The Firestone Indy Lights grid continues to grow stronger with the addition of Juan Pablo Garcia, who will drive for newcomer Jeffrey Mark Motorsport for the 2012 season. Garcia will pilot the No. 76 entry for the team, sponsored by Freightliner Trucks.

Garcia made his Firestone Indy Lights debut in 2009 and ran three consecutive partial seasons, starting in four events last season. The Mexico City-native began his professional racing career in 2006 and has competed in several other series, including Formula Renault 2000, A1 Grand Prix and British Formula Three. 

"I'm very happy to be joining Jeffrey Mark Motorsport for the full 2012 season," Garcia said. "I want to thank Freightliner Trucks and I can't wait to start the testing this week at Sebring so I can be prepared for my first race. It's great to know that I have a great support team, especially with my engineers, so I'm confident that we can have very good results. I think that will benefit all of us and I'm proud that I can be part of this very successful team."

Jeffrey Mark Motorsport, although new to Firestone Indy Lights, will receive a big boost in the form of operational support from multiple-race winning Firestone Indy Lights squad Bryan Herta Autosport. Garcia's car will be based in the Indianapolis headquarters of Bryan Herta Autosport and the operation of the entry will be overseen by BHA personnel.

"I'm thrilled to have Juan Pablo racing with Jeffrey Mark Motorsport for our inaugural season," said team owner Jeff Mark. "It's always been a dream of mine to own a race team and I am ecstatic that the time has finally come. JMM and JPG are going to have a great year together.”

The 2012 Firestone Indy Lights season kicks off on the streets of St. Petersburg, FL on March 24. The race is the first of 12 on the schedule, all of which will be broadcast on NBC Sports Network.