Schmidt Peterson Motorsports Pre-Race Notes & Quotes: Iowa Corn 300

 

Race Fast Facts

  • Verizon IndyCar Series drivers: Ryan Briscoe (No. 5), James Jakes (No. 7)
  • Indy Lights presented by Cooper Tires drivers: RC Enerson (No. 7), Jack Harvey (No. 42), Ethan Ringel (No. 71), Scott Anderson (No. 77)
  • Event title: Iowa Corn 300
  • Location: Iowa Speedway, Newton, Iowa
  • Track: 7/8-mile oval
  • 2015 event counter: The Iowa Corn 300 is the 13th race (of 16) for the Verizon IndyCar Series, and the 12th race (of 16) for Indy Lights presented by Cooper Tires

Verizon IndyCar Series track schedule
Practice sessions: Friday, July 17 from 3-3:45 p.m. CST and 6-6:45 p.m.
Qualifying: Saturday, July 18 from 3-4 p.m. CST
Race: Saturday, July 18 with pre-race activities beginning at approximately 7 p.m. CST and an estimated green flag at 7:50 p.m.
 
Indy Lights presented by Cooper Tires track schedule
Practice sessions: Friday, July 17 from 10:15-11 a.m. CST and 2-2:45 p.m.
Qualifying: Saturday, July 18 from 2-2:45 p.m. CST
Race: Saturday, July 18 – green flag estimated at 5:20 p.m. CST
 
Broadcast Information
TV race broadcast: NBC Sports Network
Radio race broadcast: IMS Radio Network, XM 209 and Sirius 213
 
IndyCar Quotes:
Ryan Briscoe (No. 5)

“I can’t wait for Iowa. I feel like we have been doing a fantastic job and we’ll keep working hard to continue our strong performances. The No. 5 Arrow Electronics car was fast in Milwaukee but we just didn’t have the finish we wanted, so hopefully we’ll get a positive result to show for it this weekend.”
 
James Jakes (No. 7)
“I’m excited about being able to get back in the car again this weekend at Iowa. We were quick in Milwaukee but just had a little unfortunate luck. I think we can be very competitive this weekend and with a little bit of luck on our side, we can get a great result in the No. 7 MediaTech Oculus car.”
 
Indy Lights Quotes:
Scott Anderson (No. 77)

“With Iowa being our last oval race of the year, I really want to make it a good one. We came away with a lot of good info during our test there so if we can keep working in the right direction, we should be looking good. We’ve had good pace on all the ovals this year so I expect Iowa to be the same.”
 
Jack Harvey (No. 42)
“We will be looking to improve significantly on our speed from Milwaukee to put ourselves in a position to win at Iowa. I’m looking forward to the race and hoping to extend the championship lead with a win.”
 
Ethan Ringel (No. 71)
“I learned a lot at Milwaukee, especially being the first car to go out and qualify. I now truly understand the importance of starting in the front row on a small oval. For this next race in Iowa, I’m going to prioritize that and hope it leads to a podium finish. I know I have the pace to do it.”
 
Team Social Media
Website: www.SPMindycar.com
Twitter: @SPMindycar
Instagram: @SPMindycar
Facebook: Schmidt Peterson Motorsports
 
Driver Social Media
Ryan Briscoe

Website – www.RyanBriscoe.com
Twitter – @Ryan_Briscoe
Facebook – Ryan Briscoe
Instagram – @Ryan_Briscoe
 
James Jakes
Website – www.JamesJakes.com
Twitter – @JamesJakes
Instagram – @JamesJakes
 
Scott Anderson
Website – www.ScottAndersonRacing.com
Twitter – @ScottDKAnderson
Facebook – Official Scott Anderson Racing
Instagram – @scanders01
 
RC Enerson
Website – www.RCenerson.com
Twitter – @RCenerson
Facebook – RC Enerson Racing
Instagram – @RCenerson
 
Jack Harvey
Website – www.JackHarveyRacing.com
Twitter – @Jack_Harvey42
Instagram – @Jack_Harvey42
 
Ethan Ringel
Website – www.EthanRingelRacing.com
Twitter – @EthanRingel
Facebook – Ethan Ringel Racing
Instagram – @EthanRingelRacing
 
Fan Opportunities

  • Verizon IndyCar Series autograph session with Ryan Briscoe and James Jakes: Saturday, July 18 from 12:30-1:30 p.m. CST in the INDYCAR Fan Village.
  • Indy Lights presented by Cooper Tires autograph session with Scott Anderson, RC Enerson, Jack Harvey and Ethan Ringel: Saturday, July 18 from 3:30-4 p.m. CST in the INDYCAR Fan Village.