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Dale Coyne Racing has announced that Rinus VeeKay will drive for the team in the upcoming 2025 NTT IndyCar Series season. VeeKay was let go from Ed Carpenter Racing at the end of last season after having driven five seasons with the team. He recorded one win on the Indianapolis road course in 2021, but […]
VeeKay was released from Ed Carpenter Racing after five seasons, with occasional top 5 finishes but only one win in 2021. Joining other drivers without a ride, he secured a full-time seat with DCR for his sixth IndyCar season in the #18 car. VeeKay expressed excitement on social media about the opportunity with Dale Coyne Racing in the 2025 season. His appointment completes the lineup for the upcoming season, with fellow drivers like Linus Lundqvist still on the hunt for a spot due to funding challenges. With rookie Jacob Abel as a teammate, VeeKay will aim to help the younger driver adjust to the series despite an experience gap. Both drivers will partake in a preseason test at Sebring Raceway before kicking off the season in St. Petersburg on March 2.
