On Monday, Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing (RLL) announced a multi-year agreement with Jack Harvey for the 2022 NTT IndyCar Series season. Harvey will drive the No. 45 Hy-Vee Honda. The car was previously driven by Christian Lundgaard, Oliver Askew, and Santino Ferrucci.
Co-owner of RLL Bobby Rahal on Harvey joining the team said. “I can’t tell you how pleased I am to welcome Jack to our team. I first heard of him during his time in Indy Lights. He has a great record of success over the years in all forms of racing, so I’m pleased that he agreed to join our team. He and Graham will work well together and be a strong foundation for our driver lineup that will raise not only the level of each driver individually but of the team as a result.”
Rahal added, “I respect and appreciate his commitment and work ethic to racing on and off the track, which is so key. And I also respect the way he deals with people – friendly and respectful. I think we’re going to have a lot of success together, and I very much look forward to having him with us.”
Jack Harvey wrapped up his second full-time season with Meyer Shank Racing after racing part-time in 2017-19. He has made 49 career starts with one podium finish.
Jack Harvey’s statement on joining RLL said, “I’m incredibly excited to be joining Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing. I’ve been working towards this moment for my entire career, and I’m so honored and thankful for the trust Bobby, Mike, David, and Piers (Phillips, president) have placed in me. Hy-Vee has massively committed to elevating INDYCAR as a series, and I’m honored to be representing their brand on track in the No. 45.”
Harvey added, “I’m eager to get to work with Graham and the entire team. We have common goals of competing for wins and championships, and I’m confident we’ll be contending from the drop of the green flag next year. This is an exciting next chapter, and I can’t wait to see what lies ahead.”
His sponsor Hy-Vee is an employee-owned supermarket chain that operates more than 285 retail stores across eight Midwestern states. They have sponsored drivers with RLL from Graham Rahal, Spencer Pigot, and Santino Ferrucci.
Hy-Vee’s Chairman of the Board, CEO, and President Randy Edeker on sponsoring Harvey said. “Our ongoing partnership with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing continues to be a success. Over the past two years, we’ve enjoyed being a part of a sport that continues to see its fan base grow substantially year after year. Now, as we look ahead to the 2022 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season, we look forward to hosting our own doubleheader event at the Iowa Speedway and seeing the No. 45 Hy-Vee Honda take the track in the nationally televised event.”
Co-owner Mike Lanigan on Harvey said, “I have heard nothing but good things about Jack, and I think he will work well with our driver lineup. I think it’s important that they mesh well together, and I know Graham has a lot of respect for him. He has shown a lot of potential, and we’re looking forward to building on that. We welcome him to the team.”
The 2022 NTT IndyCar Series season starts on February 27th, from the Streets of St. Peterburg.
