Overview

• Dale Coyne Racing confirmed 22-year-old Dennis Hauger for a full-time IndyCar seat in 2026 after his Indy NXT title with six wins.
• The team has formed a technical alliance with Andretti Global that includes data sharing, and Hauger arrives from Andretti’s Indy NXT program.
• Hauger’s first IndyCar running is scheduled for offseason testing at Mid-Ohio ahead of the season opener in St. Petersburg on Feb. 27–March 1, 2026.
• His $850,000 Indy NXT champion prize will fund rookie oval testing, the Indianapolis 500 open test and orientation, his Indy 500 entry, and one additional race.
• One Dale Coyne Racing seat remains open following Rinus VeeKay’s departure, with the team also announcing an Ault Blockchain sponsorship and a shop expansion to more than 25,000 square feet.