Indy NXT collection director Levi Jones is leaving his submit at Penske Leisure.
The USAC racing legend is departing to run Eldora Speedway and can assume his new place instantly after the September 14-15 NTT IndyCar Collection and NXT season finale at Nashville Speedway.
“On behalf of everybody at Eldora Speedway, we’re excited and grateful to have Levi Jones as our normal supervisor,” Eldora proprietor and IndyCar/NASCAR champion Tony Stewart mentioned. “Levi has at all times held Eldora in excessive regard, each as a racer and as an govt. Now in his position as normal supervisor, he combines a racer’s perspective with wonderful managerial and promotional expertise earned in USAC and IndyCar. Our followers and opponents ought to know that Eldora is in superb palms, simply because it had been earlier than.”
The seek for a alternative to guide IndyCar’s prime coaching class is beneath means.
“Within the final three seasons, we now have seen the profitable integration of Indy NXT by Firestone with the IndyCar paddock,” mentioned IndyCar president Jay Frye. “The automotive rely has climbed, and on-track competitors is nearly as good as ever. The stage is clearly set for Indy NXT’s continued progress, vitality and momentum. We thank Levi for his immense contributions and need him effectively as he returns to his roots by his new position at Eldora Speedway.”
