IndyCar: Dracone gets four-race deal with Coyne

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Dale Coyne Racing has firmed up its early 2015 Verizon IndyCar plans with the signing of Francesco Dracone. He will drive the No. 19 Honda for DCR in the first four rounds of the season, with plans beyond that still to be determined.

Dracone previously drove in the IndyCar Series with Conquest Racing in 2010 (LEFT). Since then he has raced in the Europe-based Auto GP open-wheel series. Dracone also tested with Coyne in December 2013.

"It is good to be back in America and great to be back in IndyCar," said Dracone. "I feel that it is the best single-seater series for a driver to be in. Working with Dale Coyne is an honor and a privilege because he is one of the most experienced team owners and he runs a great team."

"Francesco shows great enthusiasm for our sport," said team owner Dale Coyne. "We look forward to working with the rookie in pre-season testing and early races as he looks to IndyCar for his future."

DCR plans to test with Dracone for two additional days following the current Open Test at Barber Motorsports Park.