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Rinus VeeKay

Rinus VeeKay
Born:
September 11 2000
Nationality:
Netherlands
First race:
Texas, 2020
Races:
107
Wins:
1
Race Win %:
0.93%
No.:
76
Team:
Juncos Hollinger Racing

About Rinus VeeKay

  • Biography
  • Performance by Circuit Type
  • Wins
  • Results

    • Biography

    Rinus VeeKay, known in the Netherlands primarily as Rinus van Kalmthout, is regarded as one of the top young talents in open-wheel racing. After a successful karting career, the Dutch driver began climbing the "Road to Indy ladder" in 2017, with the goal of eventually reaching the NTT IndyCar Series.

    The road to IndyCar

    VeeKay achieved significant success during his time in the Road to Indy, securing sixteen victories in three years. This resulted in two second-place finishes in the 2017 U.S. F2000 National Championship and the 2019 Indy Lights Championship, as well as the title in the 2018 Indy Pro 2000 (formerly Pro Mazda) Championship. All these successes in the United States, along with a title in the F3 Asia Winter Series Championship at the start of 2019, made a seat in the NTT IndyCar Series for 2020 almost inevitable. This was further confirmed after VeeKay's successful tests with Ed Carpenter Racing at Portland International Raceway and the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course during the summer of that same year, where he delivered very impressive performances.

    IndyCar debut with Ed Carpenter Racing

    In 2020, the moment finally arrived, and for the first time since 2009, a Dutch driver was back on the IndyCar grid. VeeKay performed exceptionally well in his debut season, finishing twelve of the fourteen races, with five top-10 finishes. During the INDYCAR Harvest GP race weekend on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway infield, the Dutch driver achieved his first major highlight of the season by securing pole position for the first race that weekend. Although he didn’t win the race the following day, the young talent from Hoofddorp still made his way to the podium after finishing in third place.

    Despite the fact that the penultimate race and the final race of the 2020 season didn’t go ideally for the Dutchman, VeeKay was already able to claim the Rookie of the Year title as soon as the green flag waved in St. Petersburg. This marked the first time since 2007, when Robert Doornbos won the title in the Champ Car World Series, that a Dutch driver had claimed the Rookie of the Year honor.

    Just outside the top 10 in the standings

    In 2021, VeeKay had a very strong first half of the season, highlighted by his first victory during the Grand Prix of Indianapolis. Other highlights included a front-row start at the Indianapolis 500 and a second-place finish in Detroit. However, the second half of the season was much less productive for the Dutchman. After a cycling accident—and missing one race—VeeKay did not finish in the top 10 again for the rest of the season.

    The 2022 season was somewhat more consistent, with highlights including a pole position at Barber Motorsports Park, a third-place finish in the same race, and another front-row start at the Indy 500. However, his goal of a top-10 finish in the standings remained out of reach, and he ended the year in twelfth place.

    In 2023, VeeKay competed in his fourth season for Ed Carpenter Racing. Despite the team being in better financial shape, they were unable to provide VeeKay with competitive equipment. Only at Indianapolis did the Dutchman shine, earning an impressive second-place start. It wasn’t until the end of the season that VeeKay’s car became more competitive, allowing him to achieve his best result of the season—a sixth-place finish in Portland.

    VeeKay carried his good form into the 2024 season, but Ed Carpenter Racing did not. In the first half of the season, the fast Dutchman often seemed in contention during races, but pit issues, technical problems, or poor strategic decisions held him back. However, the team showed improvements as the season progressed, and VeeKay was able to achieve five top-10 finishes in the final eight races. He ultimately finished the season in thirteenth place in the standings. However, it proved insufficient to keep his seat, as after five seasons, 2024 turned out to be VeeKay's final season with Ed Carpenter Racing.

    Fresh Start at Dale Coyne Racing

    After losing his seat at Ed Carpenter Racing, VeeKay quickly received an opportunity to test with Dale Coyne Racing. He made such a strong impression that he earned a full-time drive with the Plainfield, Illinois-based team for 2025. VeeKay continued to impress throughout the following season, finishing in the top ten seven times, including a second-place result in Toronto. Despite the limited resources of the small team from Plainfield, he managed to finish fourteenth in the championship.

    Move to Juncos Hollinger Racing

    After one season with Dale Coyne Racing, VeeKay made the move to Juncos Hollinger Racing — the team he had previously driven for in the Pro Mazda and Indy Lights championships.

