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Harvey Comes Back from Early Contact to Finish 13th at Barber Motorsports Park
Leeds, Alabama (Sunday, April 28, 2024) – Dale Coyne Racing’s Jack Harvey came back from opening lap contact that sent him to the back of the field to finish 13th in Sunday’s Children’s of Alabama Indy Grand Prix. His teammate, Luca Ghiotto in the Dale Coyne Racing with RWR entry, also put in a solid performance in what was his first NTT INDYCAR SERIES race by taking the checkered flag on the lead lap in 21st place. Jack Harvey, #18 INVST, Dale Coyne Racing Honda Started: 22nd Finished: 13th •Harvey got spun around in Turn 1 on the opening lap of the 90-lap event. •Fortunately for the driver of the No. 18 INVST car, he was able to continue, despite falling to 26th from his 22nd place on the starting grid. •He took advantage of an early full course caution to make his first stop on Lap 7 and was running 23rd on the Lap 11 restart. •Harvey then made his second stop on Lap 35 and once again took advantage of a full course caution to stop for fuel and a set of alternate Firestone tires on Lap 46, exiting pit lane in 21st. •Thanks to the team’s strategy and his on-track pace, Harvey found himself in 13th place following his final stop on Lap 75 •Harvey could have potentially finished in the top ten had it not been for a final full course caution on Lap 85 that allowed the fuel saving cars ahead of him to make it to the end. Post Qualifying Quote “It was a lively race today. I seem to keep getting caught up in other people’s incidents. At the wrong place, at the wrong time. I spun in Turn 1 and went backwards through the gravel, but somehow, we still finished 13th. I think had that last yellow not happened, we could have had a top 10 finish today. It was a great strategy call by everyone on the 18 stand. I keep telling everybody, I feel like the momentum is building and whether there’s a bit of help of not, we’re showing it. I think we could have transferred to the second round of qualifying yesterday, and we finished 13th today. Overall, it was a pretty good weekend here at Barber Motorsports Park. Hopefully we’re building a little bit of momentum for May and we can keep this No. 18 INVST Dale Coyne Racing Honda on the sharper end and keep improving every weekend.” Luca Ghiotto, #51 Bimecc, Dale Coyne Racing with RWR Honda Started: 21st Finished: 21st •Ghiotto was making his first NTT INDYCAR SERIES race start at Barber Motorsports Park after having only driven the car for the first time earlier this week during practice 1. •The rookie lost a few positions at the start but kept up with the cars ahead of him. •He took advantage of a full course caution to make his first stop on Lap 7 and continued to maintain a strong pace throughout his second stint. •On an alternate pit strategy, he ran as high as fifth before making his second stop on Lap 39. •Ghiotto returned to the pits on Lap 47 during a full course caution for a set of the alternate Firestone tire. •He made his final pit stop on Lap 56, exiting pit lane in 24th place and went on to take the checkered flag in 21st place. •The former Formula 2 driver finished ahead of experienced drivers such as Pato O’Ward and Alexander Rossi. Post Qualifying Quote “It was a long race and I’m happy that I got to the end. This is probably the most physical race car to drive in the world and I honestly was not sure I was fit enough to do a 90-lap race! So that was the first goal and I’m happy that we made it. As for the race itself, I think I made a little bit too many mistakes. Doing pit stops, everything was new for me, especially going from the reds to the primary tires. Every lap was something new. On one side, I’m happy that I had that experience because I learned more from those mistakes, and I’ll be more prepared when I get to Indy. I’m really looking forward to it now. It feels good now to know that I’ve been through an entire race weekend. When everything is new everything is stressful, and it was a busy week so next time in Indy it will much more relax and I can just focus on driving.” Next up: Sonsio Grand Prix at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, May 11 at 3pm ET on NBC and Peacock.
