IndyCar: 34th driver confirmed for 2021 Indy 500

Andretti Autosport confirmed that Stefan Wilson is set to return to IndyCar for the 105th running of the Indy 500 later this month.

He nearly became the feel-good story of the 2018 IndyCar season before needing to pit for fuel with just over three laps to go in the 102nd running of the Indy 500. He hasn’t been back at the “Greatest Spectacle in Racing” since, or in any IndyCar race for that matter, but that is set to change in a few weeks.

Andretti Autosport announced Tuesday that Stefan Wilson is set to return to the team to pilot the #25 Honda in the 105th running of the 200-lap race around the four-turn, 2.5-mile (4.023-kilometer) Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval in Speedway, Indiana.

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The 31-year-old British driver is set to carry primary sponsorship from Premier women’s golf lifestyle brand LOHLA SPORT on his #25 Honda, marking their debut at America’s top level of open-wheel racing. Cusick Motorsports, created by Don and Carolyn Cusick as a business incubator in racing, are also involved in this effort.

Here is what Wilson had to say about this opportunity.

"“After leading laps with Andretti Autosport at the Indianapolis 500 in 2018, I’m hungry to return and finish the job. I’ve worked tirelessly to make this return happen and I am so thankful that LOHLA SPORT has believed in me to represent them.“It’s a dream come true to rejoin Andretti and also partner with Honda once more in the Greatest Spectacle in Racing. The icing on the cake is we get to do this with a brand new company in LOHLA SPORT, a premium women’s apparel brand already captivating the golf lifestyle scene.“Among the fans and partners involved with the Indianapolis 500, we have a huge amount of golf enthusiasts, so I’m excited to get them exposed to what LOHLA SPORT is all about. None of this would have happened without Don and Carolyn Cusick, who are avid racing and golf enthusiasts and also shareholders in LOHLA SPORT.“This program also represents the birth of Cusick Motorsports, and I am hopeful the 2021 Indianapolis 500 will be a springboard to many exciting opportunities for the Cusick Motorsports brand in the future. Lastly, I am thankful to have Expedia Group’s VIP Access join the effort, along with Menlo Ventures, VSRS and Liberty Group.”"

Here is what team chairman and CEO Michael Andretti had to add about the matter.

"“We’re excited to not only welcome Stefan back to the team, but also to have a new partner in LOHLA SPORT come on board to experience their first Indy 500. We have a great history with the Wilson family and we’re hopeful we can build on successes we’ve had in the past this May.”"

Here is what Don Cusick had to say.

"“As a lifelong INDYCAR fan I have always wanted to attend the Indianapolis 500 live, but never found my way there until now. Thankfully the stars aligned this year, meeting Stefan Wilson and creating this amazing partnership. From casually asking Stefan if he had any contacts for great seats at Indy and half-jokingly telling him the best seat would have him driving in it.“As it turns out I’m getting the second-best seat in the house as the sponsor of the number 25 Andretti Autosport Indy car driven by Stefan. LOHLA SPORT is a company I am invested in, owned by our family friend Lisa O’Hurley. I couldn’t be more excited for the month of May and this opportunity to sponsor Stefan Wilson, one of the truly great people in motorsports.”"

LOHLA SPORT founder and CEO Lisa O’Hurley stated the following.

"“Taking this cool, market-broadening road to Indy doesn’t happen every day. LOHLA SPORT is proud to support women who love golf and love all sports as our outfits are fit for the course, court, racetrack and everywhere between.”"

The confirmation of Wilson means that there are now 34 confirmed drivers for this year’s running of the race, meaning that bumping is in the cards with the field limited to just 33 competitors.