NTT INDYCAR Series Sonsio Grand Prix at Road America
Fast Facts
Paretta Autosport is making its 2022 NTT INDYCAR series debut at the Sonsio Grand Prix at Road America, with Simona deSilvestro behind the wheel of the #16 Paretta Autosport Chevrolet. This will be the first of three races for the team this season. They are also scheduled to compete at the Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio on July 1-3 and the Big Machine Music City Grand Prix through the streets of Nashville on August 5-7.
This weekend will mark the 70th INDYCAR start for de Silvestro. Her best start was 3rd on the streets of St. Petersburg in 2013. Her best finish was 2nd that same year on the streets of Houston.
De Silvestro last raced at Road America in the Atlantic Championship in 2007 (22nd) and 2008 (9th and 18th).
IN The News
Team owner, Beth Paretta, was just named to the list "Power Players: Women's Sports" by Sports Business Journal. She was recognized for her role as an advocate of women's sports and a leader who is shaping the path forward.
Catch Beth on the latest episode of the Burn it All Down podcast, where she talks about her motivation, inspiration and goals for Paretta Autosport.
Did You Know
De Silvestro recently started training for another type of racing--monobob. She competed in her first event earlier this year and continues to train for competitions
As the country celebrates the 50th anniversary of the landmark Title IX legislation, Paretta Autosport is proud to be part of the changing landscape of women's sports by fielding a team that is 60% women.
What they're saying
Simona de Silvestro, driver, #16 Paretta Autosport Chevrolet: I am really looking forward to getting back in an INDYCAR. This series really put me on the map, so for me it's amazing to come back. I have to thank Beth for pushing this team to be back on the grid. Road America is one of the coolest tracks in North America and I'm excited to drive an INDYCAR there. Hopefully things go quite well and we can walk away from Sunday with a smile on our face and a good result.
Beth Paretta, owner, Paretta Autosport: Our team is so excited for race weekend at Road America. We are so happy to be back in the INDYCAR series and working on road and street courses. It is a great opportunity for us to learn and grow as a team with new venues, new fans, new challenges. We have to keep pushing forward if we're going to be successful and that's what we're trying to do.