F2 Standout Luca Ghiotto to Drive No. 51 DCR with RWR entry at Barber Motorsports Park and Indianapolis Grand Prix
Plainfield, Illinois (Thursday, April 25, 2024) – Dale Coyne Racing has signed Formula 2 veteran and current European Le Mans Series driver Luca Ghiotto to drive its No. 51 entry for the upcoming rounds at Barber Motorsports Park and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course. Ghiotto is an Italian race car driver with seven F2 wins under his belt. After five full seasons in the FIA Formula 2 Championship where he finished as high as third in the standings, he moved to sportscar racing where he’s competed since 2020. He’s recently served as test and simulator driver for the Nissan Formula E team in 2022-2023. “I’m very excited to be making my NTT INDYCAR SERIES debut this weekend at Barber Motorsports Park,” shared Ghiotto, who met up with the team in Chicago this week. “I’ve spent the majority of my career overseas but was always intrigued and wanting to try IndyCar. It will be my first time driving this car and my first time at this track, so there’s a steep learning curve and challenge ahead of me but I am very much looking forward to it.” Ghiotto who has substantial experience aboard open wheel race cars, was also a test and reserve driver for the Williams Formula One team in 2017. “We know it won’t be an easy first race for Luca jumping in the car like this with no testing whatsoever,” said Team Owner Dale Coyne. “That said, he has plenty of experience in different types of race cars and has proven himself over the years. We look forward to seeing what he can do in the next two races and know that he will bring experience and knowledge to the team.” Ghiotto will get his first laps aboard an NTT INDYCAR SERIES car on Friday, April 25 starting at 3:40pm ET when drivers take to the track for the first practice session of the weekend. He will get one more practice in on Saturday morning (12:15pm ET) before qualifying that afternoon (3:30pm ET). The Children’s of Alabama Indy Grand Prix goes green on Sunday, April 28 at 1:40pm ET and will be broadcast live on NBC starting at 1pm ET.
Dale Coyne Racing Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach Race Report
Long Beach, California (Sunday, April 21, 2024) – Dale Coyne Racing saw both drivers take the checkered flag at the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach on Sunday. Rookie Nolan Siegel climbed seven spots in his No. 51 King Taco machine to finish 20th and No. 18 INVST driver Jack Harvey placed 25th after contact with another competitor during his first stint. Nolan Siegel, #51 King Taco, Dale Coyne Racing with RWR Honda Started: 27th Finished: 20th •Siegel was making his first points-paying start at Long Beach, after making his NTT INDYCAR SERIES debut at Thermal last month. •The rookie made steady progress throughout the race moving up three positions before a Lap 15 full course caution. •Siegel ran competitive lap times keeping up with his closest competitors. •He made his first pit stop on Lap 30, exiting pit lane in 24th place. •He was running 23rd after his second stop on Lap 58 and went on to gain three more positions before taking the checkered flag in 20th place. Post-Race Quote “My first full length standard IndyCar race is done. It was a long one, the guys did a great job. The car was much better in the race than I think it has been all weekend so props to the team for making that improvement. We had good stops, it went smoothly. We picked up seven spots and our pace seemed pretty strong. It’s really hard to pass around here. I feel good and overall, I’m happy with the day. Huge thank you to everyone that’s helped me along the way and this weekend and let’s see if we can do better in Indy.” Jack Harvey, #18 INVST, Dale Coyne Racing Honda Started: 23rd Finished: 25th •Harvey gained a couple of positions throughout his first stint and was running 21ston Lap 15 when he tried to avoid a spinning car in front of him. •Unfortunately for the No. 18 INVST driver, he wasn’t completely able to avoid contact and suffered damage to his car which sent him down pit lane for repairs. •Despite the setback, Harvey was able to continue in the race, but the damage was done. •After falling to 26th following his incident, he was able to gain one more position and take the checkered flag in 25th. Post-Race Quote “In the first part of the race, we moved up a couple spots and then Rasmussen spun in front of me and I had nowhere to go. He hit me as he was spinning back down the track and it damaged the floor, and the sidepod and I lost a ton of downforce and grip because of that and that was pretty much the race. I think the positives from the weekend are that we were better today than we were yesterday. I think we moved the car along so hopefully we can continue that little bit of momentum that we built there. Obviously, it didn’t show in the race unfortunately, but if we can start progressing in the weekend like we did from yesterday to today then I think we’ll start seeing some real progress for Dale Coyne Racing.” Next up: Children’s of Alabama Indy Grand Prix, Sunday, April 28 at 1pm ET on NBC.