    Performance by Circuit Type

    TypeRacesAvg FinishWinsRace Win %
    Roadcourse4313.720912.33%
    Oval3613.722200%
    Streetcourse2814.071400%

    Wins

    # Jaar Date (ET) Race Type
    1 2021 May 15 GMR Grand Prix
    Indianapolis Road Course    		 Roadcourse

    Results

    2020
    Date (ET) Race Type Finish
    June 6 Genesys 300
    Texas Motor Speedway    		 Oval 22
    July 4 GMR Grand Prix
    Indianapolis Road Course    		 Roadcourse 5
    July 11 REV Group Grand Prix - Race 1
    Road America    		 Roadcourse 13
    July 12 REV Group Grand Prix - Race 2
    Road America    		 Roadcourse 14
    July 17 Iowa IndyCar 250s - Race 1
    Iowa Speedway    		 Oval 20
    July 18 Iowa IndyCar 250s - Race 2
    Iowa Speedway    		 Oval 17
    August 23 104th Running of the Indianapolis 500
    Indianapolis    		 Oval 20
    August 29 Bommarito Automotive 250s - Race 1
    Gateway    		 Oval 6
    August 30 Bommarito Automotive 250s - Race 2
    Gateway    		 Oval 4
    September 12 Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio - Race 1
    Mid-Ohio    		 Roadcourse 8
    September 13 Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio - Race 2
    Mid-Ohio    		 Roadcourse 11
    October 2 INDYCAR Harvest GP - Race 1
    Indianapolis Road Course    		 Roadcourse 3
    October 3 INDYCAR Harvest GP - Race 2
    Indianapolis Road Course    		 Roadcourse 17
    October 25 Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg
    St. Petersburg    		 Streetcourse 15


    2021
    Date (ET) Race Type Finish
    April 18 Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama
    Barber Motorsports Park    		 Roadcourse 6
    April 25 Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg
    St. Petersburg    		 Streetcourse 9
    May 1 Genesys 300
    Texas Motor Speedway    		 Oval 20
    May 2 XPEL 375
    Texas Motor Speedway    		 Oval 9
    May 15 GMR Grand Prix
    Indianapolis Road Course    		 Roadcourse 1
    May 30 105th Indianapolis 500
    Indianapolis    		 Oval 8
    June 12 Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix - Race 1
    Detroit Belle Isle    		 Streetcourse 2
    June 13 Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix - Race 2
    Detroit Belle Isle    		 Streetcourse 18
    July 4 Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio
    Mid-Ohio    		 Roadcourse 16
    August 8 Big Machine Music City Grand Prix
    Nashville    		 Streetcourse 24
    August 14 Big Machine Spiked Coolers Grand Prix
    Indianapolis Road Course    		 Roadcourse 24
    August 21 Bommarito Automotive Group 500
    Gateway    		 Oval 21
    September 12 Grand Prix of Portland
    Portland    		 Roadcourse 17
    September 19 Firestone Grand Prix of Monterey
    Laguna Seca    		 Roadcourse 18
    September 26 Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach
    Long Beach    		 Streetcourse 25


    2022
    Date (ET) Race Type Finish
    February 27 Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg
    St. Petersburg    		 Streetcourse 6
    March 20 XPEL 375
    Texas Motor Speedway    		 Oval 10
    April 10 Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach
    Long Beach    		 Streetcourse 13
    May 1 Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama
    Barber Motorsports Park    		 Roadcourse 3
    May 14 GMR Grand Prix
    Indianapolis Road Course    		 Roadcourse 23
    May 29 106th Indianapolis 500
    Indianapolis    		 Oval 33
    June 5 Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix
    Detroit Belle Isle    		 Streetcourse 16
    June 12 Sonsio Grand Prix at Road America
    Road America    		 Roadcourse 17
    July 3 Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio
    Mid-Ohio    		 Roadcourse 4
    July 17 Honda Indy Toronto
    Toronto    		 Streetcourse 13
    July 23 Hy-VeeDeals.com 250
    Iowa Speedway    		 Oval 4
    July 24 Hy-Vee Salute to Farmers 300
    Iowa Speedway    		 Oval 19
    July 30 Grand Prix of Indianapolis
    Indianapolis Road Course    		 Roadcourse 6
    August 7 Big Machine Music City Grand Prix
    Nashville    		 Streetcourse 12
    August 20 Bommarito Automotive Group 500
    Gateway    		 Oval 26
    September 4 Grand Prix of Portland
    Portland    		 Roadcourse 20
    September 11 Firestone Grand Prix of Monterey
    Laguna Seca    		 Roadcourse 14


    2023
    Date (ET) Race Type Finish
    March 5 Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg
    St. Petersburg    		 Streetcourse 21
    April 2 Texas Indy 375
    Texas Motor Speedway    		 Oval 11
    April 16 Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach
    Long Beach    		 Streetcourse 26
    April 30 Children’s of Alabama Indy Grand Prix
    Barber Motorsports Park    		 Roadcourse 16
    May 13 GMR Grand Prix
    Indianapolis Road Course    		 Roadcourse 13
    May 28 107th Running of the Indianapolis 500
    Indianapolis    		 Oval 10
    June 4 Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix
    Detroit    		 Streetcourse 18
    June 18 Sonsio Grand Prix at Road America
    Road America    		 Roadcourse 12
    July 2 Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio
    Mid-Ohio    		 Roadcourse 15
    July 16 Honda Indy Toronto
    Toronto    		 Streetcourse 13
    July 22 Hy-Vee Homefront 250
    Iowa Speedway    		 Oval 17
    July 23 Hy-Vee One Step 250
    Iowa Speedway    		 Oval 18
    August 6 Big Machine Music City Grand Prix
    Nashville    		 Streetcourse 14
    August 12 Gallagher Grand Prix
    Indianapolis Road Course    		 Roadcourse 11
    August 27 Bommarito Automotive Group 500
    Gateway    		 Oval 11
    September 3 Bitnile.com Grand Prix of Portland
    Portland    		 Roadcourse 6
    September 10 Firestone Grand Prix of Monterey
    Laguna Seca    		 Roadcourse 18


