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Andretti Global announced on Wednesday that it will give Jamie Chadwick a chance to sample an IndyCar later this season. The test day will come on September 30, after the conclusion of the current season, and will allow her to show her talents in the top-tier machinery for the first time. “I’m incredibly excited to […]
British racing driver Jamie Chadwick will have the opportunity to showcase her talents in the top-tier machinery of IndyCar for the first time on September 30 at Barber Motorsports Park after the conclusion of the current season. Chadwick, 26, expressed her excitement and gratitude for the chance to test with Andretti Global and is looking forward to learning and performing at one of the most challenging tracks on the calendar. Her success in the IndyNXT by Firestone series includes a historic victory at Road America, making her the first woman to win on a road or street course in the series. Prior to her American racing endeavors, Chadwick dominated the W Series and was a Formula 1 development driver with Williams Racing. Andretti Global CEO Michael Andretti commended Chadwick’s growth and progress in the IndyNXT program, emphasizing her competitive skills and potential for success. Chadwick’s consistent performance has earned her the opportunity to test in IndyCar and she currently ranks fifth in the IndyNXT points standings with four races remaining in the 2024 season.
