 The chief mechanic, Bernie Myers, ensured a well-prepared car that earned the team its first start at the Indy 500, and scored 4 points during the season.The team's mechanical expertise, in fact, was recognized as both Coyne and Myers would be awarded the Clint Brawner Mechanical Excellence Award at the 1990 and 1992 Indy 500 races, respectively.For much of the team's subsequent years, it has utilized pay drivers, who finance their racing with Coyne with either personal funds or self-obtained sponsorship.