King Taco to Sponsor No. 51 Nolan Siegel Entry at Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach
Plainfield, IL (Wednesday, April 17, 2024) – As part of its 50th anniversary celebration, authentic Mexican food favorite King Taco will be the primary sponsor on California native Nolan Siegel’s No. 51 Dale Coyne Racing with RWR Honda-powered entry for this weekend’s Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach. “I was already looking forward to my first race on the streets of Long Beach, but now I’m even more excited as I get to also represent an iconic California staple,” expressed driver Nolan Siegel, who hails from Palo Alto, California. “I want to thank the Martinez family for their support this weekend, I’m honored to be sporting their colors and hope to make them proud. I can’t wait to get behind the wheel of the No. 51 King Taco car as I take on my first full NTT INDYCAR SERIES weekend in front of family and friends.” King Taco has a long and storied history with the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, in addition to its role as a food vendor at the 1.968-mile, 11-turn temporary street circuit where their familiar King Taco Food Truck has become a popular stop for race fans throughout the weekend, they have partnered with the event for the last 30 years as the official Mexican sponsor and are the longest continuous sponsor in the current history of the event. From humble beginnings as a mobile taco-making station converted from an ice cream truck to its present-day expansion of more than 20 locations throughout Southern California, King Taco founders Raúl and Maria Martinez’s legacy has been the pinnacle of food and culture for half a century. The Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach takes place April 19 to 21, 2024. The race will be broadcast live on USA and Peacock starting at 3:00pm ET.
Katherine Legge to Pilot the No. 51 e.l.f. Cosmetics entry for Dale Coyne Racing at 2024 Indianapolis 500
E.L.F. COSMETICS WILL BECOME THE FIRST-EVER BEAUTY BRAND TO SERVE AS A PRIMARY SPONSOR IN THE INDIANAPOLIS 500 Plainfield, IL (Tuesday, April 9, 2024) – Dale Coyne Racing with RWR is pleased to announce that it has signed Katherine Legge to drive its No. 51 Honda Dallara at this year’s 108th Running of the Indianapolis 500 set for Sunday, May 26, 2024. The car will feature primary sponsorship from e.l.f. Cosmetics who is expanding its partnership with Legge and proudly becoming the first-ever beauty brand to serve as a primary sponsor of an entry at the Indianapolis 500. “I’m honored to be back at the 500 to represent such a groundbreaking and historic effort put forward by e.l.f.,” said Legge. “e.l.f. is truly changing the face of motorsports by lifting women up and challenging norms. Janet Guthrie set the stage for this type of moment back in the ‘70s and I’m honored to carry it forward with Dale Coyne Racing with RWR this year. When I was nine years old, I decided I wanted to be a race car driver, and I never would have dreamed a beauty brand would one day be my primary sponsor in the Indy 500. Together with DCR, Honda, and e.l.f., we will truly empower women who are breaking barriers, pushing boundaries, and testing the limits by giving them the confidence and a path towards realizing their dreams, whatever they may be!” e.l.f. first partnered with Legge at the 2023 Indy 500 when she set the fastest one-lap (231.627 mph) and four-lap (231.070 mph) qualification speeds for a woman in the history of the Indy 500. Legge is the embodiment of e.l.f.’s vision, said Kory Marchisotto, Chief Marketing Officer, e.l.f. Beauty. “Katherine is a bold disruptor with a kind heart. She is a force driven by positivity, inclusivity and accessibility. She takes to the track motivated to pave the way for future drivers who might not currently see themselves behind the wheel at big races. Her presence is helping to shape the future culture of racing,” Marchisotto said. “We are proud to sponsor Katherine as a beacon of limitless possibilities”. In 2012, Legge became just the ninth woman to qualify for the Indy 500, following Guthrie who was the first in 1977, and is the only female driver entered in this year’s race. The springboard for Legge’s professional career was winning on the Streets of Long Beach in 2005, making her the first woman to win a major open-wheel race in North America. In honor of that historic accomplishment, she will become the first female to be inducted into the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach Motorsports Walk of Fame later this month in Long Beach, California, joining legends of the sport like Mario Andretti to be immortalized. Legge will be competing in this