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Jacob Abel’s breakout season in the Indy NXT series has opened the door to competing in the IndyCar Series with Dale Coyne Racing. The Kentucky native becomes the new full-time driver of the No. 51…
Jacob Abel’s successful season in the Indy NXT series has led to an opportunity to race in the IndyCar Series with Dale Coyne Racing. He will be the new full-time driver of the No. 51 Honda, with the announcement of his teammate for the No. 18 car to come later. Abel’s impressive performance, including two wins and three poles in Indy NXT, earned him the seat after finishing second in the championship with Abel Motorsports. Transitioning from the family-run team to Dale Coyne Racing, the 23-year-old is excited and grateful for the chance to compete at the highest level in IndyCar. Abel aims to contribute to the team’s success, improve throughout the season, and build a culture of continuous progress. He feels well-prepared for the challenge and is looking forward to his first test with the team at the end of the month at The Thermal Club.
