Jack Harvey in talks for an IndyCar drive

Motor racing star Jack Harvey remains in contention for an IndyCar drive this year as he looks to advance talks with two teams.

The Bassingham driver, 22, finished runner-up in the Indy Lights series in the past two seasons and is looking to make the step up.

He was pursuing a spot with Schmidt Peterson Motorsports (SPM), but the position eventually went to series returnee Mikhail Aleshin.

Harvey is now chasing funding to advance talks with Bryan Herta Autosport and Dale Coyne Racing ahead of the new season.

“It is progressing. At the same time we were talking with SPM we were still talking with Bryan and Dale, so it’s not a back-up plan,” he said.

“Honestly, to end up with any of the teams would be great.

“They have all shown they can win races and that is what I am trying to achieve if we can.

“It’s a difficult trail and one that probably every driver is on at some point.

“We are not getting down in the dumps about it. We are still trying to progress to the next step, be as positive as we can be and we’re hopeful that hard work and perseverance will pay off.”

If an IndyCar place does not materialise, Harvey’s future could be in sports car racing in the World Endurance or the IMSA SportsCar Championship.

“To do those championships would be amazing. It’s not a plan B.

“It would be an excellent career move,” he said.

“We have some options. I am told by my management, hopefully we could exercise them quite quickly if we needed to.

“I’m confident that I will be racing something in 2016.”