IndyCar’s Rinus VeeKay Announces Departure From Dale Coyne Racing
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Rinus VeeKay (right) with team owner Dale Coyne (left) earlier this year in Toronto. (Photo by Travis Hinkle | IMS Photo) INDYCAR Photo by Travis Hinkle Rinus VeeKay of The Netherlands was one of the comeback stories of the 2025 NTT IndyCar Series season when he had one of the smallest teams in the series in contention for a top 10 finish in the season championship. VeeKay joined Dale Coyne Racing at the beginning of the season and energized the team. Despite that comeback performance, which netted VeeKay and the team a 14th-place finish in the final standings, VeeKay announced on September 2 that he will not return to Dale Coyne Racing. VeeKay Is ‘Open For Business’ “I’m open for doing the best for my career,” VeeKay told me. “Yes, Coyne is an attractive option, we’ve had a very good season, but we have a whole offseason to figure out the next move. “My goal starting the season was top 16 and we are 14th. I think we have exceeded everybody’s expectations this year, even Dale’s expectations.” VeeKay said there “are a lot of weird scenarios” in IndyCar right now. “I don’t know who to believe,” VeeKay said. “There are a lot of weird rumors out there. I’ve heard some rumors that are interesting to say the least. “For me, it’s a bit goofy right now.” Dale Coyne Racing featured VeeKay and rookie driver Jacob Abel in 2025. With VeeKay announcing his departure, the team owner has some pressure if he is going to have both seats filled by October 31. Earlier in the day, Team Penske announced its winningest driver in IndyCar history, Will Power, would be departing. The No. 12 Chevrolet at Team Penske is expected to be filled by David Malukas of AJ Foyt Racing. VeeKay Discusses…
