INDIANAPOLIS — Ed Jones, who was named the Verizon IndyCar Series Rookie of the Year this past season will join Chip Ganassi Racing next season.
Jones, who drove for Dale Coyne Racing in 2017, will drive the No. 10 NTT DATA Honda, teaming with four-time series champion Scott Dixon.
Jones, a 22-year-old native of Great Britain finished third in the Indianapolis 500 in his maiden run in the world’s biggest race. Jones won the Indy Lights title in 2016.
“This is truly an honor to have the opportunity to drive for Chip, his organization and to represent NTT DATA. Chip runs one of the biggest and best motor racing teams in the world, and equally as important, is a proven winner across each series he competes in from Le Mans to Indianapolis and beyond,” Jones said. “I want to get up to speed quickly and learn as much as I can. Scott is a legend in the sport, and to get the chance to team with him is an amazing opportunity. I think I’m joining the team at a perfect time when the playing field is being reset with common aero kits, and everyone is adjusting to a new formula. I’m really looking forward to getting in the car and getting underway with our 2018 campaign.”
Ganassi is proud to add Jones to the team that has been reduced from four cars to two.
“We’ve been following Ed’s career for quite some time now and are pleased we are able to add him to strengthen our Indy car lineup,” Ganassi said. “He has a year of Indy car racing under his belt now and is the type of young talent that we were looking for. We can’t wait to get him on the race track.”
Source :speedsport.com
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