Roth hopes to help another Indy Pro Series driver achieve dream: Canadian entrepreneur Marty Roth continually looks to the future.
Roth entered the Indy Pro Series when it was formed in 2002 to drive a car prepared by longtime friend and racing team owner Brian Stewart. A year later, he acquired the assets of Panther Racing’s Indy Pro Series operation and became the first owner/driver in the series.
In 2004, Roth realized a lifelong dream of competing in the Indianapolis 500 and has driven in eight IndyCar Series events over four seasons. Now the owner/driver of the No. 25 Roth Racing Dallara/Honda/Firestone wants to give a similar opportunity to an Indy Pro Series driver.
Roth Racing has acquired assets of Sam Schmidt Motorsports’ IndyCar Series program to augment its own with plans to field two full-time cars for the 2008 season. To that end, Roth will invite the Indy Pro Series points leader to drive the car in the IndyCar Series race Sept. 9 at Chicagoland Speedway.
“We believe that the best pool of talent comes from the Indy Pro Series, ” said Roth, who made 33 Indy Pro Series starts with a best finish of second at Chicagoland Speedway in 2005. “Their skills have been honed on the same tracks and events, and to ensure that the best from the Indy Pro Series will be able to take that next step to the Indy Car Series we will be offering the points leader a test prior to the Chicago race with the goal of fielding both cars for this event. ”
The race at the 1.5-mile Chicagoland Speedway oval closes the 17-race IndyCar Series season.
“It will be tough waiting until Chicago to get back out there, but it will be worth it, ” Roth said. “We’re very excited and feel that these changes will strengthen and enhance our team and sponsorship program. ”
Roth Racing will soon move into a new 10,000-square-foot facility in Indianapolis to house the operation.
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