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the fifth row on the grid. Ferrucci has entered as a car owner in the
placed fourth at IMS in 2020 and Indy 500. Reinbold has recorded
sixth last year in the 500-mile five top-10 finishes.
classic after scoring “Rookie of “It was a privilege to be a part
the Year” honors in 2019 with a of this year’s Indy 500 with
seventh-place finish.
Dreyer & Reinbold Racing and
Heading up Ferrucci’s talents is the showcase Barrett-Jackson and the
team of Dreyer & Reinbold Racing. #DrivenHearts campaign to the
Their legacy dates to 1927 at IMS hundreds of thousands of fans in
with Floyd “Pop” Dreyer, who attendance and the millions watching
served as a crewman and mechanic around the world,” Craig said.
on the Duesenberg team. Dreyer Barrett-Jackson’s Vice President
built cars for the entire Indy 500 of Brand Strategy and
front row in 1931. Chief Philanthropy Officer,
Dennis Reinbold, Floyd Dreyer’s Carolyn Jackson added, “The
grandson and DRR team owner, #DrivenHearts campaign is a
made his initial Indy 500 entry in passion project for me. It raises
1999 and Reinbold’s organization funds and brings awareness to the
has qualified each of the 45 cars he American Heart Association. This
great organization helps save lives
every day and we are proud to
include them on the No. 23 car.”
Barrett-Jackson’s legacy is steeped
in charitable history. One such
chapter of it related to the Indy 500
includes The Stinger’s $1 million
sale, a one-of-a-kind Indy Car that
saw 100-percent of its hammer
price benefit St. Jude Children’s
Research Hospital and the children
fighting cancer and other life-
threatening diseases. The special
car was auctioned by Barrett-
Jackson in 2016 prior to the 100th
running of the Indy 500.
“We enjoyed watching Ferrucci
showcase his skills at Indianapolis
Motor Speedway during the 106th
running of the Indy 500,” Craig
said. Participating in this sport,
at this level marks a special place
in history not only for Barrett-
Jackson, but for me personally.
I am sure Tom Barrett, and my
late father Russ Jackson would be
incredibly moved by this endeavor.
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