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Rinus ‘VeeKay’ van Kalmthout is still without a seat for the upcoming IndyCar season. Surprisingly, his contract with Ed Carpenter Racing was not renewed, as the Indiana-based team opted to replace the Dutch driver with American Alexander Rossi. However, in a recent test session with Dale Coyne Racing, Van Kalmthout made a notable impression by clocking in the third-fastest time at Indianapolis.
The Quest for an IndyCar Seat
It is to be hoped that Rinus ‘VeeKay’ has captured the attention of the few teams that still have a seat available for him. Teams like Chip Ganassi Racing, PREMA, and RLL need to finalize one more driver for the upcoming season, while Juncos Hollinger Racing and Dale Coyne Racing are yet to sign any drivers this year. Interestingly, Dale Coyne Racing extended a last-minute invitation to ‘VeeKay’ for an open test day at Indianapolis, which could potentially change his racing fortunes.
Impressive Display in Testing
After completing eighty-eight laps, the Dutch driver managed to outperform many competitors, finishing just behind reigning champion Alex Palou and Josef Newgarden. Notably, he left his replacement at Ed Carpenter Racing, the 33-year-old Alexander Rossi, far behind. While these results come from a testing session and may not represent true qualifying conditions for the upcoming season, Van Kalmthout left the track feeling optimistic about his performance. “Back in an IndyCar!” he shared via social media, expressing gratitude to Dale Coyne for the opportunity to drive his car. “I finished in third place!” he added, brimming with enthusiasm.
Test Results Breakdown
The results of the open IndyCar test at Indianapolis revealed the following:
| Driver | Fastest Time | Laps Completed |
| Alex Palou | 0:40:1173 | 75 |
| Josef Newgarden | 0:40:1843 | 63 |
| Rinus ‘VeeKay’ | 0:40:4149 | 88 |
| Helio Castroneves | 0:40:5268 | 78 |
| Marcus Ericsson | 0:40:5734 | 83 |
| Graham Rahal | 0:40:7356 | 64 |
| Alexander Rossi | 0:40:8155 | 101 |
| Ryan Hunter-Reay | 0:40:9175 | 58 |
| Santino Ferrucci | 0:40:9429 | 36 |
| Christian Lundgaard | 0:40:9900 | 53 |
| Conor Daly | 0:41:0364 | 62 |
Looking Ahead for ‘VeeKay’
As the countdown to the new IndyCar season begins, the pressure is on Rinus ‘VeeKay’ to secure a competitive seat. His recent performances have demonstrated he is ready to prove himself worthy of a place on the grid. The drive and determination of this talented Dutch driver has not gone unnoticed, leaving fans hopeful for his return to the circuit soon. The coming weeks will be crucial as teams finalize their lineups, and many will be watching closely to see where ‘VeeKay’ lands next.
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