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‘Laser-focused’ star announces shock return
Two years after leaving the IndyCar Sequence, Ryan Hunter-Reay is about to return for an additional crack at motorsport’s most iconic oval race – the Indianapolis 500.
Hunter-Reay, who gained the IndyCar Sequence in 2012, won’t return with the Andretti Autosport outfit that he grew to become synonymous with.
As a substitute, he’ll be a part of Indianapolis 500 specialists Dreyer & Reinbold to contest the famed 200-lapper at The Brickyard.
Stan Sport is the one place to observe the 2023 IndyCar Sequence, starting March 6 AEDT. All of the motion streaming ad-free, dwell and on demand
‘Captain America’ will carry No.23 within the ‘Biggest Spectacle In Racing’ for the month of Could.
The American, who has 18 race wins to his title, returns to Indianapolis Motor Speedway with the one intention of profitable.
“I have been desirous to share this information for fairly a while,” stated Hunter-Reay.
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“This partnership with Dreyer & Reinbold Racing presents a novel alternative for me and I can not wait to get again on monitor at IMS.
“I really feel laser-focused and energised. The Indy 500 is not only a motor race, for me, it is a lifestyle.
“I used to be extremely interested in the truth that DRR is a streamlined program that places all of its power into the month of Could.
“I assume you may say I am going again to my roots, contemplating how I began my IndyCar profession with smaller groups that took the combat to the larger efforts and gained.
“If you happen to have a look at DRR’s report at Indy and their spectacular latest outcomes, the pool of proficient engineers and crew; it is an ideal match.”
Hunter-Reay’s return comes after an unceremonious departure from the IndyCar Sequence when he was changed on the finish of 2021 by ex-Method 1 driver Romain Grosjean.
Hunter-Reay will likely be partnered by Stefan Wilson, who will carry No.24 on his automobile.
The Brit is the brother of Justin Wilson, who died in an IndyCar race in 2015.
Stefan’s entry on this yr’s Indianapolis 500 marks a reunion of kinds for the Wilson household.
Justin drove for Dreyer & Reinbold in 2010 and 2011, ending seventh and sixteenth in his two Indianapolis 500 makes an attempt with the staff.
“There’s historical past right here with this staff,” Stefan stated.
“Justin spent two years with DRR again in 2010-2011 and secured podiums.
“I bought to know Dennis (Reinbold), Brett De Bord (director of business operations) and Chase Selman (normal supervisor) very well again then, so it feels nice to be re-joining them in a way.”
Based in 1999, Dreyer & Reinbold final contested a full IndyCar Sequence marketing campaign in 2014.
Since then, the staff has targeted on restricted entries with a specific concentrate on the Indianapolis 500.
In 2012, Oriol Servia delivered the staff its finest end with fourth.
The staff comes into the 2023 version of the race off the again of two high 10 finishes with Sage Karam and Santino Ferrucci.
This yr’s Indianapolis 500 takes place on Could 29.
The 2023 IndyCar Sequence continues on April 2-3 at Texas Motor Speedway, with follow, qualifying, and the 250-lap race all dwell, ad-free, and completely on Stan Sport.
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