IndyCar: And 35 entered in the Indianapolis 500

Accompanying the Indianapolis 500 and the Daytona 24 Hours in one and the same season, what if that was the objective of Michael Shank Racing? The American team, based in Ohio, has in any case officially announced its intention to be at the start of the 96th edition of the Indianapolis 500 on May 27. In any case, a request has been filed with the authorities of theIndyCar. All that remains is to choose the engine manufacturer, the pilot having already been designated. This is the British Jay Howard. “Submitting the commitment request is only a first step for us, underlines boss Michael Shank. The sponsorship package is spot on, and we think Jay (Howard. Editor’s note) is the kind of driver who can shine at the Indianapolis 500. The challenge remains for us to obtain the right to use an engine to train, qualify, and race the Indianapolis 500. We look forward to finalizing everything, and if necessary, making further announcements regarding this program.”

For information, the team, which is the result of the association between Michael Shank, AJ Allmendinger and businessman Brian Bailey, took possession of its Dallara DW12 in January. “My first participation in the Indianapolis 500 last year was like a dream come true, explains Jay Howard, seventh before experiencing problems with his right rear tire. We’ve worked really hard to get all the sponsorship in place, and we can’t wait to get an engine to race with.” “Competing in the Indianapolis 500 has been something I have worked towards my whole life, concludes Michael Shank. It's a day I've been thinking about since I left a car of IndyCar and that I put an end to my racing career ». With now 35 cars on the entry list, there will be two of them to be eliminated on May 20 at the end of Bump Day.