Mecum Auctions backs Abel for Indy GP and beyond

Mecum Auctions has joined the Dale Coyne Racing team with the No. 51 Honda driven by rookie Jacob Abel for this weekend’s Sonsio Grand Prix as the Kentuckian’s primary sponsor. The auto auction house will stay with Abel for the rest of the year as an associate for the Indianapolis 500 and the remainder of the events on the IndyCar calendar.

“May in Indianapolis is a cornerstone for Mecum Auctions, with our Indy Spring Classic bringing thousands of collector cars and enthusiasts to the heart of racing country. Partnering with Dale Coyne Racing to sponsor Jacob Abel in the Indy 500 is a wonderful extension of our presence here in Indy,”
said Dana Mecum. “Supporting young talent like Jacob who represents the future of IndyCar is something I believe in personally. We’re proud to be part of the Greatest Spectacle in Racing and to deepen our ties to the Indianapolis legacy.”

Mecum has become a familiar presence at Indianapolis in recent years starting with a sponsorship program at Dreyer & Reinbold Racing.

“I’m very grateful to have Mecum Auctions joining with us for the Month of May, as it’s going to be a wild ride in my rookie season at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway,” Abel said. “We’ve been past customers at the auction and have experienced the energy Mecum brings to everything they do. I aim to bring that same level of energy throughout the IndyCar season.”