Coyne Signs Wilson, Pappas, Honda Engines for 2012

Justin Wilson and Bill Pappas, the driver/engineer combination that brought Dale Coyne it's maiden victory, have resigned with the Plainfield, Illinois-based outfit. To date, the pair brought Coyne his only victory in American Open Wheeling Racing (Watkins Glen, July 2009). Additionally, the group will utilize Honda engines, becoming the most recent signee with the Japanese auto maker.

Wilson, who has spent the last two years with Dreyer and Reinbold Racing, is excited to return to Dale Coyne Racing. “I am really excited as to how all of this has come together,” he said. “Dale is committed to win, and it shows by him bringing back my 2009 engineer Bill Papas, the level playing field of a new car and the much appreciated continuation with Honda engines should make 2012 a very exciting year for all of us.”

Coyne echoed Wilson's sentiments and is very hopeful heading into the new season. “We are very excited about 2012 and the team we are assembling,” he explained. “As to this opportunity, racing is a combination of things, team, dedication, the right equipment, and engineering and of course the driver. This combination knows each other and this coupled with Honda and other improvements in our efforts for 2012 and beyond should make for a break out year for Dale Coyne Racing.”