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10/11/21 1:21 PM USAC’S LEVI JONES TAKES ON NEW ROLE

http://usacracing.com/news/silver-cr...es-on-new-role



USAC’S LEVI JONES TAKES ON NEW ROLE

Today, INDYCAR announced the addition of Levi Jones as the new Director for the INDY Lights Series.

Levi is leaving USAC after six years, serving most recently as the Vice President of Competition for USAC Racing and leading the Circle Track Division, which includes USAC Sprint Car, Midgets and Silver Crown Series.

Under Levi’s tenure, the Circle Track division grew to its largest car counts in decades for all divisions and a record number of USAC National events for the 2021 tour.

Levi was also instrumental in establishing many new foundation events for USAC, most notably the BC39 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

“Levi is leaving a legacy during his tenure both as a driver and an executive for the United States Auto Club,” stated Kevin Miller, President & CEO of USAC. “Levi’s passion and dedication for the brand cannot be duplicated, and his oversight in the construction of the Dirt Track at IMS and the BC39 will forever put an exclamation point on his USAC era. We are excited for Levi in his new chapter with INDYCAR and will be proud to support him in his transition. The friendships and partnerships Levi has established throughout the sport applaud his time with USAC, and I will always treasure the partnership we had individually.”

Levi will continue to oversee the National series as they move to the West Coast for November racing.* In the coming weeks, USAC will announce organizational changes which will address a growing number of USAC properties and sanctioning partnerships.

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[mc/rider]

The future is clear, Indy cars on mile dirt

[Joe Schaub]

Originally Posted by mc/rider The future is clear, Indy cars on mile dirt

Sure hope not and here's my thinking. Teams like Penske, Ganassi and Andretti would have mega teams and squeeze out the drivers and teams who have supported the Silver Crown series for decades. If the Indycar teams were limited to just 1 car only, then maybe I could support that. Otherwise, I don't see it being a good thing.

[racefan20]

Originally Posted by mc/rider The future is clear, Indy cars on mile dirt

I dont think you have to worry about that happening

[mc/rider]

Dream squashers

[flagboy55]

God Bless Levi. We’re losing a good man. Now is USAC hiring?

[jdull99]

Lets just hope in 2023 there is more than one IndyLights oval race...I'm glad there IS the one, but ideally there will be scholarships to go from the front engine open wheel cars, to the "road to indy" AND they can maybe run at IRP twice or at Gateway or Madison International Speedway or the LA Coliseum (lol) or anywhere like that! Milwaukee Mile with the Late Model stock cars or anything...

[PJ Wright]

No idea what the future holds but having Levi, with his background, in a position of influence has got to be a good thing.

[Sandy Lowe]

Originally Posted by jdull99 Lets just hope in 2023 there is more than one IndyLights oval race...I'm glad there IS the one, but ideally there will be scholarships to go from the front engine open wheel cars, to the "road to indy" AND they can maybe run at IRP twice or at Gateway or Madison International Speedway or the LA Coliseum (lol) or anywhere like that! Milwaukee Mile with the Late Model stock cars or anything...

I assume you are talking about the Freedom 100. It was announced several weeks ago that it will not be returning.

[Will Shunk]

Originally Posted by jdull99 Lets just hope in 2023 there is more than one IndyLights oval race...I'm glad there IS the one, but ideally there will be scholarships to go from the front engine open wheel cars, to the "road to indy" AND they can maybe run at IRP twice or at Gateway or Madison International Speedway or the LA Coliseum (lol) or anywhere like that! Milwaukee Mile with the Late Model stock cars or anything...

With the fear of inexperienced oval drivers running high speeds at the Speedway and possibly on ovals larger than a mile, maybe we see some more IRP, Iowa, Gateway, Richmond, and other small ovals like the SRX used. This would bring these drivers, teams to the grassroots where fan favorites are born to be followed up to NTT IndyCar. Maybe????