Verizon IndyCar Series driver Graham Rahal and NHRA driver Courtney Force announced their engagement via Twitter on Nov. 27.

The couple, which started dating late last year, were in Venice, Italy, when they made their announcement.

So lucky to be engaged to my best friend, and lady of my dreams. @courtneyforce I love you, and I am so excited for what the future has in store for us! Venice has certainly been special, and a trip we will never forget! #engaged #happiness #love

A photo posted by Graham Rahal (@grahamrahal) on Nov 11, 2014 at 6:53am PST

"Happily engaged to my best friend & lady of my dreams," Rahal tweeted. "Can't wait to share our lives together."

Rahal, who turns 26 on Jan. 4, completed his second season with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing, the team co-owned by his father, Bob. In 2008, the native of New Albany, Ohio, became the youngest winner of an Indy car race in his first Verizon IndyCar Series start (April 4 at St. Petersburg) and the next year became the youngest Verizon IndyCar Series pole winner (April 5 at St. Petersburg). He placed 19th in the championship standings this season.

Force, 26, of California, is a race-winning Funny Car driver and the youngest daughter of John Force, the most successful drag racer in history. Her May victory at the Kansas Nationals was the milestone 100th win by a female driver in NHRA history.

Well I've just been made the happiest girl while in Venice, Italy.. This amazing man proposed!! So lucky to have such an incredible man by my side and I look forward to every day in our future together :) love you @grahamrahal

A photo posted by Courtney Force (@courtneyforce) on Nov 11, 2014 at 1:32am PST