2016 IndyCar rookie Spencer Pigot says his only target right now is retaining his seat as Ed Carpenter Racing’s road/street course driver in the #20 car, to partner Josef Newgarden’s replacement J.R. Hildebrand. The California-born 23-year-old earned three drives with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing as part of his prize from Mazda for winning the 2015 Indy Lights championship, but spent the bulk of the season (post-Indy 500) sharing ECR’s #20 entry with team owner Ed Carpenter. Despite it being a part-time ride, as Carpenter competes on all the oval courses, Pigot told Motorsport.com that he’s prioritized this opportunity at the expense of all else. “I think I have options outside...
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