Winslow Returns To SSM At The Glen

Indianapolis, June 30, 2010: James Winslow and the No. 77 Sam Schmidt Motorsports team will return to Firestone Indy Lights at Watkins Glen International, team officials announced.

"I'm excited to get back into the car," Winslow said. "I haven't raced since April, so the almost three-month break has me itching to get back out there. The team overall has done a great job in my absence, but I'd love to get back out there and contribute some great results for the organization and for myself."

In three starts this season, Winslow has a best finish of seventh in St. Petersburg, though it's not the most accurate reflection of his talent. Despite starting deep in the pack at both Barber Park and Long Beach, Winslow has shown the ability to make passes happen where others couldn't and move through the field.

"I've shown my potential, but I want to get in some top finishes and avoid the bad luck we were plagued with before," Winslow said. "I think we could have had podium finishes at Barber Motorsports Park and Long Beach had luck not turned against us."

Winslow's No. 77 Focal Point/Sam Schmidt Motorsports car is the same chassis and crew that Wade Cunningham used when he won Schmidt's fifth Firestone Freedom 100 title back in May. Focal Point Lighting, a company out of Chicago, will serve as the primary sponsor of the car.

"James has shown he has the talent and ability to run competitively in this series," team owner Sam Schmidt said. "We're pleased to have him in the car again and give him another opportunity to run up front and hopefully score some top fives for us."