Team Pelfrey Indy Lights has signed Colombian driver Juan Piedrahita for the 2016 season, which will be his third in the championship.

“Team Pelfrey has a rich history in fielding great Pro Mazda Championship Presented by Cooper Tires cars,” Piedrahita said. “When I found out they would have an Indy Lights team, I knew they were going to be a top contender.”

Piedrahita, 23, graduated from the Pro Mazda Championship to Indy Lights in 2014, capturing a pair of fifth place finishes at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course and Sonoma Raceway for Schmidt Peterson Motorsports. In 2015, Piedrahita finished with a career-best third place finish at The Milwaukee Mile driving for Belardi Auto Racing in 2015.

“Team Pelfrey Indy Lights has a quality staff with Gary [Neal] and Yves [Touron] taking care of the technical side; I'm very lucky to have the opportunity to join this team. I know Team Pelfrey will give me a very competitive car,” continued Piedrahita. “I am ready to work hard to win.”

Pawco, a company that makes innovative pet products in the United States, and Petrosur will serve as the two major sponsors for Piedrahita’s car.

“I'm very excited to have Pawco as a new partner for this season,” he said. “I am happy to carry their paw logo on the car and join them in dog adoption campaigns. We also have Petrosur as a partner for one more year. They have been backing my career for more than ten years, and I am very grateful to have them one more year.”