Dale Coyne Racing have made some big announcements ahead of the Detroit Grand Prix this weekend, with highly respected engineer Michael Cannon returning to the IndyCar paddock following his sudden exit from PREMA earlier this year. Mike Colliver has also made his return to the squad. They replace Ed Nathman and John Dick respectively.
He returns to Dale Coyne after a six-year spell from 2014 to 2020. The veteran engineer has also worked for ECR, AJ Foyt and Chip Gansssi Racing in the past. His expertise for the Indy 500 is well known as the Foyt cars have been consistent front runners at the famous IndyCar round in recent years.
Michael Cannon will be engineer to Rinus VeeKay, with the Dutch driver doing a mighty job in his first season at Dale Coyne Racing. He has secured three top 10s, including a brilliant P4 at Barber. The 24-year-old narrowly missed out on the podium that day. He is 11th in the standings.
Mike Colliver served as a consulting engineer for DCR in 2024. He engineered Ryan Hunter-Reay at this year’s Indianapolis 500, where the former series champion and winner of the 500 was running up front and contending for the win before a heartbreaking issue at his final pit stop ended his chance at a victory after leading in the penultimate stint.
Dale Coyne on the signings of Michael Cannon and Mike Colliver
“I would first like to thank Ed Nathman and John Dick for helping us get to this point in our 2025 season.
“Our driver lineup came together very late in the offseason, and we appreciate both Ed and John stepping in to get us on track so quickly. I’m also very excited to welcome back Michael Cannon and Mike Colliver to the Dale Coyne Racing team for the remainder of the year.”
Michael Cannon
“I’ve always had a great deal of respect for Dale and the way he assembles his team,” Cannon said. “It’s great to be back, and I’m looking forward to what we can accomplish together in the races ahead.”
Rinus VeeKay
“I want to thank Ed for giving me a great car at Barber, where we earned our best finish of the season so far. I’ve known Michael for some time and have a lot of respect for his engineering talent. I’m excited to work with him as we continue to build momentum.”
Mike Colliver
“I’ve worked with Jacob before, and I’m confident in his abilities.
“We’ve got a lot to prove, and I’m ready to get to work. I’ve always enjoyed working with this team and group of people. I know what this team is capable of, and I’m excited to contribute however I can.”
Jacob Abel
“I’ve worked with Mike in the past and believe he’s the perfect fit for everything we’re aiming to achieve moving forward. I’m looking forward to hitting the ground running in Detroit and beyond.”
