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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Ballou & Foxco team up for 4-Crown Nationals
Westfield, IN September 12, 2011
Rocklin, CA native and driver of the #81 USAC Non-wing Sprint Car, Robert Ballou “The Madman” has been signed to drive the historic Foxco #56 Silver Crown machine for the upcoming 4-Crown Nationals at Eldora Speedway on September 24, 2011.
This will be Ballou’s second appearance in a champ car with his debut occurring in 2010 at the Eldora event. Ballou drove the Sachs/Yermal #125 qualifying 23rd and ultimately moving up to finish 8th in his inaugural event. Ballou has a winning history at the high banked half mile with three USAC non-wing sprint car wins as well as two non sanction events at the Tony Stewart owned raceway. “I’m excited to work with a solid team for this year’s race. Eldora is probably my favorite track and obviously Foxco has a solid history of winning so I think together we’ll put on a great show for the fans. I feel I know my way around Eldora better than most. I’ve never worked with Galen or the boys but they have a great reputation and I think they’ll put together the best car that suits my driving style.” Ballou stated.
The #56 Jarvis/Foxco/Beast, Galen Fox owned Silver Crown car has 16 USAC career victories and 6th overall in USAC Silver Crown owners win list. Owner Galen Fox was inducted in the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame in 2002 and has fielded a USAC dirt car since1976. Sponsors on the car include Jarvis Enterprises, Foxco Racing Engines, Hoosier Tire and Competition Suspension.
Robert Ballou, a native of Rocklin, California, drives the #81 MPHG non wing sprint car. Sponsors include: Lucas Oil, Triple XXX, Don Ott racing engines, Indy Race Parts, Hinchman Racewear, Infinity Shocks, ISC Racers Tape, DMI, Butler Built Seats and Keizer Wheels.
For more information on USAC please contact usacracing.com For more information on Eldora Speedway please contact eldoraspeedway.com
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