In a shocking turn of events, Bryce Aron has made a bold move from HMD Motorsports to join the prestigious Chip Ganassi Racing Indy NXT team for the remainder of the season. The young talent from Illinois is set to debut this weekend at Barber Motorsports Park, taking over the wheel of the No. 9 car from Jonathan Browne.
Expressing his enthusiasm for the new opportunity, Aron stated, “I’m very excited to be joining Chip Ganassi Racing. They are such a historic and accomplished team.” Having already acquainted himself with the team during the IndyCar open test, Aron is eager to contribute to their legacy of success. He added, “I am looking forward to working with everyone on the team and hitting the ground running at Barber this weekend!”
Aron will be teaming up with Niels Koolen from Holland to represent CGR in the two-car NXT effort. Taylor Kiel, the CGR IndyCar director, shared his excitement about Aron’s addition, saying, “We are excited to welcome Bryce to Chip Ganassi Racing.” Kiel highlighted the team’s preparation, mentioning Aron’s recent test at Mid-Ohio to familiarize himself with the team and the car, setting the stage for a promising Indy NXT program.
The motorsports world is abuzz with this unexpected driver swap, as Aron brings his talent and determination to one of the most renowned teams in the industry. Stay tuned as this new partnership unfolds on the track, promising thrilling races and fierce competition in the Indy NXT series.