Ed Carpenter Racing now has shared ownership.
Ted Gelov, the owner of Carmel-based Heartland Food Products Group , has joined the IndyCar Series team. Heartland produces Splenda sweetener and Java House coffee.
“It’s fantastic to find a partner that so closely aligns with our values and shared vision for the future,” team founder and owner Ed Carpenter said in a statement.
ECR fields the Nos. 20 and 21 cars throughout the IndyCar season, and has had a third car for the Indianapolis 500 . The team has a seat open after Rinus VeeKay announced he and the team did not agree on a contract extension.
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“We manufacture all our products here in Indiana and employ over 1,200 people,” said Gelov. “We are committed to the Indiana community and are extremely excited to continue that by joining Ed Carpenter Racing.”
This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: IndyCar news: Ed Carpenter Racing welcomes co-owner, maker of Splenda