Paretta Autosport
| Owner(s) | Beth Paretta |
|---|---|
| Base | Mooresville, NC [1] |
| Series | IndyCar Series |
| Race drivers | No. 16  Simona De Silvestro |
| Sponsors | TBA |
| Manufacturer | Chevrolet |
| Opened | 2021 |
| Career | |
| Debut | 2021 Indy 500 |
| Drivers' Championships | 0 |
| Indy 500 victories | 0 |
Paretta Autosport is an automotive racing organization owned by Beth Paretta, the former director of SRT Motorsports. Paretta Autosport is scheduled to attempt to compete in the 2021 Indianapolis 500 IndyCar race with driver Simona De Silvestro.[2] The #16 Chevrolet-powered entry will be supported by a technical partnership with Team Penske.[3]
Paretta was previously team principal of Grace Autosport, a team that planned to compete at the 2016 Indy 500, but ultimately did not attempt to qualify.[4] Grace Autosport's entry was to be piloted by Katherine Legge.[5]
References
- ^ "Simona De Silvestro Joins Female Led Paretta Autosport for Indy 500". Motorsports Tribune. 19 January 2021. Retrieved 19 January 2021.
- ^ "Female-led ownership group launches new NTT INDYCAR SERIES team". IndyCar.com. Retrieved 19 January 2021.
- ^ "De Silvestro to make Indy 500 return in Penske-aligned Paretta entry". RACER. 19 January 2021. Retrieved 19 January 2021.
- ^ McGowan, Dan (2016-04-28). "Grace Autosport Bows Out Before Indy". Inside INdiana Business. Retrieved 2016-05-21.
- ^ By: Shreveport, LA, Times. "Grace Autosport becomes first all-female team in IndyCar history | USA TODAY Sports". Sports.usatoday.com. Retrieved 2016-04-25.
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