Juncos Hollinger Racing works to foster diversity, unity in motorsports

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SPEEDWAY, Ind. (WISH) — Juncos Hollinger Racing hopes one of their drivers will be in the Indianapolis 500 Victory Lane on Sunday afternoon.

Juncos Hollinger Racing’s motorsport legacy is built not only on track but also on a strong commitment to community and culture. Since 2015, it has been developing young talent and is now competing in the IndyCar series.

Ricardo Juncos, co-owner and president of Juncos Hollinger Racing, said, “I think the Latino community in Indianapolis is growing every year. It’s one of the most popular in the country, I have to say. I think there are about 300,000 Latinos in Indiana. As the only Latino team, our garage will be packed, and 80% will be Latino.”

Juncos immigrated to the United States in 2002 with only $400 in his pocket. While financial resources were scarce, his determination was unmatched. He set out to create a racing team capable of competing at the highest levels of U.S. motorsports.

“We started in the very low level of motor racing with go karts with kids 8 to 10 years old as a very small team. Twenty years later, here we are now with one of the best series in the world, the IndyCar series and the Indy 500.”

Juncos Hollinger Racing is based in Speedway, blocks from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The team employs around 70 people and fields two cars: the No. 76, driven by Indiana’s own Conor Daly, and the No. 77, driven by Sting Ray Rob.

The team touts itself as an active member of the Indiana community, promoting inclusivity and diversity within the sport. “Last year, we did a nice event at the shop, which was an open house with local businesses; they either brought food, merchandise, or whatever they do and opened the doors for people to enter the shop.”

Juncos Hollinger Racing sees itself as a symbol of determination, community and cultural celebration, reminding everyone that racing is not just about competition but unity and shared passion. “We just need to keep fighting, trusting ourselves, and pushing, and one day you get there, right? Never stop.”