INDIANAPOLIS – Paretta Autosport announced its 2022 NTT IndyCar Series program, with races at Road America on June 12, Mid-Ohio on July 3 and Nashville on August 7.
It will not be participating in the 106th Indianapolis 500 on May 29.
Simona de Silvestro returns as the driver of the No. 16 KiwiCo Chevrolet. The team’s engineering partner is Ed Carpenter Racing.
“Beth and I have discussed varieties of ways to collaborate on her dreams,” Ed Carpenter said. “It took a while for it to come together but it’s a pleasure to be a part of and extend our relationship with you and with Chevrolet. It’s something we are very proud of.”
KiwiCo is a toy company geared toward teaching youngsters engineering projects.
The announcement was made Tuesday at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
KiwiCo is the official STEAM-based (science, technology, engineering, art, math) learning company that develops engaging hands-on projects and activities to spark children’s curiosity and creativity.
The company’s mission is to inspire the next generation of innovators with the skills and confidence to become creative problem solvers and critical thinkers – traits necessary for motorsport careers.
KiwiCo and Paretta Autosport will collaborate throughout their partnership to highlight STEAM learning and connect on-track activities to off-track learning opportunities.
The University of South Carolina also returns as an associate sponsor for their second season with the NTT IndyCar team. Providing single tuition rate for in-state and out-of-state students, the University of South Carolina is ensuring that higher education is accessible to more students.
Sharing similar missions, Paretta Autosport and The University of South Carolina continue their multi-year marketing partnership with a focus on skills-based learning and look to expand on the success they shared in 2021.
Building on the momentum of 2021, the team has reached an agreement to renew their commitment to Chevrolet as their engine provider of choice. GM’s focus on fostering a culture of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion align with the mission of the team on multiple levels, while Chevrolet’s accomplishments throughout its IndyCar racing history, with nearly 100 IndyCar wins and over 100 INDYCAR poles, have proven that the manufacturer has a competitive advantage within the sport; an advantage that Paretta Autosport expects to utilize to the fullest as they strive to reach the winners circle this season.
Additional races may be added as schedules permit.