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Juri Vips is back for another showcase of his skills with Rahal Letterman Lanigan that could lead to a race seat opportunity in 2025. The Estonian made his debut for RLL at Portland in 2023 and wil…
Juri Vips is making a comeback with Rahal Letterman Lanigan to showcase his skills, aiming for a race seat opportunity in 2025. His debut with RLL at Portland in 2023 impressed the team, leading to another drive with the No. 75 Honda in the upcoming NTT IndyCar Series race on Aug. 25 at the Oregon road course. Vips has become a favorite within the program due to his impressive outings and work behind the scenes, with hopes of securing more races with RLL. Bobby Rahal expressed his pleasure in running Vips at Portland, highlighting his pace and contributions to the team, especially in understanding the hybrid system. Vips, grateful for the opportunity, aims to build on his experience from last year and get up to speed quickly at the familiar Portland circuit to solidify his position within RLL. His rapid progress in a new car at Laguna Seca and strong qualifying performance indicate his potential for success in the upcoming race.
