Center Line, Mich. - Josh Wise and the No. 20 Tony Stewart Racing Enterprises team may have the USAC National Midget Car Series title wrapped up, but don't expect them to take it easy in the last race of the season. As the team heads into the 65th Annual Turkey Night Grand Prix, they'll be focused on taking it all-the race, the series title and the owner's championship.
With the series title secured, Wise is dedicated to getting the win and helping the No. 20 team wrap up the owner's points race.
"It's a great feeling to be able to go into Turkey Night knowing that we've already won the title," Wise said. "We'll be able to focus on winning the race rather than having to points race. The owner's championship is still very close, so we'll also be working to win that part of the championship as well. Our goal is to win the race and both titles if we can."
The No. 20 team members will carry with it the confidence that comes with knowing they've locked up the series title. Wise, who finished second in the points chase last year, is quick to point out that the team has been focused all season on making it the best yet.
"You always try to go into a season thinking that it's going to be your year," Wise said. "We took that thinking a step further and worked extremely hard to make the preparations during the off season. We were ready, and we went into the first year looking to win the championship. The hard work has definitely paid off."
Wise and the No. 20 team look to the Turkey Night Grand Prix to cap off its
2006 season. The team has marked the event as one to add to its list of accomplishments.
"It would definitely be cool to win Turkey Night; it would kind of put the icing on the cake," Wise said. "It would also be a great to win the race for Tony, Mopar and our other sponsors. It would also be a momentum builder for us to go into 2006 with."
Practice for the 65th Annual Turkey Night Grand Prix begins at 3 p.m. PST on Wednesday, November 23. The pit gate opens at 10 a.m. on Thursday, November 24, with qualifications beginning at 4 p.m. PST. Racing is scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. PST. The 100-lap main event, featuring the USAC National Midget Car Series, will conclude the 2005 season.
For more information regarding Mopar, Wise or USAC Racing, log on to www.moparspeed.com, www.mopar.com, www.joshwiseracing.com or www.usacracing.com.
Mopar is based in Center Line, Mich., and is the exclusive original equipment supplier of parts and accessories for Chrysler, Dodge, and Jeep® vehicles.
With the series title secured, Wise is dedicated to getting the win and helping the No. 20 team wrap up the owner's points race.
"It's a great feeling to be able to go into Turkey Night knowing that we've already won the title," Wise said. "We'll be able to focus on winning the race rather than having to points race. The owner's championship is still very close, so we'll also be working to win that part of the championship as well. Our goal is to win the race and both titles if we can."
The No. 20 team members will carry with it the confidence that comes with knowing they've locked up the series title. Wise, who finished second in the points chase last year, is quick to point out that the team has been focused all season on making it the best yet.
"You always try to go into a season thinking that it's going to be your year," Wise said. "We took that thinking a step further and worked extremely hard to make the preparations during the off season. We were ready, and we went into the first year looking to win the championship. The hard work has definitely paid off."
Wise and the No. 20 team look to the Turkey Night Grand Prix to cap off its
2006 season. The team has marked the event as one to add to its list of accomplishments.
"It would definitely be cool to win Turkey Night; it would kind of put the icing on the cake," Wise said. "It would also be a great to win the race for Tony, Mopar and our other sponsors. It would also be a momentum builder for us to go into 2006 with."
Practice for the 65th Annual Turkey Night Grand Prix begins at 3 p.m. PST on Wednesday, November 23. The pit gate opens at 10 a.m. on Thursday, November 24, with qualifications beginning at 4 p.m. PST. Racing is scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. PST. The 100-lap main event, featuring the USAC National Midget Car Series, will conclude the 2005 season.
For more information regarding Mopar, Wise or USAC Racing, log on to www.moparspeed.com, www.mopar.com, www.joshwiseracing.com or www.usacracing.com.
Mopar is based in Center Line, Mich., and is the exclusive original equipment supplier of parts and accessories for Chrysler, Dodge, and Jeep® vehicles.
