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With the first practice session of the new IndyCar Season due to begin at St. Petersburg on Friday, February 28, it’s time to start ramping up for the launch with a look inside each of the 11 teams…
As the new IndyCar Season is about to kick off with the first practice session at St. Petersburg on February 28, the focus is on the 11 teams, including Dale Coyne Racing, to see what changes have been made and what remains the same for the upcoming season.
In 2024, Dale Coyne Racing made significant shifts to its lineup, with the signing of two new full-time drivers, breaking away from the previous driver rotation model.
The team’s 2025 lineup includes Rinus VeeKay, who finished 13th in 2024, and rookie Jacob Abel driving the No. 18 Honda and No. 51 Honda respectively.
Key positions within the team remain with Dale Coyne as the Team Owner, Mitch Davis as the Team Manager/Technical Director, and specific roles for race engineers, strategists, and chief mechanics for each car.
There have been major changes within Dale Coyne Racing, including the departure of previous drivers like Jack Harvey, as well as the signing of new talents like Jacob Abel and Rinus VeeKay to ensure a competitive lineup for the upcoming season.
