Nico Varrone Aspires for IndyCar Return After Success in Sports Car RacingNico Varrone Aspires for IndyCar Return After Success in Sports Car Racing Two-time 24 Hours of Le Mans winner Nico Varrone is determined to embark on a new chapter in his racing career, aiming to make his debut in the prestigious IndyCar Series. Growing up in Argentina, Varrone harbored dreams of reaching the pinnacle of open-wheel racing. Following in the footsteps of successful drivers like Colin Braun and Hunter McElrea, the 23-year-old believes his impressive results in GT and LMP2 provide a solid foundation for his return to single-seater competition. Despite financial challenges early in his career, Varrone triumphed in Formula Renault V de V and secured a victory at Spa in the British Formula 3 Championship. His momentum was subsequently halted due to funding constraints, leading him to explore alternative paths. Varrone found success in sports car racing, claiming victory at the 2023 Rolex 24 At Daytona and the 24 Hours of Le Mans. However, his ultimate goal remained IndyCar, where he looks up to racing legends like Scott Dixon and Helio Castroneves as his inspiration. Inspired by the success of Agustin Canapino, another Argentinian driver who overcame the lack of a traditional open-wheel background, Varrone is driven to prove his worth. Former IndyCar team owner Elton Julian believes Varrone possesses the necessary skills and pace to excel in the series. To secure his entry into IndyCar, Varrone and his team are actively pursuing funding and sponsorships. A test drive opportunity would provide a critical platform for him to showcase his abilities and attract further investment. With the right support and a favorable situation, Varrone is poised to make his mark on IndyCar and fulfill his lifelong dream of competing in the top echelon of open-wheel racing.
Two-time 24 Hours of Le Mans winner Nico Varrone is looking to continue his career in open-wheel racing. Growing up in Argentina, Varrone always dreamed of reaching the top of the sport. Following in the footsteps of recent success stories such as Colin Braun, Toby Sowery and Hunter McElrea, the 23-year-old is using his impressive results in sports cars as a springboard to return to open-wheel racing.
Varrone, originally from Buenos Aires, made his name in karting before moving to Europe as a teenager to pursue his passion for single-seater racing. He quickly made an impression by winning the Formula Renault V de V championship in his debut season. Despite financial constraints, Varrone managed to take a win at Spa in the British Formula 3 Championship with underdog team Hillspeed. However, his funding ran out, forcing him to explore other opportunities.
Varrone found success in GT and LMP3 competition before making his mark in LMP2, taking victory at the 2023 Rolex 24 At Daytona and following this up with a win at Le Mans, where he also set the fastest lap in his class at the Six Hours of The Glen. Despite his achievements in sportscars, Varrone’s ultimate goal was always to race in IndyCar, inspired by the likes of Scott Dixon and Helio Castroneves.
Agustin Canapino, another Argentinian driver, is a testament to the potential of talent to overcome the lack of a traditional open-wheel background. Varrone looks up to Dixon as his racing hero and draws inspiration from his journey. The first step for Varrone is to secure the necessary funding for testing, which he is actively pursuing with his manager. They have already been in contact with three IndyCar teams and hope to secure a few racing opportunities next year.
Former IndyCar team owner and DragonSpeed founder Elton Julian was impressed with Varrone’s performance at Watkins Glen. Julian believes Varrone has the skills and pace needed to succeed in IndyCar, as demonstrated by his time in the team’s ORECA 07-Gibson entry. However, Varrone acknowledges that he needs to prove himself within the American open-wheel scene and attract sponsors before he can secure a race seat.
Varrone and his team are actively working to secure sponsors and have received interest from potential investors. A test drive opportunity would be ideal to showcase Varrone’s skills and attract further investment. With the right support and a favorable situation, Varrone is determined to make his mark on IndyCar and fulfill his lifelong dream.
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