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 ,