Juncos Hollinger Racing has unveiled a special sport-crossing livery for Agustin Canapino’s car for this year’s Indianapolis 500.
Instead of the black and green design seen the majority of the season, the #78 will sport a white and blue livery reminiscent of the classic Argentinean Football Association design.
The stripes down the car are in the same style as the jerseys worn by the Argentina national football team in tournaments around the world, including the World Cup.
There are even three gold stars for the AFA’s three world cup wins and the AFA logo on the car, giving the entry a proper authentic look.
Canapino’s car is sponsored by the Visit Argentina travel bureau this season, the support of which helped the team expand to two cars this season.
With team owner Ricardo Juncos and Canapino both hailing from Argentina, fan support from the South American country is quite strong.
“As an Argentinean, I am proud to have the colors of my country and the Argentinean Football Association with us for this edition of the Indy 500 race,” said Ricardo Juncos.
“To be able to bring together the two greatest passions of Argentines, together with the AFA and Agustin Canapino, in the most important and oldest event in the history of world motorsport, the 500, is a dream come true.
“I believe it will undoubtedly be a historic event for the sport in our country, which beyond any result will remain in everyone’s memory.”
Canapino is currently in his rookie IndyCar season, moving over to the series after an incredibly successful career running stock car series in Argentina.
The 33-year-old has held his own while competing in an open wheel series for the first time, even finishing in the top half of the field at Texas Motor Speedway, which was the first oval race of his career.
Canapino’s presence in IndyCar, along with the bevy of international fans he has brought with him, has further fueled conversations about IndyCar holding an international event to tap into other markets.
IndyCar management recently visited the Termas de Rio hondo circuit in Argentina to evaluate the feasibility of holding an event at the venue, but no further announcements have been made.
Canapino’s special livery will first see the track on Tuesday, May 16, and will be seen by many millions of people worldwide for the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, May 28.
