Little about Ed Jones’ path back to the NTT INDYCAR SERIES fits the mold. Dale Coyne was receptive to the call because he didn’t want to lose Jones in the first place. In any other year, Jones would have been voted Rookie of the Year. “That’s not a bad thing; it’s a good thing,” Coyne said of losing drivers in such a manner. When Jones, who turns 26 in February, raised his hand for the No. Coyne said Jones “is a very good racer on the ovals.”. Not having four-time INDYCAR SERIES champion Bourdais to share ideas with certainly didn’t help Jones. Coyne said Bunnell is “a diamond in the rough” and ready for the challenge.

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