year’s Indy 500 for Dale Coyne Racing with RWR (DCR), whom she also drove for in 2007 in the Champ Car World Series, now the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, and the Series where she was the first woman to lead a Champ Car race (2006). “We’re pleased to welcome Katherine back to our team after all these years. She’s had a good career since she first drove for us in 2007 and we can’t wait to start working with her again for this year’s Indianapolis 500,” shared Team Owner Dale Coyne. “We’re also excited to be part of this historic partnership with e.l.f. at the Indy 500. We look forward to working with them and making them proud in May.” The 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge is scheduled for Sunday, May 26, 2024, with coverage beginning at 11 a.m. ET on NBC. The Indy 500 Open Test is scheduled for April 10-11, 2024, while official practice is scheduled for May 14, 2024, followed by qualifying over two days on May 18-19, 2024, at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. All on-track action can be seen on NBC or NBC’s Peacock Premium streaming service. For more information about e.l.f., Katherine Legge or Dale Coyne Racing, please visit, https://www.elfcosmetics.com, www.katherinelegge.com or https://www.dalecoyneracing.com. About e.l.f. Since 2004, e.l.f. Cosmetics has made the best of beauty accessible to every eye, lip and face. We make high-quality, prestige-inspired cosmetics and skin care products at an extraordinary value and are proud to be e.l.f. clean, vegan, cruelty free and Fair Trade Certified. As one of the first online beauty brands, e.l.f. continues to attract a highly engaged audience and set benchmarks with new digital platforms. Our brand is widely available at leading retailers such as Target, Walmart and Ulta Beauty, and has a growing international presence including at Boots, Superdrug and Douglas. Learn more by visiting www.elfcosmetics.com. About Katherine Legge Katherine Legge is a British professional race car driver, who is widely recognized as one of the world's fastest female drivers, with one of most diverse careers in all of motorsports. The springboard to her professional career was winning Champ Car’s Toyota Atlantic Series season opener on the Streets of Long Beach in 2005, making her the first woman to win a major open-wheel race in North America. Prior to that, she became the first woman to win a pole in a British Formula Ford Zetec event, and in the 2002 Formula Renault season, she bested the lap record set by eventual Formula One World Champion Kimi Raikkonen, which led to becoming just the second woman offered a F1 test since Sarah Fisher (2002). She has secured three championships, six race wins,15 podium results in her professional driving career, and raced in the Indy 500 three times (2012, 2013, 2023). A long time Honda/Acura competitor, Legge brought Acura its first ever win worldwide in Detroit (2017) in the North America portage sports car category of NASCAR’s IMSA (sports car racing). Legge has appeared on TODAY with Hoda & Jenna, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, The Tamron Hall Show, 60 Minutes, Modern Marvels, and Jay Leno’s Garage. Legge is represented by BRANDed Management and Klint Briney, who long oversaw the career of nine-time Indy 500 starter Sarah Fisher. For more on Katherine Legge, please visit www.katherinelegge.com. About Dale Coyne Racing with RWR Dale Coyne Racing (DCR) is an NTT INDYCAR SERIES team based in Plainfield, IL, about 40 miles southwest of downtown Chicago. The team has participated in every season of the INDYCAR/Champ Car World Series since 1984. DCR has claimed multiple victories and podium finishes over the years, including its first win in 2009 with the late, great Justin Wilson at Watkins Glen and back-to-back wins in 2017 and 2018 on the Streets of St. Petersburg with then driver Sebastien Bourdais. In 2021, the team picked up three more podium finishes and a pole position with former Formula 1 driver Romain Grosjean. Team owner Dale Coyne is a true racer with a long history in racing. As an Indy car driver for five years, and a team owner for nearly 40 years, he is among the most experienced team owners in the Series paddock and highly respected by his peers. Coyne is a Midwestern entrepreneur who designed and built Route 66 Raceway in Joliet, IL and is a franchisee of multiple Sonny’s BBQ restaurants. He is known for discovering and mentoring young drivers in the early stages of their career, such as current and two-time Series Champion Alex Palou. The team has run its #51 entry under the Dale Coyne Racing with RWR banner since forming a partnership with Rick Ware Racing in 2021.
