Broken Arrow, Oklahoma ' s Bacon captured two series titles with the Hoffman Auto Racing team, including this past season in 2016. In 2017, Bacon will pursue a bevy of racing endeavors in USAC and elsewhere, but his part-time role in the 63 is an honor he cherishes.
" I ' m excited to be involved with them," Bacon said. " Obviously, there is a sentimental element there for me having raced against Bryan( Clauson) in the No. 63. Hopefully, I can continue the success they had with him. Hopefully, it ' s something he would be proud of as well. It ' s a very special opportunity for me."
Hayward, a sponsor and owner of the team, feels Bacon is a perfect fit for the goals the teams seeks in 2017.
With the caliber of driver, equipment and team
assembled, team owner Joe Dooling is eager to get back to the track.
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ALEX BRIGHT TO SUIT UP FOR 2017 USAC EASTERN STORM
Midget racing standout Alex Bright will pilot a USAC AMSOIL National Sprint Car for Pennsylvania car owner Rick Kaylor in the 11th annual " Eastern Storm " series in 2017.
Bright, who has yet to make a USAC Sprint Car start in his career, has 40 career USAC National Midget feature starts,