- ABEL Motorsports returns to Barber Motorsports Park, the site of their first INDY NXT victory in 2024 with NTT INDYCAR SERIES driver Jacob Abel.
- Myles Rowe topped the timing charts at the series test at Barber Motorsports Park in November.
Speedway, Ind. (April 29, 2025) – ABEL Motorsports will be making the annual pilgrimage to the Barber Motorsports Park, the site of their first INDY NXT victory in 2024, for round two of the 2025 INDY NXT by Firestone Championship.
After topping the timing charts at Barber during the series test back in November, Myles Rowe is really looking forward to continuing that pace during the race weekend.
“Barber Motorsports Park is one that I always circle on my calendar when the schedule comes out. My mothers side of the family is from close by, so this one always feels like a home race,” said Myles Rowe.
For Rowe, the pace and flow of the Augusta of Motorsports is what Rowe is looking forward to during the race weekend.
“Barber has such a flow to it, and if you can get into a rhythm there you can be super quick. We know that passing will be tough, so our focus for Saturday is to get the most amount of speed so we can start the race Sunday as far forward as possible, and hopefully just have to work on protecting the lead,” said Rowe.
For series rookie, Jordan Missig, the Barber test in November saw the Illinois native turn over 250 miles of testing. That extra practice is something Missig thinks will really come to help him during the race weekend.
“I’m really excited for Barber, it will be physically demanding track but also very fun to drive with all the elevation changes and challenges it has to offer,” said Illinois native Jordan Missig.
With experience and a confidence in the car being key to such a demanding track, Missig feels primed for the weekend and the races to follow.
“I’m arriving with a lot more confidence and experience than when we tested here last year in November. We know we have good cars coming into the weekend as they have been proven to be race winning material as of last year, so we hope to do it over again this year,” said Missig.
Currently eighth in the INDY NXT points standings, Callum Hedge too is looking forward to Barber after a stout performance in the testing session.
“I’m pumped to get back into the swing of a race weekend at Barber Motorsports Park, especially after how strong we all felt here in testing last year,” said Callum Hedge.
Currently eighth in the INDY NXT points, Hedge believes what he gained here in November knowledge wise, could be the difference that gets him to the front.
“Having spent an entire day here during the off-season with ABEL Motorsports I think we found a few things that are different, but will make us really quick. We are focused a lot on qualifying, and qualifying as close to the front as we can and then maximizing in the race. Looking forward to getting the weekend going,” exclaimed Hedge.
For Jack William Miller, Barber Motorsports Park has been a track that has grown on the Indianapolis native, and a track where his confidence has continued to grow with each lap he turns.
“Barber is such a unique track, and super physical but when you get it right it is one of the most fun tracks we race at,” said the Indianapolis native.
After a strong test session last week at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, Miller is looking forward to getting back in the swing of a race weekend and continuing the momentum through the meat of the schedule.
“We had a really good test at Mid-Ohio, and I feel like I am really gelling well with the team so this weekend will be all about keeping that momentum. We have a long stretch of races coming up, and I’m really looking forward to being back in the race weekend mentality on a consistent basis,” said Jack William Miller.
Practice one for the INDY NXT Grand Prix of Alabama goes green on Friday May 2nd at 1:30pm CT, followed by practice two and qualifying on Saturday May 3rd. The INDY NXT Grand Prix of Alabama goes green on Sunday May 4th with coverage beginning on FOX Sports 1 at 10:30am CT. To keep up to date with all things ABEL Motorsports make sure to follow, @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/.