to have Rinus continue with our team for the 2019 Indy Lights season after an extremely successful year in Pro Mazda. Rinus has proved that he is ready for the next level of the Road to Indy through his work ethic both on and off the track. The level of training he goes through and the time he commits to developing himself as a driver shows the dedication and passion he has to take his career to the next level. We developed a great relationship throughout the 2018 season and look forward to carrying that momentum into next year. I would like to thank Rinus, his family, and sponsors for their commitment to Juncos Racing.”

The 2019 Indy Lights Championship kicks off March 8-10 with Rounds 1 and 2 on the Streets of St. Petersburg, Florida.

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Juncos Racing Adds Heamin Choi to the Chris Griffis Memorial Test

Posted by  on Thursday, September 20th 2018     

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Indianapolis, Indiana (September 20, 2018) – Juncos Racing announced today that Heamin Choi would rejoin the team for the Eighth Annual Chris Griffis Memorial test this weekend at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Choi is the second driver to commit to the Juncos Racing Indy Lights Presented by Cooper Tires line-up.
Heamin Choi (Busan, Korea) made his first appearance with Juncos Racing at the 2017 Mazda Road to Indy Chris Griffis Memorial Test. Choi rejoined the team earlier this month for the 2018 Indy Lights season finale at Portland International Raceway.
Choi will pilot the No. 7 Juncos Racing car on the 2.439 mile, 14-Turn road course located at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Choi said, “I am happy to be back at the Chris Griffis Memorial test this weekend. I feel that I need more practice after a difficult weekend at Portland. Racing in Indianapolis is always very exciting. My goal at the test is to gain back my confidence in the cockpit. I want to thank Juncos Racing for their support and I can’t wait to see them!”
Team Owner Ricardo Juncos said, “I am happy that Heamin (Choi) has decided to come back and run with us again at the Chris Griffis Memorial test. Even though he had a difficult weekend in Portland, he did a good job handling everything after being out of the Indy Lights car for almost a year. I know he will continue to improve and gain back the pace we saw last year.”
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Rinus VeeKay Returns to Juncos Racing for the Chris Griffis Memorial Test

Posted by  on Wednesday, September 19th 2018     

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Indianapolis, Indiana (September 19, 2018) – Juncos Racing announced today that 2018 Pro Mazda Champion Rinus VeeKay would return to the team for the Eighth Annual Chris Griffis Memorial Test for the Indy Lights Presented by Cooper Tires sessions.

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The 2018 Pro Mazda Champion Rinus VeeKay (Hoofddrop, Netherlands) will make his first appearance in the Indy Lights car since winning the Pro Mazda Championship Presented by Cooper Tires earlier this month. This will be the 18-year-old’s second time in the Indy Lights car on 2.439 mile, 14-Turn road course at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
VeeKay dominated the second half of the 2018 Pro Mazda Championship winning five consecutive races and six consecutive poles. The young rookie took home a total of 10 podiums, seven poles, and seven wins during the season.
“I’m happy to say that I will test Indy Lights at the Chris Griffis test with Juncos Racing,” said VeeKay. “I’ve experienced an amazing and very successful Pro Mazda season with them and I am looking forward to prepare myself for the next level in my Road To Indy!”
Team Owner Ricardo Juncos said, “We are really excited to get Rinus (VeeKay) in the Indy Lights car with us this weekend. He had an incredible Pro Mazda season. It was a battle for the championship all year long, but Rinus really started taking control with his five straight wins. He was extremely focused all year and it proved to pay off by winning the championship. I know he will be successful this weekend when he gets behind the wheel of the Indy Lights car.”

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Heamin Choi Joins Juncos Racing for Indy Lights Finale at Portland

Posted by  on Tuesday, August 21st 2018     

Indianapolis, Indiana (August 21, 2018) – Juncos Racing announced today that Heamin Choi would join the team for the Indy Lights Championship Presented by Cooper Tires 2018 season finale at Portland International Raceway. Choi will team up with current Juncos Racing driver Victor Franzoni.

Heamin Choi will be making his return to the Indy Lights presented by Cooper Tires series with Juncos Racing for the season-ending double header at Portland International Raceway (Photo courtesy of Indianapolis Motor Speedway, LLC Photography)

Heamin Choi (Busan, Korea) made his first appearance with Juncos Racing at the 2017 Mazda Road to Indy Chris Griffis Test at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Choi previously competed in the 2015 Indy Lights Championship at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca.

Choi will pilot the No. 7 Juncos Racing car on the 1.97 mile, 12-Turn road course located in Portland, Oregon.

