Mike Conway To Make IndyCar Return At Detroit

Mike Conway will make his return to the IZOD IndyCar Series at Detroit this weekend with Dale Coyne Racing, in what will be the sport’s first doubleheader race weekend around the 2.3-mile, 13-turn street circuit. The 29-year-old Briton last raced at Long Beach in April for Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing.

After feeling uncomfortable competing on ovals towards the end of last season, Mike Conway left the IZOD IndyCar Series with immediate effect and was subsequently replaced for the season finale by Wade Cunningham at Fontana. Despite his departure from the Series, Mike Conway returned earlier in the year with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing at Long Beach, where the Bromley-born Briton qualified a competitive 5th yet retired with an electrical issue.

“I am very thankful for this opportunity with Dale and look forward to having a race weekend where I will have two chances to race with my fellow competitors,” explained Mike Conway. “I miss being in the car full time, and teaming with Justin (Wilson) again will be quite exciting for me.”

Mike Conway and Justin Wilson were team-mates back in 2010 with Dreyer & Reinbold Racing, a year when Mike Conway suffered two fractured vertebrae in his neck following an almighty incident at the Indianapolis 500. Last season Mike Conway finished 9th around the streets of Detroit for A.J. Foyt Enterprises, on his way to 21st in the Drivers’ Championship with 233 points scored.

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