Paul Tracy to drive No. 23 at Indy 500

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    Longtime open-wheel driver Paul Tracy has found a ride for the Indy 500 and will pilot the No. 23 car for Dreyer & Reinbold Racing for the 100th anniversary of the iconic race.

    This marks the fourth time Tracy will team up with Dreyer & Reinbold. The 42-year-old Canadian has been one of the most successful open-wheel drivers during his 21-year career, including winning the ChampCar Series championship in 2003.

    He has competed part-time in recent years. He raced in five events last season, including three while driving the No. 24 for Dreyer & Reinbold. His best finish was a sixth-place effort in Edmonton.

    Tracy has two career starts in the Indy 500, finishing second in 2002 and ninth in 2009.

    Also announced Monday, veteran driver Townsend Bell will be back for the Indy 500 driving the No. 99 car for Sam Schmidt Motorsports.

    This race will mark Bell's fifth attempt at winning the 500. He finished 16th last year while driving the No. 99. His career-best mark is fourth while driving for KV Racing Technology in 2009.

    Read more: http://sports.espn.go.com/rpm/racing/indycar/news/story?id=6244158
     

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