Ed Carpenter Racing has introduced that rookie Christian Rasmussen will shut out the 2024 IndyCar Collection season within the staff’s No. 20 Chevrolet-powered entry.
Ed Carpenter, the one driver/staff proprietor in North America’s premier open-wheel championship, was initially set to run the remaining oval rounds reverse of Rasmussen’s street and avenue schedule within the entry, however opted to take a step again in an effort to offer extra expertise for the 24-year-old Dane.
Rasmussen, the 2023 Indy NXT champion, will now run this weekend’s doubleheader at The Milwaukee Mile and the season finale at Nashville Superspeedway.
Christian Rasmussen, Ed Carpenter Racing Chevrolet
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The selection to take a step again and forgo the ultimate three races wasn’t a simple one for Carpenter, who additionally voiced it isn’t something associated to a everlasting transfer out of the automotive.
“First off, this was a really tough resolution for me to make,” Carpenter mentioned.
“I wish to make it clear that this isn’t a retirement announcement. Nonetheless, the truth is, I’ve not carried out to the extent that I anticipate of myself for the staff. Christian examined at Gateway previous to the race and he confirmed me that he deserves this expanded alternative. He additionally had such a robust efficiency in the course of the Month of Might and has earned the prospect to proceed his improvement. I’m excited to look at him end the season out robust for the No. 20 crew and the complete ECR staff.”
Grateful for the chance
Rasmussen was the best ending rookie on this yr’s Indianapolis 500, ending up twelfth in a category that additionally featured the likes of 2021 NASCAR Cup Collection champion Kyle Larson. He scored a greatest profession IndyCar end of ninth at Mid-Ohio Sports activities Automotive Course final month and sits twenty third within the general standings regardless of lacking three races (Iowa 1 & 2, Gateway).
“Firstly, I’m extremely grateful to Ed for offering me this chance,” Rasmussen mentioned.
“I’m excited to drive the No. 20 within the remaining three races and I’m absolutely dedicated to giving the staff my very best. Whereas I haven’t raced at Milwaukee or Nashville earlier than, my previous performances on ovals have been robust and I’m keen so as to add these tracks to the listing!”
