Juncos Hollinger Racing Bets on VeeKay for 2026 IndyCar Season

Team aims to elevate from consistent contenders to race winners with driver change

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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Juncos Hollinger Racing (JHR) is poised for a pivotal 2026 NTT IndyCar Series season, banking on a fresh start with driver Rinus VeeKay to elevate the team from consistent contenders to race winners. VeeKay's arrival, after a promising 2025 with Dale Coyne Racing, speaks to his ambition and the team's potential as a springboard for future growth in the increasingly competitive IndyCar landscape.

Why it matters

JHR has steadily built a reputation for developing talent and achieving consistent results, but the team now faces the challenge of breaking into the upper echelon of IndyCar teams dominated by established powerhouses. VeeKay's performance will be the focal point, as the team looks to capitalize on its momentum and translate potential into tangible results.

The details

After a 2025 season marked by solid, if unspectacular, results, JHR is hoping VeeKay's arrival can elevate the team. VeeKay, who previously worked with Juncos in the USF Pro 2000 series, opted for a move to JHR, seeking a team where he can be a central figure in a championship push. The pressure is on VeeKay to deliver, as a strong performance could secure his own future and position JHR as an attractive option for drivers and sponsors.

  • The 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season is poised to be a pivotal one for Juncos Hollinger Racing (JHR).
  • In 2025, Conor Daly achieved four top-10 finishes, including an eighth-place result at the Indianapolis 500, and a personal-best 268 championship points.

The players

Juncos Hollinger Racing

A team that has steadily built a reputation for developing talent and achieving consistent results in the NTT IndyCar Series.

Rinus VeeKay

A driver who is joining JHR for the 2026 season, seeking a team where he can be a central figure in a championship push.

Conor Daly

A driver who achieved four top-10 finishes, including an eighth-place result at the Indianapolis 500, and a personal-best 268 championship points for JHR in 2025.

Sting Ray Robb

A driver who secured a ninth-place finish at Long Beach in his debut season with JHR in 2025.

Ricardo Juncos

The owner of Juncos Hollinger Racing.

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