Harvey Moves Up Eight Spots in St. Petersburg, Braun Gains Experience in IndyCar Debut
St. Petersburg, Florida (Sunday, March 10, 2024) – Dale Coyne Racing saw its drivers Jack Harvey and Colin Braun make important gains on Sunday during the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg. Harvey climbed eight positions in the 100-lap event to finish 19th while Colin Braun gained valuable experience to cross the finish line in 22nd. Jack Harvey, #18 INVST, Dale Coyne Racing Honda. Started: 27th Finished: 19th •Starting 27th, Harvey consistently made progress throughout the race. •The #18 INVST driver gained four positions at the start and was running 22nd when he made his first pit stop on Lap 28 during a full course caution. •Following his second stop he moved into 21st. •By the time the checkered flag flew he had gained eight positions from his starting position to finish 19th. •Harvey will be back behind the wheel of the #18 INVST car at Barber Motorsports Park in April. Post Qualifying Quote “Race 1 done with Dale Coyne Racing. Honestly, I feel like we finally started to get a little momentum today. We can work with this entire platform, this program. It’s going to take work, we knew that. We went into the season and into the weekend with our eyes fully open. Properly aware of what the expectations were. At the end of the day, we gained eight positions today. The pit stops were clean and everything on the driving side looked pretty good. Now, we need to continue to work hard and find some raw pace. We know that and we’re going to push ourselves the best we can to do it.” Colin Braun, #51 Dale Coyne Racing with RWR Honda Started: 25th Finished 22nd •Braun was making his first NTT INDYCAR SERIES start this weekend. •Starting from 25th, he gained three spots at the start to move into 22nd. •The rookie made his first pit stop on Lap 28 during a full course caution and stopped again for a splash of fuel on Lap 36, also during a caution period. •Braun lost a few spots when he locked up the brakes going into Turn 10 on Lap 52, but he was then able to make up the positions lost. •Braun went on to take the checkered flag in 22nd and gain valuable experience along the way. Post Qualifying Quote “I think overall it was a good day for me. My goal was to run all the laps. I made a mistake in Turn 10 and got some brake lockup and it decided to go straight. It took a minute to get it in reverse so we lost one lap, so I guess I missed out on one single lap. I stayed out of trouble, did the pit stops, learned a ton. I saw the track progression, saw what the marbles did offline. It was a lot to take in but these Dale Coyne Racing with RWR guys did great pit stops, I think we had good strategy. Of course everyone wants to finish better and improve but I learned a lot and I’m looking forward to the next one.” Next up: The $1 Million Challenge at Thermal Club where Colin Braun will be in the #51 Dale Coyne Racing with RWR entry, while rookie Nolan Siegel, who won his first INDY NXT race on Sunday, will be taking on his first NTT INDYCAR SERIES race.
Dale Coyne Racing Kicks Off Season in St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg, Florida (Saturday, March 9) – Dale Coyne Racing and drivers Jack Harvey and Colin Braun took to the streets of St. Petersburg Saturday during qualifying the season opening race. Harvey, who will be starting 27th, is making a comeback to the NTT INDYCAR SERIES this weekend while Braun, who qualified 25th, is making his series debut. Colin Braun, #51 Dale Coyne Racing with RWR Honda Starting: 25th •Braun took to the track in Group 1 for his first ever NTT INDYCAR SERIES qualifying session. •The American has been getting more and more comfortable with every session as he continues his learning curve in the series. •His first experience aboard an Indy car came last week during a one-day test at Sebring International Raceway. •Braun registered his fastest qualifying time on his penultimate lap of the 10-minute session. •The time placed him 13th in his group and 25th on the starting grid. Post Qualifying Quote “It’s been a huge learning curve for me. Every practice has been better and better. These guys at Dale Coyne Racing, they’ve been doing a really good job of getting me up to speed and more and more comfortable every time I go out in the car. That was sort of my first real run on the alternate tire and it makes a lot more grip. Yesterday, my second run on the black tire was all red so I didn’t really get a feel for that then we went right into the green alternate tire. So yeah, big jump on the grip level but happy to be making good gains and feeling more comfortable every time I jump in the car and looking forward to doing more tomorrow.” Jack Harvey, #18 INVST, Dale Coyne Racing Honda. Starting: 27th •Harvey, who is making his first start for Dale Coyne Racing this weekend, took to the track in Group 2 of qualifying. •The driver of the #18 INVST Honda registered his fastest time on his seventh lap of the 10-minute session. •His time initially placed him 11th in his group but he ended up 14th by the time the clock expired. •He will be starting 27th in Sunday’s Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg. Post Qualifying Quote “Qualifying was a little underwhelming, I thought we were going to have a bit more speed than what we had but, that said, it’s just been great to be back this weekend with everyone at Dale Coyne Racing. I do think our race car seems to be in a better window than qualifying so we will see how tomorrow goes. I was a little worried about what might happen, but we’re going to go out and push as hard as we can with the No. 18 INVST Honda and do the best we can in the race.” Next up: Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, March 10, 2024 – Noon ET on NBC.
