Rinus VeeKay is a winner in the NTT IINDYCAR SERIES and spent most of his career at Ed Carpenter Racing. After the two parted ways, VeeKay found himself without a ride until about two weeks before the start of the 2025 season when he was picked up by Dale Coyne Racing. We spoke to VeeKay in the media bullpen at the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach where he fills us in on his new ride, his quest for Indy success as well as his teammate Jacob Abel. He’s a talented driver who hasn’t yet reached his full potential, although he’s always been fast at “The 500.”  Enjoy!

NOTE: Although Long Beach wasn’t a great race for VeeKay, he would just miss the podium in the next race at Barber Motorsports Park finishing fourth. He earned a second-place finish in Toronto later in the season. Over the off-season it was announced that VeeKay had signed to race with Juncos Hollinger Racing for the 2026 season.

By Larry Mason

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Interview and photos Copyright © by Larry Mason (unless otherwise noted)

Rinus VeeKay points to his fans just prior to the 50^th Anniversary of the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach. Next time, we’ll have to ask him about the banana!

A warm smile from Rinus VeeKay as he walks down pit lane at Long Beach. In his entire NTT INDYCAR SERIES career, he’s been powered by Chevrolet, except for 2025 when he had Honda power that he put to good use.

Clipping the apex at Turn 9 and lifting the front and rear tires just a bit, VeeKay corners as fast as he can through this 90-degree, right-hand turn.

With full-lock on the steering wheel, VeeKay makes his way through the iconic Turn 11 hairpin at Long Beach.

Racing past Bubba Gump’s and navigating his way around the fountain, VeeKay had a tough day qualifying 25^th and advanced up to 19^th at the finish.