Get To Know: Jack Harvey – Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing, Indy 500

Jack Harvey knows about patience. Day after day, he endures the importance of waiting for the perfect amount of time. It’s how he landed his girlfriend. Invited her over to sample some of his delicious baked goods. Jack Harvey. Expert baker.

Jack Harvey knows about patience. Year after year, he endured the importance of waiting for the perfect opportunity. After beginning karting at the age of 9, he had back-to-back seasons as the Indy Lights runner-up before Michael Shank Racing signed him for the 2017 IndyCar season. A startup team, they let him know in advance- they won’t run a full season right away. He made 19 starts in his 1st 3 years, then signed with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing after year 5.

He’s a little bit “old school”, the guy whose piercing blue eyes are focused on rewarding the trust his new team placed in him. His favorite music is classic rock on vinyl, and his racing heroes are James Hunt, A.J. Foyt and Jim Clark.

Harvey grew up in the village of Bassingham, England, along with 1424 other people. Before joining the sport that has placed him around the world- he’s competed in 5 series in his career- Harvey spent his free time following British soccer. He still loves Liverpool and Lincoln City.

A fan of Marvel comics and Star Wars movies, Harvey resides in Indianapolis.