Antinucci hopes to make oval debut at Chicago
His immediate goal is to compete in the season finale at Chicagoland on Sept. 9. The longer-term objective is to move to the IndyCar Series. Antinucci, 26, nephew of 1998 Indianapolis 500 winner Eddie Cheever Jr., has competed in eight road/street course races in his first year in the Indy Pro Series.
"I know it's not ideal and I don't expect to be extremely competitive (at Chicagoland) as I am on the road courses, but I have to learn at some point," said Antinucci, who recorded his first victory at Mid-Ohio last month. "That would be a whole different level of experience."
Before entering the Indy Pro Series, Antinucci competed in Formula 3 Euroseries in 2006. He won the Formula 3 World Cup Champion title in 2003.
"There's definitely a chance a (full season) in the Indy Pro Series, but we're really trying hard to get into the (IndyCar Series)," he said. "It's a huge budget that's needed. We need to raise interest."