Ryan Hunter Reay has teamed up with Dreyer and Reinbold Racing for the upcoming 107th running of the Indianapolis 500.
Hunter-Reay will race the No. 23 Chevrolet alongside Stefan Wilson, whom Hunter-Reay was paired with at Andretti Autosport in 2018 and 2021. The Fort Lauderdale, Florida native last competed in the Indy 500 in 2021 with Andretti Autosport – the team he scored his lone Indy 500 crown with in 2014.
“I’ve been eager to share this news for quite some time. This partnership with Dreyer & Reinbold Racing presents a unique opportunity for me and I can’t wait to get back on track at IMS,” said Hunter-Reay. “I feel laser-focused and energized. The Indy 500 isn’t just a motor race, for me; it’s a way of life.
Dreyer and Reinbold is coming off a hot streak of two consecutive top tens in the 500 with Sage Karam finishing seventh in 2021 and Santino Ferrucci finishing tenth in 2022. The team been an Indy-only entrant since 2014.
“I am thrilled to have Ryan Hunter-Reay join our lineup for the 2023 Indianapolis 500,” said Dennis Reinbold, Dreyer & Reinbold Racing team owner. “Ryan is a proven winner at the Speedway, winning in 2014, and is a tremendously talented driver who is a great addition to our team for this year’s 500.”