Andretti Autosport keeps Hunter-Reay, DHL in fold through 2020

Ryan Hunter-Reay is remaining an Andretti Autosport driver through 2020 and will carry familiar yellow-and-red DHL primary sponsorship for the entire ride.

Andretti Autosport announced it has confirmed Hunter-Reay, the 2012 Verizon IndyCar Series champion, to drive the team's No. 28 DHL-sponsored entry for four more seasons. At the conclusion of the agreement, Hunter-Reay will have driven for the Andretti team for 11 consecutive seasons.

"I couldn't be happier about this announcement and the opportunity to continue with Andretti Autosport as an ambassador for DHL," said Hunter-Reay, 35, whose 16 career wins include the 2014 Indianapolis 500 flying DHL colors. "These next four years will take us to nearly a decade-long relationship with DHL and a full 11 years with the team."

DHL, a leading global express services provider, began as a primary sponsor with Andretti in 2011, but the relationship goes back to 2005.

"To see this partnership develop and continue over a 15-year period through 2020 is the result of hard work by both companies in support of DHL marketing, sales and B2B objectives," said Michael Andretti, Andretti Autosport owner and CEO. "It also reflects the strength of the Verizon IndyCar Series and Indianapolis 500 properties."

Hunter-Reay made his 200th Indy car start two weeks ago at Watkins Glen International, in a career that began in 2003. The Floridian is the most successful active American driver in the Verizon IndyCar Series, with more race wins (16) than all the other current Americans combined.

"Since we first teamed up with Andretti and Ryan Hunter-Reay in 2011, the partnership has been one of the most powerful ways for us to connect our global brand with the public," said Christine Nashick, chief marketing officer for DHL Express Americas. "We are thrilled to continue this partnership for a decade and with Ryan as our brand ambassador."

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