Jacob Abel was bumped from the Indianapolis 500 starting grid. Abel is an IndyCar Series rookie with Dale Coyne Racing after moving up from Indy NXT, where he was series runner-up in 2024.
Here is what you should about Jacob Abel:
Jacob Abel, Dale Coyne Racing — Indy 500 driver profile
- Age: 24
- Nationality: United States
- Hometown: Louisville, Kentucky
- Car number: 51
- Race team: Dale Coyne Racing
- Engine: Honda
- Best 2024 finishes: Abel won three Indy NXT races in 2024 on the way to finishing second in the points championship.