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Askew hopeful ECR test leads to IndyCar return
The 26-year-old American Swede, Oliver Askew, is potentially making a return to the IndyCar grid in 2024. He and Christian Rasmussen, the newly crowned Indy NXT champion, are currently testing with Ed Carpenter Racing (ECR) at a road course. Askew’s goal is to secure a spot in ECR’s No. 20 Chevrolet entry alongside Rinus VeeKay for next year. Askew last competed in an IndyCar race 729 days ago at the season finale in Long Beach. If the partnership with VeeKay comes to fruition, it would create an intriguing lineup, as the two were fierce rivals in the junior formula ranks. Askew believes that his competitive nature can push VeeKay to perform at his best, and he sees an opportunity to contribute to the team’s rebuilding phase and help develop their car. Despite being dropped from Arrow McLaren ahead of the 2021 season, Askew had a successful rookie year in 2020, including a podium finish at Iowa. He had multiple substitute drives in 2021, including one for ECR at Road America. Askew enjoyed the experience and believes the team did as well.
Source: motorsport
