Ghiotto, a former Method 2 driver, shall be again behind the wheel of the Honda-powered No. 51 machine for Dale Coyne Racing for this weekend’s occasion at Highway America (June 6-9) and the next race at Laguna Seca (June 21-23) after a bye week.
The 29-year-old Italian made his debut in North America’s premier open-wheel championship with Dale Coyne Racing at Barber Motorsports Park in April, ending twenty first. He additionally drove for the group on the following spherical on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway street course in Might, the place he completed twenty fifth. “I’m very glad to be returning behind the wheel of the No. 51 Dale Coyne Racing entry for the subsequent two races,” Ghiotto mentioned. “I loved my first two races within the NTT IndyCar Collection and had a good time working with Jack (Harvey) and everybody at DCR. I sit up for working with them once more and assist the group proceed to make progress over the subsequent two races.”
Ghiotto, who has seven F2 wins on his CV, competed 5 full-time seasons within the collection with a highest end of third within the championship standings in 2019. He’s not too long ago served as check and simulator driver for the Nissan Method E group in 2022-2023. “Luca made a very good impression on us in his first races with the group,” mentioned group proprietor Dale Coyne.
“He obtained up to the mark shortly with no testing by any means earlier than getting within the automobile and he was a very good addition to the group. We sit up for working with him once more and having him again behind the wheel of our No. 51 automobile for the subsequent two races.” The Grand Prix at Highway America takes place Sunday, June 9 and shall be broadcast stay on NBC and Peacock beginning at 3:30pm ET.
