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Argentinean Juncos Racing Team Relocates to Speedway's Main Street
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The Speedway (Indiana) Redevelopment Commission announced this week the expansion and relocation of Juncos Racing headquarters from Brownsburg to Speedway’s Main Street.
Founded by Ricardo Juncos in 1997, Juncos Racing will develop a new $3 million 41,000-square-foot facility featuring shop and office space for its six drivers and 25 employees. An additional 30,000 square feet will be available for future expansion so Juncos can do machining, painting and other work in-house, limiting the need for outsourcing.
Construction is expected to begin in June, with completion projected for early spring 2016.
“The creation of the Juncos Technical Center marks a historical turning point for the team,” said Ricardo Juncos, team principal of Juncos Racing. “Less than 10 years ago, we were a small karting team in Florida, and I continue to be amazed by the amount of growth and success we have seen in such a short period of time.
“The team has grown larger and stronger each year, which created the need for a facility like the JTC,” he continued. “This new facility will allow Juncos to continue to expand into new series. This undertaking wouldn’t be possible without the incredible passion and desire of every member of Juncos Racing. I am truly grateful for all of the hard work they put in to make this dream a reality.”
Juncos Racing was first established in Buenos Aires, Argentina, to help support the racing career of Ricardo Juncos. After opportunities became limited in Argentina, Juncos moved the team in 2003 to Miami, Florida, where they became well respected in the North American karting community.
In 2009, Juncos Racing entered into IndyCar’s Mazda Road to Indy ladder series, running in the Pro Mazda Championship Presented by Cooper Tires (former Star Mazda Championship). The team relocated to Brownsburg, Indiana, in 2011 in order to provide more resources and support to their Driver Development Program.
Most recently, Juncos Racing claimed the 2014 Pro Mazda Championship presented by Cooper Tires. The team currently includes two Indy Lights drivers and four Pro Mazda drivers.
Founded by Ricardo Juncos in 1997, Juncos Racing will develop a new $3 million 41,000-square-foot facility featuring shop and office space for its six drivers and 25 employees. An additional 30,000 square feet will be available for future expansion so Juncos can do machining, painting and other work in-house, limiting the need for outsourcing.
Construction is expected to begin in June, with completion projected for early spring 2016.
“The creation of the Juncos Technical Center marks a historical turning point for the team,” said Ricardo Juncos, team principal of Juncos Racing. “Less than 10 years ago, we were a small karting team in Florida, and I continue to be amazed by the amount of growth and success we have seen in such a short period of time.
“The team has grown larger and stronger each year, which created the need for a facility like the JTC,” he continued. “This new facility will allow Juncos to continue to expand into new series. This undertaking wouldn’t be possible without the incredible passion and desire of every member of Juncos Racing. I am truly grateful for all of the hard work they put in to make this dream a reality.”
Juncos Racing was first established in Buenos Aires, Argentina, to help support the racing career of Ricardo Juncos. After opportunities became limited in Argentina, Juncos moved the team in 2003 to Miami, Florida, where they became well respected in the North American karting community.
In 2009, Juncos Racing entered into IndyCar’s Mazda Road to Indy ladder series, running in the Pro Mazda Championship Presented by Cooper Tires (former Star Mazda Championship). The team relocated to Brownsburg, Indiana, in 2011 in order to provide more resources and support to their Driver Development Program.
Most recently, Juncos Racing claimed the 2014 Pro Mazda Championship presented by Cooper Tires. The team currently includes two Indy Lights drivers and four Pro Mazda drivers.
