Indy500: Dan Wheldon will race for Bryan Herta

Teammates within Andretti Green Racing from 2005 to 2008 in Indycar, Dan Wheldon and Bryan Herta will be reunited again next May at the Indianapolis 500. The legendary American race will celebrate its 100th anniversary this year, a particularly symbolic edition.

Dan Wheldon won the Indianapolis 500 in 2005, an experience that Bryan Herta does not intend to deprive himself of. “It goes without saying that Dan knows his way around Speedway, explains the former IndyCar champion, co-owner of the team with Steve Newey. He's had a huge amount of success there and we all have high expectations around May. He is not only a great pilot, but also a great friend. As a former teammate of Dan's, I know what he brings with his professionalism, determination and attitude. This will be a big asset for us. We are committed to growing our team. We started in order with an Indy Light car. Our new goal is to be a strong team in the IndyCar Series. »

Dan Wheldon is the first Briton since Graham Hill in 1966 to have won the legendary American ring, a few years before Dario Franchitti. “I'm really excited to join Bryan Herta Autosport for the centennial of the Indianapolis 500 and I'm happy to announce this news at home in St. Petersburg, he rejoices. Bryan has been a friend for a long time now and for that reason, I have the utmost confidence in him and his team to give me the tools to win a second time. »