Dale Coyne Racing announced on Wednesday that Mecum Auctions will serve as the primary sponsor to Jacob Abel’s No.51 Honda for this weekend’s Sonsio Grand Prix of Indianapolis on the IMS road course.
Mecum Auctions are no strangers to the NTT INDYCAR SERIES having previously served as primary sponsor to Dreyer and Reinbold Racing at the Indianapolis 500.
Founded in 1988, Mecum Auctions has been a world leader in collector car, vintage motorcycle, and Road Art® sales for more than 35 years. The company prides itself on hosting family-friendly events for car enthusiasts from all walks of life; there is something for everyone at Mecum auctions. From coast to coast, Mecum hosts several auctions in a calendar year, including The World’s Largest Collector Car Auction® each January in Kissimmee, Florida and Dana Mecum’s 38th Original Spring Classic on the Indiana State Fairgrounds, May 9–17, 2025.
Dana Mecum, Founder and President of Mecum Auctions says:
“May in Indianapolis is a cornerstone for Mecum Auctions, with our Indy Spring Classic bringing thousands of collector cars and enthusiasts to the heart of racing country. Partnering with Dale Coyne Racing to sponsor Jacob Abel in the Indy 500 is a wonderful extension of our presence here in Indy. “Supporting young talent like Jacob who represents the future of IndyCar is something I believe in personally. We’re proud to be part of the Greatest Spectacle in Racing and to deepen our ties to the Indianapolis legacy.”
Jacob Abel who is in his first season of INDYCAR racing with Dale Coyne Racing says:
I’m very grateful to have Mecum Auctions joining with us for the Month of May, as it’s going to be a wild ride in my rookie season at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway,” said NTT INDYCAR SERIES driver Jacob Abel. “We’ve been past customers at the auction and have experienced the energy Mecum brings to everything they do. I aim to bring that same level of energy throughout the NTT INDYCAR season