ZIONSVILLE, IN – Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing (RLL) announced today that British racing driver Toby Sowery has been named a reserve and development driver for the team’s NTT INDYCAR SERIES program for select events.
 
Sowery, 28, made three INDYCAR SERIES starts in 2024 with Dale Coyne Racing and gained a combined 19 positions before the checkered flag at races in Mid-Ohio, Toronto, and Portland. He also recently showcased his versatility as one of the fastest-rising talents in endurance racing in both LMP2 and GT3, with wins in the prestigious Asian Le Mans Series and the renowned Dubai 24 Hours in January.
 
He will serve as an R&D development driver on Honda’s Driver-in-the-Loop (DiL) simulator, assist the team’s engineering department by trialing and providing feedback regarding hybrid deployment strategies on the simulator and will provide feedback from the DiL regarding RLL vehicle models.

1986 Indianapolis 500 winner, and RLL co-owner, Bobby Rahal said, “We’re excited to have Toby join RLL. He’s shown exceptional talent, resilience, and maturity, not just in INDYCAR but also with his recent endurance racing success. Winning a prestigious race like the Dubai 24 Hours highlights his adaptability and mental toughness – qualities we deeply value at RLL. Toby’s experience and versatility will undoubtedly strengthen our team as we aim for competitive excellence this season.”

SOURCE: Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing

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