Milka Duno has participated in IZOD IndyCar Series limited-season programs the past three years. This year, she’ll compete in all 17 races in the No. 18 Dale Coyne Racing car.
“I look forward to competing with Dale Coyne Racing,” said Duno, who was running at the finish in six of nine races in 2009. “I’ve had the chance to speak with Dale and the team to discuss goals for the season and we are in harmony in all areas. For the past three seasons I’ve only run partial schedules and I’m anxious to be competing in all the races this year. Doing so builds momentum and maintains consistency that I feel is a key factor to good results.
“The full schedule includes seven races at tracks that I have yet to compete on so I will be doing my absolute best to learn these new tracks as quickly as possible. This full season will be challenging, but I’m very thankful for the opportunity.”
The season begins March 14 with the Sao Paulo Indy 300 in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
“We are very excited about the challenges and rewards that lie ahead for Milka,” team owner Dale Coyne said. “We have seen Milka’s competitiveness on the ovals and now we look forward to focusing on the road course effort on a full-time basis in 2010.”
Duno has won on road courses before in other categories, but 2010 represents her most serious attack at the road courses of IndyCars. The team has planned an extensive testing program for the coming season with a focus on road and street circuits. An announcement regarding the driver of the No. 19 entry for Dale Coyne Racing is expected early next week.
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