The addition of the 21-year-old British racer sees Abel’s program increase to 3 entries, which additionally options veteran Jacob Abel and one other incoming rookie in Yuven Sundaramoorthy.
Mason comes into this enterprise after important expertise all through the European junior method ranks, together with eight begins final season in Components 2. He has additionally amassed 4 wins in 32 begins over the previous two years within the Euroformula Open Championship.
“I’m actually trying ahead to racing in Indy NXT by Firestone with Abel Motorsports this season,” stated Mason, who additionally spent three years competing in British F3.
This might be Mason’s introduction of racing in North America.
“It’s one other chapter in my profession, now racing within the States for the primary time, so it’s going to be a brand new expertise and problem for me, however I can’t wait to get began and do it with Abel Motorsports,” Mason stated.
“I’m actually trying ahead to experiencing the American racing tradition and to get to expertise the corkscrew at Laguna (Seca), which appears mega.
“General, my objective for 2024 is to work arduous with Abel Motorsports to extract the most effective efficiency and succeed collectively.”
Staff proprietor Invoice Abel expressed his enthusiasm with including Mason and the rapid expectations it brings.
“We’re all very excited to have Josh Mason be part of us at Abel Motorsports for the 2024 Indy NXT by Firestone season,” stated Abel.
“I count on Josh to be a contender in every of the races within the INDY NXT championship and naturally, to be within the championship hunt.”
Mason will get his first-ever style of Indy NXT equipment within the season-opening weekend on the Streets of St. Petersburg March 8-10.
