Dale Coyne Racing has announced that Ault Blockchain will be a primary partner of the team for the 2026 IndyCar season.
The partnership was unveiled in Nashville ahead of the season finale weekend, and provided a look at the team’s new livery.
Ault Blockchain will serve as the primary sponsor for both the #18 and #51 entries next year, although the drivers for both have yet to be confirmed.
“I’m happy to announce this partnership with Todd,” Dale Coyne said, referencing the company’s owner Todd Ault.
“This season has been really good for us. I think we can keep the momentum going into 2026, and I hope today is the start of that.”
Ault has been a sponsor of Rinus VeeKay’s #18 this season, and the Dutchman will run next year’s livery on his car this weekend.
VeeKay sits 13th in the points with one round remaining, which nearly matches his past performances after six seasons in IndyCar.
“I love working with Dale,” added Todd Ault. “I love racing, especially IndyCar. It was a no-brainer to come back for a long-term commitment with the team.
“This team has a lot of grit, which I truly admire.”
Dale Coyne Racing has been having its best season since 2020, with VeeKay’s 13th place in the standings equaling Santino Ferucci’s performance in the COVID-disrupted year.
Jacob Abel in the #51 has been having a less impressive season and currently sits 27th and last among full time participants.
That places DCR’s second entry outside the coveted Leaders Circle cutoff line, meaning the team is missing out on a large monetary bonus from the series this year.
But the team’s owner is confident that can change next season in part due to the extended partnership with Ault.
“Next year we’ll have both cars in the Leaders Circle,” Coyne said. “I can guarantee you that.”
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