    2024
    Date (ET) Race Type Finish
    March 10 Grand Prix of St. Petersburg
    St. Petersburg    		 Streetcourse 8
    March 24 The Thermal Club $1 Million Challenge
    The Termal Club    		 Roadcourse 25
    April 21 Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach
    Long Beach    		 Streetcourse 14
    April 28 Indy Grand Prix of Alabama
    Barber Motorsports Park    		 Roadcourse 17
    May 11 Sonsio Grand Prix
    Indianapolis Road Course    		 Roadcourse 26
    May 26 108th Running of the Indianapolis 500
    Indianapolis    		 Oval 9
    June 2 Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix
    Detroit    		 Streetcourse 14
    June 9 XPEL Grand Prix at Road America
    Road America    		 Roadcourse 24
    June 23 Firestone Grand Prix of Monterey
    Laguna Seca    		 Roadcourse 26
    July 7 Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio
    Mid-Ohio    		 Roadcourse 19
    July 13 Hy-Vee Homefront 250
    Iowa Speedway    		 Oval 5
    July 14 Hy-Vee One Step 250
    Iowa Speedway    		 Oval 9
    July 21 Honda Indy Toronto
    Toronto    		 Streetcourse 8
    August 17 Bommarito Automotive Group 500
    Gateway    		 Oval 10
    August 25 Grand Prix of Portland
    Portland    		 Roadcourse 11
    August 31 Hy-Vee Milwaukee Mile 250s - Race 1
    Milwaukee Mile    		 Oval 14
    September 1 Hy-Vee Milwaukee Mile 250s - Race 2
    Milwaukee Mile    		 Oval 7
    September 15 Big Machine Music City Grand Prix
    Nashville Superspeedway    		 Oval 12


    2025
    Date (ET) Race Type Finish
    March 2 Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg
    St. Petersburg    		 Streetcourse 9
    March 23 The Thermal Club IndyCar Grand Prix
    The Termal Club    		 Roadcourse 17
    April 13 Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach
    Long Beach    		 Streetcourse 19
    May 4 Alabama Indy Grand Prix
    Barber Motorsports Park    		 Roadcourse 4
    May 10 Sonsio Grand Prix of Indianapolis
    Indianapolis Road Course    		 Roadcourse 9
    May 25 109th Indianapolis 500
    Indianapolis    		 Oval 27
    June 1 Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix
    Detroit    		 Streetcourse 27
    June 15 Bommarito Automotive Group 500
    Gateway    		 Oval 7
    June 22 XPEL Grand Prix at Road America
    Road America    		 Roadcourse 10
    July 6 Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio
    Mid-Ohio    		 Roadcourse 9
    July 12 Synk 275
    Iowa Speedway    		 Oval 16
    July 13 Farm to Finish 275
    Iowa Speedway    		 Oval 12
    July 20 Ontario Honda Dealers Indy Toronto
    Toronto    		 Streetcourse 2
    July 27 Java House Grand Prix of Monterey
    Laguna Seca    		 Roadcourse 23
    August 10 BitNile.com Grand Prix of Portland
    Portland    		 Roadcourse 17
    August 24 Snap-on Milwaukee Mile 250
    Milwaukee Mile    		 Oval 15
    August 31 Borchetta Bourbon Music City Grand Prix
    Nashville Superspeedway    		 Oval 13


    2026
    Date (ET) Race Type Finish
    March 1 Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg
    St. Petersburg    		 Streetcourse 9
    March 7 Good Ranchers 250
    Phoenix Raceway    		 Oval 22
    March 15 Java House Grand Prix of Arlington
    Arlington    		 Streetcourse 14
    March 29 Alabama Indy Grand Prix
    Barber Motorsports Park    		 Roadcourse 14
    April 19 Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach
    Long Beach    		 Streetcourse 13
    May 9 Sonsio Grand Prix
    Indianapolis Road Course    		 Roadcourse 15
    May 24 110th Running of the Indianapolis 500
    Indianapolis    		 Oval 6
    May 31 Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix
    Detroit    		 Streetcourse 12
    June 7 Bommarito Automotive Group 500
    Gateway    		 Oval 4
    June 21 XPEL Grand Prix at Road America
    Road America    		 Roadcourse 18