Dale Coyne Racing Reveals Driver Line Up, Welcomes INVST as Partner for its No. 18 Entry
- Jack Harvey, Colin Braun and Nolan Siegel Join DCR for 2024 – - DCR also welcomes veteran race engineer Steve Newey - Plainfield, Illinois (Tuesday, March 5, 2024) – Dale Coyne Racing will be counting on a diverse driver lineup this season with veteran NTT INDYCAR SERIES driver Jack Harvey, up-and-coming INDY NXT by Firestone star Nolan Siegel and multi-race winning sportscar ace Colin Braun driving the No. 18 and 51 entries this season. The team is also excited to announce the arrival of a new partner in INVST as well as the hiring of veteran race engineer Steve Newey. •DCR has signed veteran IndyCar driver Jack Harvey to pilot its No. 18 INVST entry for 14 races this season, starting at this weekend’s Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg. Harvey, who has been racing in the series since 2017, has 79 NTT INDYCAR SERIES race starts under his belt with a best finish of third at the Indy GP. •Harvey’s No. 18 Honda-powered entry will prominently feature the black and green colors of INVST, an independent, registered investment advisor headquartered in Indianapolis, IN that is making its first venture into motorsports. INVST’s mission is to educate, guide, and counsel families to achieve their full financial potential by making money work for people. •2023 INDY NXT by Firestone rookie of the year Nolan Siegel, who tested with the team earlier this year, will be sharing driving duties with Harvey aboard the No. 18 car this season. Siegel who is competing full time for HMD Motorsports in the INDY NXT by Firestone series will take part in four, non-conflicting, races with DCR this year. The rookie will be behind the wheel for the $1 Million Challenge at Thermal Club, the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, the Honda Indy Toronto and he will have the opportunity to qualify for his first Indianapolis 500 in May. •The team’s sister No. 51 car, which once again features a partnership with Rick Ware Racing will have sportscar veteran, 24 Hours of Le Mans and 24 Hours of Daytona winner Colin Braun making his NTT INDYCAR SERIES debut this weekend. Braun, who is competing full time in IMSA this season, is currently signed to race at the season opening race in St. Petersburg and the $1 Million Challenge at Thermal Club, with the hopes of doing more races with Dale Coyne Racing later this year. Braun got his first taste of IndyCar last week when he took part in a successful one-day test with the team at Sebring International Raceway. •In addition to revealing its drivers, the team is also excited to announce that it has added veteran engineer Steve Newey as Lead Engineer for its No. 51 entry. Newey’s experience includes successful race-winning results in IndyCar, Formula 1, NASCAR, and Sports Car racing. He’s picked up victories and championships with such accomplished drivers as Bobby Rahal, Michael Andretti, Dan Wheldon, Marco Andretti and Al Unser Jr., to name a few. •The 2024 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season kicks off this Friday, March 8 with Practice 1 at 2:45pm ET. The season opening race goes green at 12:23pm ET on Sunday, March 10 and will be broadcast live on NBC starting at Noon ET. What they have to say: Dale Coyne - Team Owner, Dale Coyne Racing “It’s been a busy off-season and we’re extremely pleased with our driver lineup heading into the 2024 season. I think we have a great combination of drivers that will work well together, as they’ve shown at our tests in Homestead and Sebring. Jack (Harvey) brings a lot of experience to the team and he immediately fit right in when he tested with us. Nolan (Siegel), like Jack, is a pleasure to work with. He impressed us at the Homestead test with how quickly he was up to speed for his first time in the car. We look forward to seeing what both will do this season aboard our 18 car. “We already know what Colin Braun can do in a sportscar, and it was great to see him jump into our Indy car last week. He’s jumping into the deep end with little time aboard one of these cars before his first race but we’re confident in his abilities and can’t wait to see him back in the car this weekend in St. Petersburg. “I also want to welcome INVST to our family of partners, we’re excited to have them onboard our 18 entry and look forward to building a successful partnership with them this season. We’re also excited to have Steve Newey join us as Lead Engineer on our 51 entry. