The newly fashioned Andretti Cape Indy NXT alliance will see Cape Motorsports, based by brothers Dominic and Nicholas Cape in 2001, obtain engineering and operational assist from Andretti, five-time champions within the sequence since 2005. The mannequin will mirror that of Andretti’s IndyCar Collection partnership with Meyer Shank Racing.
Cape Motorsports have lengthy been considered one of many powerhouse squads within the junior method degree, having gained 14 championships, together with an IMSA Prototype Problem title in 2006. The workforce opted to compete in Indy NXT final 12 months, which marked the primary time they have been a part of the sequence since 2010 after they partnered with Wayne Taylor Racing and featured Gustavo Yacamán behind the wheel.
“We’ve recognized Dominic and Nicholas Cape for years by junior formulation and have at all times been impressed by their efficiency,” mentioned Andretti International President J-F Thormann.
“They’ve constructed a small, however mighty group recording many wins and championships and we’re very pleased to affix forces on this Indy NXT effort. Coming collectively to convey two vehicles to the grid will assist keep energy for the game and is a testomony to our dedication to driver growth.”
Dominic Cape, President of Cape Motorsports, added: “Each Nicholas and I are thrilled to be forming an alliance with Andretti International. We had been speaking to JF for some time about this challenge and it’s thrilling to see all of it come collectively. It’s actually an honor to be forming an alliance with a reputation like Andretti, the workforce has an amazing racing pedigree. Our core values stay the identical and we proceed to try for victories, our dedication to the drivers, championships and employees stays unwavering; we’re right here to race, develop drivers and preserve successful.”
The 2024 season will start with the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg March 8-10.
