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IndyCar stars Newgarden, Hunter-Reay set for 2019 Race of Champions

IndyCar title-winners Ryan Hunter-Reay and Josef Newgarden have joined the line-up for this month's Race of Champions in Mexico

The duo will represent Team USA in the Nations Cup in the January 19-20 event.

Hunter-Reay, the 2012 IndyCar champion and '14 Indy 500 winner, made his debut in the Race of Champions in Bangkok in his title-winning year and has been a regular in the event since.

"I'm delighted to be making my sixth straight appearance at the Race Of Champions," Hunter-Reay said.

"I'm proud to represent America, IndyCar and the Indianapolis 500 and I look forward to hearing the noise of the crowds in Mexico City, where the passion for motorsport is huge."

Newgarden, IndyCar's title winner in 2017, had already partnered Hunter-Reay in the Race of Champions last year, when the Penske driver competed in the event for the first time.

The pair were knocked out in the group stages.

"I've always been a big fan of the Race Of Champions," said Newgarden, who was knocked out in the quarterfinals in last year's main event.

"It's incredible to get to join the event and go head-to-head with so many talented drivers from all forms of motorsport.

"Experience is a big advantage at the Race Of Champions so I'm pumped to be competing for the second year in a row.

"But there's also a strong class of rookies this year and they often end up doing well because they don't come in with high expectations.

"The key is to be able to adapt quickly. There are so many different driving styles required across the cars in the competition.

"Whoever's the best at acclimating to each car the quickest will have the best chance at a win..."

Drivers confirmed so far

David Coulthard 13-time F1 race winner
Sebastian Vettel Four-time F1 champion
Mick Schumacher European Formula 3 champion
Daniel Suarez NASCAR Xfinity champion
Memo Rojas Three-time Daytona 24 Hours winner
Patricio O'Ward Indy Lights champion
Benito Guerra FIA PWRC champion
Tom Kristensen Nine-time Le Mans 24 Hours winner
Johan Kristoffersson Two-time World Rallycross champion
Helio Castroneves Three-time Indy 500 winner
Lucas di Grassi Formula E champion
Ryan Hunter-Reay IndyCar champion, Indy 500 winner
Josef Newgarden IndyCar champion

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