Choi said, “I’m very excited to come back to the Indy Lights Championship with Juncos Racing. It was really hard to have a long break without racing. During my break I worked on meeting a lot of people and finding some Korean partners. The Portland race will be good preparation for my next season and my Indy 500 hopefully in the near future. I hope to get my confidence back and show my potential at Portland International Raceway. I appreciate Ricardo (Juncos) for giving me a great opportunity and my supporters in Korea.”

Team Principle Ricardo Juncos said, “We are pleased to have Heamin (Choi) back with us. We had a great time working with him last October at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway during the Chris Griffis test. Even though Heamin has not been in an Indy Lights car this season, I am confident he will have a great run at Portland. I want to thank Heamin, his family, and sponsors for the opportunity to work with him again.”

 

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Juncos Racing Remembers Former Pro Mazda Driver Jeff Green

Posted by  on Monday, June 18th 2018     

Juncos Racing Remembers Former Pro Mazda Driver Jeff Green

Indianapolis, Indiana (June 18, 2018) – This past weekend, 2017 Pro Mazda driver Jeff Green passed away in a racing incident at the Canadian Tire Motorsports Park located in Ontario, Canada. Jeff drove for Juncos Racing in the 2017 Pro Mazda Championship Presented by Cooper Tires.

Juncos Racing driver Jeff Green (Photo Courtesy of Patagonia Solutions)

Jeff Green played a huge role at Juncos Racing both on and off track. His charismatic personality and contagious smile were well known to everyone in the Mazda Road to Indy ladder series. Jeff put in a lot of time and effort into being a better driver each day. His devotion to motorsports and to living life to the fullest could not be underestimated.
Juncos Racing Team Owner Ricardo Juncos said, “We are deeply saddened with the news of the passing of Jeff Green. Jeff was an outstanding man. He was very dedicated to his family and to his racing career. He was a true joy to be around, especially at the track. He supported this team so much in numerous ways and we cannot thank him enough. We will be forever grateful for our time with Jeff.  His family will always be a part of the Juncos Racing family. Our thoughts and prayers go to his wife Pam, children, family, and friends during this very difficult time. “
Former Pro Mazda Teammate Victor Franzoni, grew to have a strong friendship with Green over the 2017 season and credits Green to helping keep his racing career alive. Franzoni said “I could not believe it when I received the news from Ricardo (Juncos). I am completely heartbroken. Jeff (Green) is a big reason why I am now in the Indy Lights series. He kept my dream going by being my teammate last year in Pro Mazda. He is the most amazing teammate I have ever had in my life and through that we became great friends. I learned a lot from Jeff, he was always teaching me and helping me in any way he could. There are no words to describe this loss. My deepest condolences to his wife Pam and all of his family. Jeff will always be remembered for how amazing and happy of a guy he was.”
Funeral service arrangements will be announced by the family.

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Alfonso Celis Jr. Joins Juncos Racing for 2018 Indy Lights Championship

Posted by  on Friday, February 23rd 2018     

Alfonso Celis Jr. Joins Juncos Racing for 2018 Indy Lights Championship

Indianapolis, IN (February 23, 2018) – Juncos Racing announced today that Mexican Alfonso Celis Jr. will join the team for the 2018 Indy Lights Championship Presented by Cooper Tires. Celis is the second driver to commit to the reigning 2017 Indy Lights Champions.

Alfonso Celis, Jr. will be making the move to the Indy Lights presented by Cooper Tires series for the 2018 season. (Photo Courtesy of Juncos Racing)

Alfonso Celis Jr. (Puebla, Mexico) joins the Indy Lights Championship after a successful season in the World Series Formula V8, where he claimed one pole and one win to finish third in the championship. Celis was also a Formula One Reserve Driver for Sahara Force India Formula One during the 2016 and 2017 seasons.
“I’m very excited to be joining Juncos Racing for the 2018 Indy Lights Championship presented by Cooper Tires! I have known the team for a long time and it was finally time to do something together. The Indy Lights championship has proven to be very competitive and I’m confident that with my experience and with the success that the Juncos team has had we should be able to be a contender for the championship right away. Being in IndyCar has always been something I’ve dreamed of. I grew up watching the series from Mexico and this will be a great step towards that goal. I can’t wait to be on top of the podium with the Mexican flag on my shoulders!”
Celis will drive the No. 7 Juncos Racing car and make his first debut in the Indy Lights Championship this week in the Mazda Road to Indy Official Series test at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Indy Lights drivers will spend one-day testing on the 1.5 mile oval and one day on the 2.21 mile, 14-turn road course.
Team Owner Ricardo Juncos said, “I am thrilled to bring Alfonso (Celis) on board for our 2018 Indy Lights team. He has incredible talent behind the wheel, which we first had the chance to see when he tested with our team in the Pro Mazda car back in 2013. Alfonso brings a lot of experience to the series after spending most of his time running in open-wheel series throughout Europe and he was even a Formula One reserve driver for Sahara Force India. I am confident he will be a top contender this year for the championship. I want to thank Alfonso, his management team, and family for committing to our team for the 2018 season.”
Juncos Racing became the first team during the 2017 season to win both the Pro Mazda Championship Presented by Cooper Tires and Indy Lights Championship in the same year.
The 2018 Indy Lights championship kicks off March 9-11 on the Streets of St. Petersburg, Florida.
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Carlos Cunha joins Juncos Racing 2018 Pro Mazda line-up

