James Davison to make return to Dale Coyne Racing for Indy 500

James Davison will race for Dale Coyne Racing in the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge in a partnership with Jonathan Byrd’s Racing, Hollinger MotorSport and Belardi Auto Sport.

The Aussie will drive the No. 33 Honda for the Chicago based outfit. Davison drove in the 500 for DCR in 2015 as well as 2017 when he subbed for the injured Sebastien Bourdais. He managed to lead two laps late before a multi-car accident eliminated him from the race.

“I’m enraptured to be rejoining Dale Coyne Racing with Byrd Hollinger Belardi,” expressed Davison. “Dale’s team is special in many ways and I have fond memories driving the #18 and #19 cars at the 500 in the past. We endeavor to recreate our prior success together and can’t wait to get after it.”

Dale Coyne, owner of Dale Coyne Racing, expressed high hopes for Davison in the 500 as he attempts his fourth 500.

“We’re very excited to have James (Davison) come back to the team for the Indianapolis 500,” said Dale Coyne. “He stepped in last minute for us with hardly any practice as a substitute driver to Sebastien (Bourdais) a couple of years ago and did a great job under the circumstances and showed he has the speed to run with the best of them.”

Davison drove for AJ Foyt Racing in the 500 last year, also with the Byrd-Hollinger-Belardi partnership.

Jonathan Byrd's Racing will be competing in their 20th Indy 500  while both Hollinger and Belardi will be entering their second.

Jonathan Byrd’s Racing has fielded entries for a variety of drivers over the years including sprint car mainstays Rich Vogler and the late Bryan Clauson.

Hollinger MotorSport is owned by Brad Hollinger, who is the Chief Executive officer of Vibra Healthcare which operates around 90 hospitals in the northeastern United States. He has a global involvement in motorsports- owning 11% of the ROKiT Williams Racing team in Formula 1.

Belardi Auto Sport is a mainstay in the Indy Lights presented by Cooper Tire championship, competing in the series for the last eight years and claiming a championship in 2014 with Gabby Chaves at the wheel.