Nico Varrone: Aspiring for Open-Wheel StardomNico Varrone: Aspiring for Open-Wheel Stardom Nico Varrone, a two-time 24 Hours of Le Mans winner, harbors an unyielding ambition to return to open-wheel racing. Born in Argentina, Varrone dreamt of reaching the pinnacle of motorsports. Inspired by the recent successes of fellow Argentinians Colin Braun, Toby Sowery, and Hunter McElrea, he seeks to leverage his impressive sports car accomplishments as a stepping stone to his open-wheel aspirations. Growing up in Buenos Aires, Varrone excelled in karting and eventually moved to Europe to pursue his single-seater racing ambitions. He quickly established himself, claiming victory in the Formula Renault V de V championship during his inaugural season. Despite financial challenges, Varrone managed to secure a triumph at Spa in the British Formula 3 Championship with the determined Hillspeed team. However, funding constraints ultimately forced him to seek alternative opportunities. Varrone found success in GT and LMP3 competitions before cementing his mark in LMP2. He emerged victorious at the 2023 Rolex 24 At Daytona and followed this achievement with a win at Le Mans, where he also set the fastest lap in his class at the Six Hours of The Glen. Despite his triumph in sports cars, Varrone’s ultimate objective remains to race in IndyCar, inspired by legends such as Scott Dixon and Helio Castroneves. Like Agustin Canapino, another Argentinian driver, Varrone exemplifies the potential for individuals without a conventional open-wheel background to achieve greatness. He considers Dixon his racing hero and draws motivation from his remarkable journey. Varrone’s immediate goal is to secure funding for testing, a task he is actively pursuing with his manager. They have already established contact with three IndyCar teams and hope to secure racing opportunities in the upcoming year. Former IndyCar team owner and DragonSpeed founder Elton Julian has expressed admiration for Varrone’s performance at Watkins Glen. Julian believes Varrone possesses the necessary skills and pace to thrive in IndyCar, showcased during his stint in the team’s ORECA 07-Gibson entry. Varrone acknowledges the need to establish his credentials within the American open-wheel scene and attract sponsors before securing a race seat. Undeterred, Varrone and his team diligently seek sponsorship opportunities and have received interest from potential investors. A test drive would serve as an ideal platform to demonstrate Varrone’s abilities and attract further support. With the necessary backing and favorable circumstances, Varrone is determined to leave an unforgettable mark on IndyCar and fulfill his lifelong dream.
Two-time 24 Hours of Le Mans winner Nico Varrone is looking to continue his career in open-wheel racing. Growing up in Argentina, Varrone always dreamed of reaching the top of the sport. Following in the footsteps of recent success stories such as Colin Braun, Toby Sowery and Hunter McElrea, the 23-year-old is using his impressive results in sports cars as a springboard to return to open-wheel racing.
Varrone, originally from Buenos Aires, made his name in karting before moving to Europe as a teenager to pursue his passion for single-seater racing. He quickly made an impression by winning the Formula Renault V de V championship in his debut season. Despite financial constraints, Varrone managed to take a win at Spa in the British Formula 3 Championship with underdog team Hillspeed. However, his funding ran out, forcing him to explore other opportunities.
Varrone found success in GT and LMP3 competition before making his mark in LMP2, taking victory at the 2023 Rolex 24 At Daytona and following this up with a win at Le Mans, where he also set the fastest lap in his class at the Six Hours of The Glen. Despite his achievements in sportscars, Varrone’s ultimate goal was always to race in IndyCar, inspired by the likes of Scott Dixon and Helio Castroneves.
Agustin Canapino, another Argentinian driver, is a testament to the potential of talent to overcome the lack of a traditional open-wheel background. Varrone looks up to Dixon as his racing hero and draws inspiration from his journey. The first step for Varrone is to secure the necessary funding for testing, which he is actively pursuing with his manager. They have already been in contact with three IndyCar teams and hope to secure a few racing opportunities next year.
Former IndyCar team owner and DragonSpeed founder Elton Julian was impressed with Varrone’s performance at Watkins Glen. Julian believes Varrone has the skills and pace needed to succeed in IndyCar, as demonstrated by his time in the team’s ORECA 07-Gibson entry. However, Varrone acknowledges that he needs to prove himself within the American open-wheel scene and attract sponsors before he can secure a race seat.
Varrone and his team are actively working to secure sponsors and have received interest from potential investors. A test drive opportunity would be ideal to showcase Varrone’s skills and attract further investment. With the right support and a favorable situation, Varrone is determined to make his mark on IndyCar and fulfill his lifelong dream.
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