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Dale Coyne Racing has announced that Tristan Vautier will be behind the wheel of the team’s #51 entry for the upcoming IndyCar race on the streets of Detroit. The 34-year-old has raced in IndyCar before, but his more recent experience is in sportscar racing. Vautier has competed in prototypes in both the IMSA and WEC […]
The 34-year-old driver has previous experience in IndyCar, but has been more recently competing in sportscar racing, with success in both the IMSA and WEC series, including a win in the 2021 12 Hours of Sebring. Returning to IndyCar after seven years, Vautier joins Dale Coyne Racing, known for frequently rotating drivers in the #51 car throughout the season. Vautier expressed his excitement about returning to IndyCar and specifically to Dale Coyne Racing, feeling like he is reuniting with family. This weekend, he will be the fifth driver to race the #51 car this season, alongside Jack Harvey in the #18. Although this partnership is only for a single race in Detroit, the driver for the #51 car for the rest of the season is yet to be announced.
