Dennis Reinbold, an Indianapolis car dealer who owned Dreyer & Reinbold Racing in the NTT IndyCar Series, died Sunday (June 14) after a battle with cancer. He was 65 years old.
“Dennis was a proud son of Indianapolis,” the team said in a social media post. “He built a successful family of automobile dealerships across the state, and he loved the community of Indianapolis that gave him so much in return. That same devotion fueled his passion for the Indianapolis Motor Speedway—its history and the relentless pursuit of an Indy 500 win drove him every day. We can think of no better way to honor Dennis than to chase a victory in the 111th Running of the Indianapolis 500.”
Dreyer & Reinbold Racing broke into the IndyCar Series in 2000, with Robbie Buhl winning the organization’s only race to date that same year. The team has been part-time since 2014, fielding cars in the 2026 Indianapolis 500 for Jack Harvey, Ryan Hunter-Reay and Conor Daly.
Reinbold named the organization after himself and his grandfather, “Pop” Dreyer, who was an influential figure in open-wheel racing.
A member of the National Motorsports Press Association (NMPA), Samuel also covers NASCAR for Yardbarker, Field Level Media, and Heavy Sports. He will attend the University of Arkansas in the fall of 2025.
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