Freke signed for Michael Crawford Motorsports to race in the Firestone Indy Lights Series in 2008, passing his rookie test at Nashville Superspeedway and had his first test on a fast oval at Homestead prior to the first race.
Freke joined Michael Crawford Motorsports for the 2008 Firestone Indy Lights Series, excelling in his debut by passing his rookie assessment at Nashville Superspeedway and conducting his maiden test on a swift oval at Homestead prior to the inaugural event.