Juncos Racing truck catches fire on the way back from Iowa Speedway
Juncos Hollinger Racing suffered a major setback on their way back from Iowa Speedway, as one of their haulers caught fire. The team will now rely on support from Andretti Global to attend the upcoming IndyCar rounds
Conor Daly, Juncos Hollinger Racing
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After a race day that didn’t end as the team had hoped — with a late caution denying what could have been a top-five finish for the No. 76 car of Conor Daly — Juncos Hollinger Racing encountered an even bigger issue on the return trip to their headquarters in Indianapolis.
The team, led by Ricardo Juncos, was traveling on Interstate 74 when the hauler carrying both cars and all of Sting Ray Robb’s equipment caught fire.
The incident, which fortunately caused no injuries, started in the truck’s rear axle for reasons still under investigation by the team, Motorsport.com has learned.
The vehicle, which came to a stop about four hours from Indianapolis, will be thoroughly inspected upon its return to the JHR shop to assess the damage. However, there are concerns it may no longer be usable.
The incident comes at arguably the worst time of the season. Following two consecutive race weekends in Mid-Ohio and Iowa Speedway, the IndyCar Series shows no signs of slowing down, with the next round taking place this weekend in Toronto, Canada, followed immediately by Laguna Seca and Portland.
To meet its upcoming championship commitments, Juncos Hollinger Racing will use a hauler provided by Andretti Global. The team is now working tirelessly to ensure everything is ready for departure to Toronto on Wednesday.
"A tough end to our Iowa weekend, both on and off the track," said the team in an official press release.
"After an early retirement for the #77 car, our hauler caught fire on I-74 while heading back to the shop. It was a scary moment for the team, but thankfully, everyone is safe, and that's what matters most.
"We've been overwhelmed by the outpouring of support, messages, and well wishes from fans, fellow teams, IndyCar officials, and the entire racing community. It's a reminder of the incredible family we have in this sport.
"We are assessing the damage and will be working hard to get back on track. Thank you again for everything. Your support fuels our determination!"
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