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the team. We’re excited to get the season started.” Jack Harvey, No. 18 INVST Honda – Dale Coyne Racing “I’m thrilled to join Dale Coyne Racing for this season. I want to thank Dale, INVST and many other supporters for giving me this opportunity to return to the NTT INDYCAR SERIES and continue this journey. St Pete has always been a city, and circuit, that I have loved and it’s great to have the opportunity to start this new chapter at one of my favorite events.” Nolan Siegel, No. 18 Honda – Dale Coyne Racing “I’m super excited to be joining Dale Coyne Racing for Thermal, Long Beach, the Indianapolis 500 and Toronto in the 18 car this season. It’s a lifelong dream come true for me to be racing in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES. I can’t wait to make the most of this opportunity. Huge thank you to Dale, everyone at the team and everyone that has been a part of my career up until now that’s helped get me here. Thermal is right around the corner. We’re going to get to work, and I can’t wait to get back in the car.” Colin Braun, No. 51 Honda – Dale Coyne Racing with RWR “I’m so pumped about doing my first two NTT INDYCAR SERIES races at St. Petersburg and Thermal Club with Dale Coyne Racing with RWR. I want to give a huge thank you to Dale. What an opportunity he gave me last week to get a taste of the Indy car in Sebring. It was so fun to drive. The folks at Honda and HRC also made me feel right at home. I can’t wait to get going in St. Pete. It’s a place I haven’t been to in a little bit so we’re definitely jumping off into the deep end but I’m looking forward to getting going on the street course, continuing to work with the team, a great group of people there, and I couldn’t be more excited and ready to get going on this challenge. It’s going to be a blast.” For more on Jack Harvey, Nolan Siegel and Colin Braun: www.dalecoyneracing.com About INVST Invst. This Indianapolis-based company is racking up awards and accolades across the city - and the country. Recognized as a Best Places to Work in Indiana, Invst has been the fastest growing RIA in Indiana, and just last year, Inc. 5000 recognized them too. With a mission to a million people living free from financial worry…. a whole-person centric community engulfed in collaboration and focused on the greater good of the families it serves. Simple things like spending time understanding each client’s why for money and understanding that the why is more important than the money itself… as did helping to align the “who’s” in clients’ financial lives. Add to that the digitized living game board known as WealthBuilder, which replaces the antiquated paper planning of the financial world, INVST is a steward of financial wellness for the families they serve. Invst is here to help you reach financial freedom, faster by making money work for you. Our goal is to educate, guide, and counsel so you can design the life you want to live. Financial Advisors, but not like you think. We’re not your typical financial “planners.” We believe traditional thinking has limited your potential for far too long, and that your mindset is more important than money in reaching your full financial potential. And yes, not everyone is a fit for our firm. As a values-based organization, we promise never to size you up by your checkbook. All we ask is that you love yourself, love your family, want to grow, and think abundantly. That’s why we sit on the same side of the table as our clients. Our entire team is dedicated to working on your behalf to help you live your best life – for you, your family, and your future. We even help business owners scale, maximize value, and smoothly exit while leaving a legacy for their family. We also advise on and/or manage alternative cash-flow investments for our clients, like real estate, businesses, and technology. For more on INVST: www.INVST.com
New Dale Coyne Racing Website is Live
Plainfield, IL (Friday, March 1, 2024) – Dale Coyne Racing, in collaboration with RR Marketing Agency, has launched its newly revamped website showcasing the team’s new look for the 2024 season and beyond. The site, www.dalecoyneracing.com, which features the team’s classic blue and white colors, was designed, and built by Montreal-based RR Marketing Agency led by 22-year-old Cameron Fraser. “After revealing our fan-designed transporters earlier this week, we’re excited to be launching our new website today,” shared Team Owner Dale Coyne. “After 40 years in racing, this was all part of our rebranding process led by our communications and marketing consultants. It was a pleasure to work with another Montreal-based agency on our website. RR Marketing Agency did a great job taking our new look and transposing it into our new online home.” RR Marketing is a dynamic agency dedicated to helping businesses connect with their audience through innovative strategies. From online presence to brand revitalization, they deliver exceptional results tailored to your needs. Visit www.rrmarketingagency.ca for more. The 2024 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season kicks off on the streets of St. Petersburg March 8 to 10, 2024.
Jack Harvey and Colin Braun Complete Final Pre-Season Test for Dale Coyne Racing
Dale Coyne Racing took part in its final pre-season test of 2024 on Monday and Tuesday at Sebring International Raceway. Jack Harvey was back behind the wheel for the team after taking on testing duties for the team at Homestead-Miami Speedway last month. Harvey was aboard the No.18 Dale Coyne Racing entry for day 1 of the test while sportscar ace Colin Braun got his first taste of an IndyCar at the helm of the team’s No. 51 machine on Tuesday. The pair turned a combined total of 161 laps over both days.
