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Rinus VeeKay is four points behind Colton Herta in the Drivers’ championship. Both drivers have three top 10 finishes from five races, but the Andretti Global veteran and the new Dale Coyne Racing …
Rinus VeeKay is only four points behind Colton Herta in the Drivers’ championship, despite both having three top 10 finishes in five races. Despite residing in different zip codes within the IndyCar Series paddock, VeeKay’s impressive start to the season is gaining attention. Expected to be 20th based on their budgets, VeeKay and Dale Coyne Racing are sitting in 10th place, ahead of many teams. With a string of strong performances, including a ninth and fourth-place finish, DCR has become a standout in a year with few breakout performances. VeeKay credits the team’s strategy and hard work, highlighting Honda’s strong mileage as a key factor in their successes.
