By INDYCAR | Published: Jan 19, 2021
Paretta Autosport, a new NTT INDYCAR SERIES race team spearheaded by female automotive and motorsport executive Beth Paretta, has announced its entry for the 105th Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge.
2010 Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year Simona De Silvestro has been announced as the driver for Paretta Autosport, which will utilize Chevrolet power and run the No. 16 for this year’s legendary “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.” The 32-year-old from Switzerland is a veteran of five Indianapolis 500 starts.
The team is an extension of INDYCAR and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s “Race for Equality & Change” announced last July. Team Penske will provide technical support to Paretta Autosport in assisting in the preparation for competing in the race Sunday, May 30.
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by: Alex Brown, Inside INdiana Business
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Jan 18, 2021 / 04:18 PM EST
SPEEDWAY, Ind. (Inside INdiana Business) INDYCAR and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway will Tuesday make what they’re calling a significant development in the ongoing Race for Equality & Change initiative. IMS says the announcement will also include a key update on the 105th Running of the Indianapolis 500.
First announced in July, Race for Equality & Change was created to support diversity and inclusivity throughout INDYCAR. Part of the effort included a $1 million fund to support internal and external programs “that will create fundamental change,” as well as efforts to diversify the driver field at all INDYCAR racing levels.