Dale Coyne Racing Reveals
Fan Designed Transporter Livery
Sebring, Florida (Monday, February 26, 2024) – Dale Coyne Racing revealed their winning transporter livery, designed by Lucky Graphix from Montreal, Canada on Monday during the team’s first public outing with their newly wrapped transporters at a two-day test in Sebring. DCR launched a design contest a month ago, asking fans to send in their design ideas for a chance to see their creation come to life and win a pair of credentials to a race of their choice. “We received over a hundred submissions, so it wasn’t an easy choice,” said Team Owner Dale Coyne. “The design we choose is the one that stood out the most to us as it also calls back to our original team color of blue. It was the most representative of our overall look and we’re extremely pleased with how it came out on our three transporters.” Lucky Graphix is a Montreal-based graphic design company owned and operated by Luciano Masciotra. The 2024 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season kicks off on the streets of St Petersburg March 8 to 10, 2024.
We’re looking to rebrand our transporters, and we want you to help!
The NTT INDYCAR SERIES team is entering its 41st year of competition in 2024 so we thought it was time to refresh our look and we want you, the fans, to get involved and share your creations for our transporter livery! Also, if you are feeling extra creative, you can include a revamped Dale Coyne Racing logo in your transporter livery design, or just use our original one. If your design is chosen, you just might be able to see your creation come to life! What will you get in return? Two team credentials* for a 2024 NTT INDYCAR SERIES race of your choice** where you’ll be embedded with the team to see and live all the behind-the-scenes action and receive team gear. All artwork must be submitted by midnight ET Jan 21st, 2024 Details and Guidelines to follow You can download design templates here Please be sure to follow all guidelines as some logo locations are mandatory per the series and our partners. Submit your artwork here OR send via email to info@dalecoyneracing.com with subject line DCR DESIGN CONTEST make sure to include your name, email, phone number and social tags so we can reach you. You can also send any inquiries you may have about the contest. Prizes Two (2) credentials* to the 2024 NTT INDYCAR SERIES event of your choice** Autographed crew shirt Team hat Spend a weekend as part of the team A chance to collaborate with the team on future graphic design projects. *Contest open to all but must be 18 years of age to claim prize, does not include lodging or travel to or from event **Thermal race, Indy GP and Indy 500 excluded Winner will be contacted prior to winning design reveal, which will take place prior to the start of the 2024 season.
Renowned Team Manager Mitch Davis Joins Dale Coyne Racing
Plainfield, IL (Monday, October 30, 2023) – Dale Coyne Racing is delighted to welcome back Championship and Indianapolis 500 winning, renowned Team Manager Mitch Davis to lead its team as it enters its 41st season of NTT INDYCAR SERIES competition. Davis brings with him over 40 years of successful motorsports experience. Throughout his illustrious career, he has multiple championship and race wins, including an Indy 500 victory and has worked for teams such as Galles Racing, Patrick Racing, Chip Ganassi Racing and Newman Haas Racing, to name a few. Davis was also the Team Manager at Dale Coyne Racing when the team picked up its first win in 2009 with the late, great Justin Wilson. Most recently, he’s spent the last three seasons at Wayne Taylor Racing in the IMSA SportsCar Championship where he helped develop the new GTP Hybrid Acura ARX-06 that finished 1-2 at the 24 hours of Daytona this year. “I’m excited to be back at Dale Coyne Racing and thankful to Dale for this opportunity,” said Davis, who has held a variety of positions in motorsports over the course of his career. “Dale has put together a strong team of people with who I look forward to accomplishing great things. I can’t wait to get this next season started.” “We’re extremely pleased to have Mitch join us once again as Team Manager. Not only does he bring a wealth of experience and expertise with him, but he is also very well respected within the racing community, and I know he will be a great addition to our team,” expressed Team Owner Dale Coyne. “I also want to take this opportunity to thank Terry Brown for his continued commitment to the team, including these past six seasons as Team Manager and for his thirty plus years with us before that.” Brown, who became Team Manager in 2018 will stay on as Special Project Manager while enjoying semi-retirement. Dale Coyne Racing will have more team expansion and driver news to come in the following weeks. The 2024 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season kicks off on the streets of St. Petersburg March 8 to 10, 2024.