Initial plans to race began in February 2012 during a ski trip in Vail, Colorado, but the team could not find a car for the 2012 Indianapolis 500. Lazier Burns Racing (then called Lazier Partners Racing) was formed as a late entry for the 2013 Indianapolis 500. The Dallara DW12 car was a Lotus test chassis bought from Fan Force United for $250,000, who raced in the 2012 Indianapolis 500 with Jean Alesi. The chassis required updates at the Dallara factory in Indianapolis and engines were leased from Chevrolet. Dennis Lacava was hired as the crew chief along with former crew members from Hemelgarn Racing. To make the race, the team spent an estimated half million dollars. Advance Auto Parts and Peak Motor Oil sponsored the team. To honor victims of the 2013 Moore tornado, the car was renamed "Spirit of Oklahoma." The team ran the least practices laps, qualified 32nd, and finished 31st after running only 44 laps due to a mechanical issue.