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Yuven Sundaramoorthy Clinches Historic Podium Finish In 2024 INDY NXT
Yuven Sundaramoorthy, a young racing talent of Indian heritage, achieved a significant milestone by securing his first podium finish in the 2024 Firestone INDY NXT Series. On August 17, 2024, he finished third in the 11th race of the season at the World Wide Technology Raceway. This achievement marks him as the first Indian American racer to reach a podium finish in this prestigious series.
The INDY NXT by Firestone Series, now in its 37th edition and second year under the INDY NXT banner following its acquisition by Penske Entertainment in 2022, serves as the primary support series for the INDY CAR Series. After making notable guest appearances towards the end of the 2023 season, Yuven returned full-time with ABEL Motorsports for the 2024 season, determined to make his mark.
Challenging Race at World Wide Technology Raceway
The race took place on a unique 1.25-mile oval track just outside St. Louis, Missouri. This track is known for its distinct egg shape and varying degrees of banking in each corner, which tested the skill and resilience of all competitors. Starting from the 8th position, Sundaramoorthy demonstrated exceptional racecraft and determination.
Over the course of 75 laps, he maintained a strong pace, navigating tricky turns and caution periods while capitalizing on opportunities during starts and restarts. His impressive performance secured him a well-deserved third-place finish, adding 35 valuable points to his season tally.
Reflecting on his first podium finish of the season, Yuven Sundaramoorthy expressed his excitement and gratitude saying, "This podium finish is a culmination of years of hard work, dedication, and unwavering support from my team and everyone who has believed in me."
Yuven went on to say, "To become the first Indian American to achieve a podium in the 2024 Firestone INDY NXT Series is an honor, and it's a moment that I will cherish forever. "
Yuven's Racing Journey
Sundaramoorthy's journey to INDY NXT has been characterized by perseverance and remarkable achievements. As a full-time driver in USF Pro 2000 in 2023, he also completed his Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. His racing resume is equally impressive with successful stints in US Pro 2000, USF2000, F1600, and karting.
Notably, Sundaramoorthy made history as the first Indian American driver to win an INDYCAR-sanctioned event in 2021. The current season kicked off on March 10 on the Streets of St. Petersburg, Florida. It has seen thrilling action across various tracks.
As Yuven Sundaramoorthy continues his journey through this season's remaining races, he remains focused on achieving more podium finishes and race wins.
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