Rinus VeeKay Joins Juncos Hollinger Racing for the 2026 IndyCar Season: A Homecoming and New Beginning
Juncos Hollinger Racing has officially announced that Rinus VeeKay will be joining the team for the 2026 IndyCar season. VeeKay has a history with the team, having driven a Juncos-prepared car to victory in the 2018 Pro Mazda championship and finishing second in the 2019 Indy NXT championship. This will be VeeKay's third IndyCar team since his debut in 2020, previously racing with Ed Carpenter Racing and Dale Coyne Racing.
Described as the 'new lead driver' for Juncos, VeeKay is a proven race winner with a victory at the Indy GP in 2021 and has competed in six Indy 500s, achieving three top-ten finishes. He finished the 2025 season in 14th place in the championship standings. VeeKay expressed his excitement about joining Juncos Hollinger Racing, citing the team's momentum, ambitions, and shared determination to compete at the highest level.
Juncos Hollinger Racing finished the 2025 season in 18th and 25th place in the team standings, with Conor Daly achieving the team's first podium finish at Milwaukee in 2024. Team principal Dave O'Neill emphasized the team's focus on building a program for sustained high performance in the future. O'Neill believes that reuniting with VeeKay is a natural continuation of their past success and that VeeKay's speed, consistency, race craft, and experience will contribute to the team's progress.
With VeeKay as a key part of the refreshed driver lineup, Juncos Hollinger Racing aims to elevate its competitiveness and achieve results quickly. The team is working hard to assemble the right mix of talent to support their ambitions and long-term vision. VeeKay's return to Juncos Racing signifies a homecoming for the young driver and a promising partnership for the upcoming IndyCar season.