Battistini to run 2 IndyCar races for Panther

Dillon Battistini told Autosport.com that he will make his debut in the IndyCar Series with Panther Racing later this season.

"There's a plan to do two races later this year, which will let me retain my rookie status for next year," he said.

"It's likely to be one oval and one street track. I don't know which ones, but maybe Surfer's Paradise. But for now I'm just focusing on getting the job done in Indy Lights."