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Indy NXT series director Levi Jones is leaving his post at Penske Entertainment. The USAC racing legend is departing to run Eldora Speedway and will assume his new position immediately after the Se…
Levi Jones, the director of the Indy NXT series, is stepping down from his position at Penske Entertainment. The renowned USAC racing figure will now take over as the general manager at Eldora Speedway, starting immediately after the NTT IndyCar Series and NXT season finale at Nashville Speedway on September 14-15. Eldora’s owner, the legendary Tony Stewart, expressed excitement and gratitude for having Jones on board, praising his high regard for Eldora both as a racer and an executive. Stewart believes that Jones’ extensive managerial and promotional experience from USAC and IndyCar will greatly benefit Eldora Speedway, assuring fans and competitors that the track is in capable hands. As the search for a new leader for IndyCar’s premier development series begins, IndyCar president Jay Frye acknowledged Jones’ significant impact in integrating Indy NXT into the IndyCar paddock and expressed confidence in the category’s future growth and success. Frye thanked Jones for his valuable contributions and wished him success in his new role at Eldora Speedway, highlighting his return to his racing roots.
