Juncos Hollinger Racing has added veteran race automotive designer and engineer Will Phillips to its NTT IndyCar Collection program as its new head of trackside engineering, which follows the latest acquisition of David Brown as JHR’s new technical director. The Ricardo Juncos- and Brad Hollinger-owned crew additionally promoted Tom Edwards to crew supervisor, reporting to crew principal Dave O’Neill.
“Becoming a member of Juncos Hollinger Racing is an thrilling alternative to contribute to a crew that’s dedicated to excellence and innovation,” mentioned Phillips, who oversaw the creation and improvement of the Dallara DW12 chassis whereas employed by IndyCar. “I stay up for making use of my expertise to assist JHR obtain its aggressive targets.”
Edwards has been inside the JHR program because it absorbed Carlin Racing’s gear and a excessive quantity of its IndyCar workers.
“I’m honored to tackle the position of crew supervisor at Juncos Hollinger Racing,” Edwards mentioned. “There may be boundless potential for development and success within the years forward, as I’ve seen firsthand throughout my practically decade-long journey with JHR.”
The brand new layers of technical and managerial depth are welcomed by O’Neill, who joined JHR final season after a protracted stint in System 1.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Will Phillips and promote Thomas Edwards into their new roles at JHR,” O’Neill mentioned. “Will’s technical experience and management in engineering are second to none, and Tom’s deep understanding of the crew’s operations makes him the perfect candidate to information us ahead as crew supervisor. Collectively, they convey a wealth of expertise and a shared imaginative and prescient for our future success.”
JHR is one in every of two groups with IndyCar seats left to fill. Sting Ray Robb has been confirmed in its second entry, however its main automotive stays open.