Posted by  on Tuesday, December 12th 2017     

 
Indianapolis, IN (December 12, 2017) – Juncos Racing announced today Carlos Cunha will join the team for the 2018 Pro Mazda Championship Presented by Cooper Tires. Cunha is the third driver to commit to the reigning 2017 Pro Mazda champions.
Carlos Cunha (Campinas, Brazil) joins Juncos Racing after a successful rookie season in the 2017 Pro Mazda Championship. The young Brazilian recorded seven podium finishes and ended the season third in the championship.
“It’s great to become a part of Juncos Racing,” said Cunha. “I am really excited to start the 2018 season with Juncos Racing. This fall we did some testing together and from there I was able to see how focused everyone on the team is and I even felt like I became a part of their family in no time. I am confident we will get great results together next year and I look forward to learning and growing more with the team. It will be a huge pleasure and also a great responsibility to carry the number one on my car, thanks to Victor (Franzoni) and I hope to deliver it back to the team at the end of the year!”
Cunha began testing with Juncos Racing in early October at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. The Brazilian made his official debut with the team for the Chris Griffis Memorial test at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway running the first day in the Pro Mazda series and the second day in the Indy Lights series.
Team Owner Ricardo Juncos said “We are excited to add Carlos (Cunha) to our Pro Mazda line-up. From the moment we started testing with him in early October, we knew he would be a great fit for our team. Carlos has been very quick in testing and even had an impressive showing in the Indy Lights car at the Chris Griffis test back in October. He had a great run this past season in the Pro Mazda series and we are confident he will carry that momentum into the 2018 season. I want to thank Carlos, his family, and Fernando Avallone of Ava Sports for the opportunity to work with him this coming year!”
The 2018 Pro Mazda Championship kicks off March 9th – 12th on the Streets of St. Petersburg, Florida.
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Robert Megennis advances to Pro Mazda Championship with Juncos Racing

Posted by  on Tuesday, December 5th 2017     

Indianapolis, IN (December 5, 2017) – Juncos Racing announced today that Palo Alto Networks driver Robert Megennis will join their 2018 Pro Mazda Championship Presented by Cooper Tires driver line-up. Megennis is the second driver to commit to the reigning championship team.
Robert Megennis (New York, New York) moves up to the Pro Mazda series after a strong two-year run in the Cooper Tires USF2000 Championship Powered by Mazda. The young American finished off the 2017 season with one pole and one win, both coming at the season-opener on the streets of St. Petersburg, Florida. Megennis first joined the Mazda Road to Indy ladder system in 2016, where he was awarded “Rookie of the Year” and received the “Tilton Hard Charger” award while running in the USF2000 series.

“I’m very excited to be joining Juncos Racing for the 2018 Pro Mazda Championship,” said Megennis. “We had a great Chris Griffis test, where we led sessions on both days. I have a lot of confidence in Juncos’ ability to not only give me the fastest car on the grid but also to help me become a better all around driver. The team has proven itself in every series it’s contested, and I’m confident that we will perform with the new PM-18. I’m looking forward to a great upcoming year. I can’t thank Juncos Racing and Palo Alto Networks enough for this amazing opportunity. GO GREEN!”

Megennis made his first run with Juncos Racing at the 2017 Chris Griffis Memorial Test at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Although Megennis ran into electrical issues the first day, he was able to put together a strong run finishing the final session of both days at the top of the speed charts.

Team Owner Ricardo Juncos said, “After what Rob (Megennis) showed us at the Chris Griffis Test this past October, I am thrilled to add him to our Pro Mazda driver line-up. This test really tests a driver since everyone is watching, unlike most other tests when you are there without the pressure of others. Rob ran into some electrical issues the first day of the test, but that did not stop him from putting up the fastest time in the last session and he came back the next day and did it again. After seeing how he performed under this type of pressure I am very confident he will have a great year in the Pro Mazda series. I want to thank Rob, his family and Palo Alto Networks for their commitment to our team and I look forward to a solid year with Rob in the Pro Mazda championship.”

The 2018 Pro Mazda Championship kicks off March 9th – 12th on the Streets of St. Petersburg, Florida

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