Rahal and Hildebrand to Coyne

UPDATE Hildebrand is in Sebring this week testing for Dale Coyne Racing.

02/03/10 Dale Coyne has named Graham Rahal as a key target to replace Justin Wilson in his IndyCar squad. Rahal has not been re-signed by Newman Haas Lanigan Racing where he has just one IndyCar win.

"Obviously Graham Rahal would be our first candidate, for both his speed and the image we'd want to portray for the #19 car," Coyne told Racer magazine's website. "Graham's a proven winner who matured a lot as team leader at Newman/Haas/Lanigan Racing last year."

Coyne said he is eyeing J.R. Hildebrand for his 2nd car.

"He's Indy Lights champ, and I know he'd shine in the big cars," said Coyne. "If [Atlantic Series champion] John Edwards or [runner-up] Jonathan Summerton had Indy Lights – particularly, oval – experience, I'd add them to the list."