For the second consecutive year, Sam Schmidt Motorsports and Chip Ganassi Racing will team up to compete in the Indianapolis 500.
Veteran driver Townsend Bell will drive the No. 99 Dallara-Honda entry. Bell, the 2001 Indy Lights champion, will seek to make his fourth start at the Indianapolis 500.
His best finish was fourth in 2009, giving KV Racing Technology its highest finish ever in the race. In '08, Bell was quickest on the second day of four-lap qualifications with Dreyer & Reinbold Racing. He went on to finish 10th.
"I'm excited to be able to confirm my plans for the Indy 500 so early in the year," said Bell, who has made 20 IZOD IndyCar Series starts.
Indianapolis 500’ Opening Day is May 15, with Pole Day scheduled for May 22. The race is May 30.
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Veteran driver Townsend Bell will drive the No. 99 Dallara-Honda entry. Bell, the 2001 Indy Lights champion, will seek to make his fourth start at the Indianapolis 500.
His best finish was fourth in 2009, giving KV Racing Technology its highest finish ever in the race. In '08, Bell was quickest on the second day of four-lap qualifications with Dreyer & Reinbold Racing. He went on to finish 10th.
"I'm excited to be able to confirm my plans for the Indy 500 so early in the year," said Bell, who has made 20 IZOD IndyCar Series starts.
Indianapolis 500’ Opening Day is May 15, with Pole Day scheduled for May 22. The race is May 30.
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