Andretti Global’s James Roe in the No.29 Topcon Dallara had a great weekend at Iowa Speedway on Saturday. The Irishman scored his INDY NXT presented by Firestone P1 Award on Friday and had a great race on Saturday as he came in second place just behind his teammate Louis Foster. Speaking following the race, Roe, who moved up two spots in the championship, commented saying:
Speaking following his record-setting qualifying run on Friday. Roe commented saying:
“I can’t thank the No. 29 Topcon crew enough – my team gave me a rocket ship. “It’s just been a hell of a few weeks and now, here we are on the pole. We got a 1-2-3 start for Andretti Global and that just shows that we have some really good cars.”
On race day, Roe continued to showcase the No. 29’s incredible speed, leading 49 of the race’s adjusted length of 55 laps on a day where tire management was a key variable. Roe and team’s effort landed them on the second step of the podium and covered in champagne as part of an all Andretti victory lane celebration. The strong result marks Roe’s second podium of the season and moves him to 7th position in the Championship standings.
Speaking following his second-place finish, Roe commented saying:
“Every driver wants to get on the top step. “However, it’s fantastic to get the pole this weekend and a podium finish. We were a little boxed in with what I could do with adjustments in the car, but that’s racing. Overall, we had a great car and it was just a dominant weekend for the Andretti team.”
Following a break for the Summer Olympic window, Roe and his No. 29 team, representing partners Topcon, Ring Power Corporation, CES Power, Strong Roots, Trintech, Tourism Ireland, and The Ireland Funds, will return to action on August 17 at the uniquely shaped oval of World Wide Technology Raceway.