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Levi Jones Q&A: Indy NXT building momentum as IndyCar’s development series
Levi Jones, the director of Indy NXT, has been instrumental in the progress of the series since his appointment in October 2021. With his extensive background in racing, including driving and executive roles with USAC, he has successfully increased car counts and involvement from IndyCar teams. The 2023 season saw the highest number of starters per race since 2009, with 25 drivers competing in at least one race. The goal is to keep the number of entries at an optimal level for race promoters and provide great racing. Efforts are being made to attract more IndyCar teams to get involved in Indy NXT, ensuring it serves as a learning ground for all aspects of IndyCar, including drivers, crew, and engineers. The vision for Indy NXT over the next five years is to seamlessly transition drivers from the development program into IndyCar, creating a natural progression and giving them a shot at success.
