Jack Harvey, a daily determine behind the wheel and in entrance of the digital camera in IndyCar’s paddock, has been identified with most cancers.
The 33-year-old introduced the information on social media Tuesday morning and vowed to proceed his duties subsequent season, together with planning to drive within the 111th Indianapolis 500, whereas he fights.
Harvey’s first IndyCar race was in 2017, which began him on a decade-long profession within the sequence that continues as we speak.
He has earned 17 prime 10 finishes to date in his profession, with time spent at Meyer Shank Racing, Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing, Dale Coyne Racing, and Dreyer and Reinbold Racing.
Harvey stepped away from full time racing after the 2024 season, changing into a pit reporter for FOX whereas nonetheless contesting the Indianapolis 500 as a driver.
“My whole profession has been about preventing for what’s subsequent,” mentioned Harvey on social media. “The following alternative. The following probability to show myself. The following time I may get again within the automotive and present what I’m able to.
“There have been moments when the trail ahead was apparent, and many when it wasn’t. I’ve needed to earn alternatives, struggle to maintain them, and discover ways to preserve transferring when issues didn’t go the way in which I deliberate.
“However by all of it, I’ve by no means stopped believing that there was one thing price preventing for.
“Life has delivered a brand new struggle to my doorstep. I’ve not too long ago been identified with most cancers.
“My targets for 2027 haven’t modified. I plan to be on the grid in St. Pete and strapping again right into a race automotive this Could in preparation for the Indianapolis 500.
“I’m receiving wonderful care and help from the group round me, my household, buddies, DRR, FOX, IndyCar and plenty of extra.
“I’ve by no means backed away from a problem in my life and this circumstance is not any completely different. So, let’s struggle.”
Harvey obtained an instantaneous outpouring of help from followers and fellow drivers following his announcement.