“I have had several people ask me if I was going to be in attendance at St. Petersburg this weekend for the first INDYCAR race of the season. Yes, I will be there, although I wish under different circumstances, as I will not be in a race car.
It was just one year ago that I began my journey with Chip Ganassi Racing (CGR) and The American Legion under a multi-year agreement; a journey that was supposed to be the first of many successful years together. I couldn’t have been more excited to have been given the opportunity to drive for such a legendary team alongside of Scott and Alex! I was very proud of our first season together, highlighted by a Pole Award at Road America, podium finishes at Barber and St. Louis, and a Rookie of the Year Award at year’s end. I certainly enjoyed working with Chip, Mike Hull, and the very talented CGR team members – a dream come true!
Very unfortunately, however, I was officially notified by the Team just this past January that my contract with CGR was being terminated. While hugely disappointed, I do wish CGR and its members well going forward. I am hopeful that, through the provisions in my CGR agreement, we will be able to reach a resolution that would place me back in a competitive seat. In the meantime, I will continue to pursue other racing options, preferably in INDYCAR where I hope to continue my career and build on my open-wheel successes to date.
Many thanks for the countless best wishes and words of support that I have received, especially from The American Legion family. I am grateful for these and will look forward to getting back on the track soon.”
All the best,
Linus