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Dutch racing legend Luyendyk thinks his fellow compatriot Veekay can win the 2021 Indy 500

Interview To news overview After trying his hand at moving up the racing ladder in Europe, Dutchman Arie Luyendyk made an astute decision to cross the Atlantic and begin competing in the now-defunct ChampCar series in America. His decision paid off as Luyendyk won the prestigious Indy 500 on two separate occasions in 1990 and 1997. 24 years later his protege, Rinus 'Veekay' van Kalmthout, could repeat his master's feat. Veekay's IndyCar career has been promising to say the least. The Dutchman won the Pro-Mazda series and finished second in the USF2000 and IndyLights championship. Making the step up into the main IndyCar series last year, Veekay impressed many claiming his first podium at...
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