PLAINFIELD, Ill. – Dale Coyne Racing with Vasser Sullivan announced Friday that Sport Clips Haircuts will return as a partner with the team for the upcoming NTT IndyCar Series season.

“Sport Clips is proud to renew our sponsorship with the Dale Coyne Vasser Sullivan team,” said Gordon Logan, founder and chairman of Sport Clips. “Our Indy tradition goes back to 2006, and we’re excited about Ed representing us this year. We’re looking forward to getting back on the track and back in the action this year with Ed and the No. 18 car.”

Ed Jones will pilot the No. 18 Dale Coyne Vasser Sullivan entry. Jones was the 2017 IndyCar Rookie of the Year and was the top-rookie finisher in the 2017 Indianapolis 500, placing third. He was also the 2016 Indy Lights champion.

Jones has made 47 IndyCar Series starts, earning 14 top-10 finishes, including three podium performances. Jones, 25, was born in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (of British citizenship) and currently resides in Miami, Fla.

“I cannot be happier to now be a part of the Sport Clips family and have the opportunity to represent their franchisees across the country,” said Jones. “It’s an honor to be driving for Sport Clips and exposing our IndyCar fans to Sport Clips stores and what they’re all about. I’ll be headed to Sport Clips for a cut just before the season opener at Barber.”