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IndyCar is a series that is rife with family legacy and storied teams that trace back to the days of 'CART' prior to the series that we know today. In 2026, a deal has been done that will bring about a new era for a family-owned team with ties to Indianapolis for over 40 years.
Dreyer & Reinbold Racing (DRR) is returning to full-time competition in IndyCar for the first time since 2012. The team announced today that it has purchased an IndyCar Series charter from another family-owned team, Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing. They will field a single-car entry beginning in 2027.
While DRR never entirely 'left' the IndyCar series – fielding Indianapolis 500-only entries since 2013 – this will be a massive leap for the team and for the series itself. This is the first charter sale since Penske Entertainment introduced the charter system in 2025.
The History of Dreyer & Reinbold Paves New Roads for IndyCar
The timing of this announcement is immensely significant to the sport, coming just one month after the DRR founder Dennis Reinbold passed away at 65 following a cancer diagnosis. His son, Derek Reinbold, now runs the team and has made it clear that this $13M leap is one directly influenced by his father's legacy.
