INDIANAPOLIS — Round 14 of the 2023 NTT INDYCAR SERIES heads back to the ‘Racing Capital of the World’ for the third time this season and Friday and Saturday’s on-track challenge will be almost identical to that posed by May’s GMR Grand Prix as both races use the same infield road course configuration.

At the GMR Grand Prix, Callum Ilott and Agustín Canapino showed encouraging early season form as they progressed from their respective P24 and P25 starting grid spots to record solid P18 and P21 finishes at the checkered flag.

The 2.439-mile, 14-turn Indy road course will therefore provide a familiar challenge – particularly to rookie Agustín who has had to learn every circuit from scratch so far this season.

“It’s always nice to race in Indianapolis; every time we’re there it’s a very special feeling,” said Canapino. “This weekend is slightly different because we will run on Friday and Saturday, so it will be important to start well in order to get a good result at the finish. “As we are now entering into the final stages of this year’s championship, we are determined to give our all and finish the season in the best
position possible.”

The track, which is located less than a mile from Juncos Hollinger Racing’s headquarters in Indianapolis, combines the high-speed front straight and portions of Turns 1 and 2 at the iconic ‘Brickyard’ before the lap heads onto the infield to negotiate some tight and twisty corners. Heading into the final four races of the season, Callum sits P14 in the drivers’ championship, while Agustín is P21.

“Indianapolis is now my second home, so this will be my third home race of the year,” Ilott remarked. “This weekend will be a special occasion for me and the team.

“It should be an interesting weekend, too. There are some things to improve on compared to the previous time we raced there. We now know a bit more about what we need to do and how to execute that.”