Open Wheel Standout Prepares for Futaba Freedom 100, Hoosier Hundred
Indianapolis, Ind. - The "Month of May" in Indianapolis is known for excitement, and for Menards Infiniti Pro Series driver Jay Drake, this week looks to live up to it's reputation. Drake will seek victories at two of the most prestigious racing facilities in motorsports history, as he'll compete in the Futaba Freedom 100 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 27 and cap off the day by running the 54th Hoosier Hundred at the Indiana State Fairgrounds that evening.
"I'm looking forward to competing in both events this week, as it will definitely be quite a challenge to run both races in the same day," Drake said.
"Running the Menards Infiniti Pro Series car at Indianapolis makes you realize how much tradition and prestige there is behind the sport. To be able to compete in the Hoosier Hundred at the Indiana State Fairgrounds is also really cool, because many of the people who ran the Indianapolis 500 in the past also competed in the USAC Silver Crown Series. There's just a lot of history there."
Drake's double dip will also provide him with an opportunity to collect victories for two very notable influences in motorsports, those being Vision Racing team owner Tony George and Tony Stewart, his USAC car owner. The veteran driver will pilot the No. 20 machine for Vision Racing in the Futaba Freedom 100 and the No. 22 entry for Tony Stewart Racing Enterprises in the Hoosier Hundred event.
While Drake knows he'll have his work cut out for him, he's quick to point out that he has focused his full attention on both efforts.
"We'll have the Silver Crown car ready for the Hoosier Hundred early on in the week," Drake said. "I will be able to work with the guys in the shop on Monday and Tuesday to make sure our car is completely prepared. I know that both teams work extremely hard to make sure we're competitive at every race, and the two races this week will be no exception for either race team. "
In addition to his Menards Infiniti Pro Series and USAC Silver Crown Series events, Drake will also compete in two USAC National Sprint Car Series events this week. He'll drive the No. 21 for Tony Stewart Racing Enterprises entry in the "USAC 50" at Anderson Speedway on May 25 and the May 29 event at Eldora Speedway.
Drake's Menards Infiniti Pro Series team is sponsored by Vision Racing and TrulyMovingPictures.org, while the Tony Stewart Racing Enterprises team is sponsored by Mopar and Vital Express. For more information regarding Drake, Mopar, Vital Express or Vision Racing, log on to www.jaydrake.com, www.moparspeed.com or www.vitalexpress.com.
Indianapolis, Ind. - The "Month of May" in Indianapolis is known for excitement, and for Menards Infiniti Pro Series driver Jay Drake, this week looks to live up to it's reputation. Drake will seek victories at two of the most prestigious racing facilities in motorsports history, as he'll compete in the Futaba Freedom 100 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 27 and cap off the day by running the 54th Hoosier Hundred at the Indiana State Fairgrounds that evening.
"I'm looking forward to competing in both events this week, as it will definitely be quite a challenge to run both races in the same day," Drake said.
"Running the Menards Infiniti Pro Series car at Indianapolis makes you realize how much tradition and prestige there is behind the sport. To be able to compete in the Hoosier Hundred at the Indiana State Fairgrounds is also really cool, because many of the people who ran the Indianapolis 500 in the past also competed in the USAC Silver Crown Series. There's just a lot of history there."
Drake's double dip will also provide him with an opportunity to collect victories for two very notable influences in motorsports, those being Vision Racing team owner Tony George and Tony Stewart, his USAC car owner. The veteran driver will pilot the No. 20 machine for Vision Racing in the Futaba Freedom 100 and the No. 22 entry for Tony Stewart Racing Enterprises in the Hoosier Hundred event.
While Drake knows he'll have his work cut out for him, he's quick to point out that he has focused his full attention on both efforts.
"We'll have the Silver Crown car ready for the Hoosier Hundred early on in the week," Drake said. "I will be able to work with the guys in the shop on Monday and Tuesday to make sure our car is completely prepared. I know that both teams work extremely hard to make sure we're competitive at every race, and the two races this week will be no exception for either race team. "
In addition to his Menards Infiniti Pro Series and USAC Silver Crown Series events, Drake will also compete in two USAC National Sprint Car Series events this week. He'll drive the No. 21 for Tony Stewart Racing Enterprises entry in the "USAC 50" at Anderson Speedway on May 25 and the May 29 event at Eldora Speedway.
Drake's Menards Infiniti Pro Series team is sponsored by Vision Racing and TrulyMovingPictures.org, while the Tony Stewart Racing Enterprises team is sponsored by Mopar and Vital Express. For more information regarding Drake, Mopar, Vital Express or Vision Racing, log on to www.jaydrake.com, www.moparspeed.com or www.vitalexpress.com.
