- ABEL Motorsports returns to Portland International Raceway to defend 2024 win
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Portland, OR (August 8, 2025) – ABEL Motorsports heads to the Portland International Raceway to close out the 2025 INDY NXT by Firestone West Coast Swing. ABEL returns eager to defend their victory in the Pacific Northwest after reaching the top step of the podium in 2024 with Jacob Abel.
After his first podium finish of the 2025 season at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, Callum Hedge is ready for redemption after a difficult visit here in 2024.
“Excited to get out on track in Portland, really cool area and a fast track so working hard to produce another result,” said Hedge.
“I had a rough weekend here in 2024 but with the momentum and confidence we have from our podium at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, we can keep chasing the podiums that we know we can achieve,” exclaimed Hedge.
For Myles Rowe the trip to Portland always brings back great memories for him and his family, as Portland International Raceway was the site of his history making USF Pro 2000 championship in 2023.
“I love Portland and am pumped to be heading there. This track has so much nostalgia for my family and I after securing the 2023 USF Pro 2000 championship in here. Portland will always be special to me,” said Myles Rowe.
“This begins the last three races of the season, so we are looking for a strong result to build some end of season momentum. This is the last road course of the year as well, so this will be a great chance to maximize our performance to show our strength at these types of tracks,” said Rowe.
Joliet Illinois native Jordan Missig heads to Portland International Raceway with confidence having competed on this circuit before and grabbing three top ten’s in the USF Pro 2000 championship.
“Can’t wait to get back in the car this weekend at Portland. I haven’t been at PIR since 2023, and had some success here so hoping we can replicate that this weekend,” stated Jordan Missig.
“The ABEL Motorsports team and I are really looking forward to bounce back this weekend after a very up and down weekend in California. We are going to keep our heads down, keep working hard, and will be looking for a good result this weekend,” said Missig.
As Jack William Miller enters round eleven of the 2025 championship, his confidence is up knowing that he has had the pace here in the past and knows how to get around the 12-turn road-course.
“Portland’s up next and I am confident that we will be quick, and ready to battle at the front of the pack,” said Jack William Miller.
“I’ve always enjoyed driving around Portland, and have had pace here in the past so it’s time to keep doing what we have done all year and time for the Patterson Dental / HomeLink machine to deliver,” said Miller.
The weekend in the Pacific Northwest gets underway with practice 1 on Friday August eighth live on Fox Sports 1. Practice two and qualifying follow on Saturday with practice being shown live on Fox Sports 1 followed by qualifying on Fox Sports 2. Keep up with the action all weekend long by following @abelmotorsports on social media, or by visiting www.abelmotorsports.com
About ABEL Motorsports: ABEL Motorsports Team Principal Bill Abel began racing motocross in 1972, earning numerous championship titles as he continued the family motorsports tradition. In 2015, ABEL Motorsports was launched starting in the USF2000 series and building their way up the junior open-wheel ladder. ABEL Motorsports was able to capture the inaugural Formula Regional Americas Championship with driver Kyle Kirkwood.
Today, ABEL Motorsports is a leading force in the INDY NXT by Firestone Championship, the official development series of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, where the team operates as a multi-car organization focused on the future. 2024 was a breakout season for ABEL Motorsports scoring three wins, three pole positions, and 12 podiums on their way to second in the entrant championship.
Always looking towards the future, ABEL Motorsports made their foray into the NTT INDYCAR SERIES in 2023 as the team entered the 107th running of the Greatest Spectacle in Racing, the Indianapolis 500 with driver RC Enerson.
About ABEL Construction Company: ABEL Construction is one of the largest general contractors in Kentucky, holding licenses in thirteen states. The company has offices in Lexington, Kentucky and Indianapolis, Indiana, with the corporate office in Louisville. Their expertise spans many areas, including general contracting, construction management, design-build, Integrated Project Delivery (IPD), and facilities maintenance.
ABEL Construction has helped build some of the region’s most recognizable landmarks. Their projects cover diverse sectors, including automotive, healthcare, post-secondary education, commercial, food/beverage, tech, and industrial/manufacturing. They prioritize client satisfaction, focusing on efficient project delivery regardless of size or cost. The company’s skilled professionals utilize cutting-edge technology and software to ensure successful outcomes. abelconstruct.com/.