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12/9/22 1:18 PM DRIVEN2SAVELIVES BC39 EXPANDS TO FOUR-NIGHT WEEKEND IN SEPTEMBER 2023

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DRIVEN2SAVELIVES BC39 EXPANDS TO FOUR-NIGHT WEEKEND IN SEPTEMBER 2023

INDIANAPOLIS (Friday, Dec. 9, 2022) – The Driven2SaveLives BC39 will celebrate its fifth running in 2023 by moving to a new date as a standalone weekend event, Sept. 27-30 at The Dirt Track at IMS, featuring a new format placing the wheel-to-wheel racing of United States Auto Club (USAC) NOS Energy Drink Midget National Championship in an even bigger spotlight.

Action under the lights will start Wednesday, Sept. 27, continuing every night through the 39-lap BC39 feature race Saturday, Sept. 30.

Event format, ticket information and other event details will be announced in the future.

“The BC39 continues to draw fans and competitors from around the country as it has become one of the most prestigious dirt track races in the United States,” IMS President J. Douglas Boles said. “In 2023, fans will see more racing on more nights, which is great news for everyone who shares the passion for this incredibly competitive series and its talented drivers.

“An expanded schedule also will encourage more people to register for organ donation through the Indiana Donor Network, a cause that was so important to Bryan Clauson and remains a focus of the Clauson family.”

The event on the quarter-mile dirt oval inside Turn 3 at IMS will continue to honor late USAC champion and three-time Indianapolis 500 starter Bryan Clauson and increase awareness of and participation in the Indiana Donor Network and Driven2SaveLives.

“We are excited to see the Driven2SaveLives BC39 return for 2023,” said Tim Clauson, Bryan Clauson’s father. “We are humbled that Roger Penske and Doug Boles see this event worthy of having a dedicated weekend at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Getting to honor Bryan’s memory, as well as share the story of organ and tissue donation at a place so special to Bryan, is simply amazing. Thank you to Roger, Doug and USAC for continuing to grow this event.”

Said Taylor McLean, marketing program specialist for Indiana Donor Network and Bryan Clauson’s sister: “Everyone at Indiana Donor Network and Driven2SaveLives is thrilled to see the BC39 return for the fifth year at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in 2023. It is an honor to be able to be a part of an event that Bryan would be proud of. We are so excited to continue to give drivers and fans a place to honor Bryan and continue building support for organ donation and transplantation within the racing community through our Driven2SaveLives ambassador program.”

Buddy Kofoid won the Driven2SaveLives BC39 in August en route to his second consecutive USAC National Midget Championship. He outdueled Cannon McIntosh in a cushion-riding thriller.

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[Jonr]

What is the weather like in Indy at the end of September?

[Offroadrace_814]

Originally Posted by Jonr What is the weather like in Indy at the end of September?

Just at the start of fall. We probably on average 70 in the day and 50 overnight. Depending on the person, you might need a long sleeve shirt in the stands by the end of the night.

[Pancho Stapp]

I am super stoked this is happening. Very cool. Better start saving now for the beer fund. There was three if us and it was $24.53 a round. YIKES

[BrentTFunk]

This may end up helping the James Dean Classic, and the 4 Crown the week before. May add a couple of cars.

[Pancho Stapp]

Hey Funk i am in total agreement with ya on this. Could turn out to be an epic week of racing. We are already discussing time off amongst us. A lot of it will be determined by the format and the need for reserved seats. Will this turn into a Chili Bowl style event, only time will tell. We won’t see 300+ cars but we will be entertained!!

[flagboy55]

This is an awesome event and it’s a great idea. Brent brings up a good point, however it could also lose a couple regular fans. I speak from experience because having the 4 Crown the weekend before, my race budget will be nearly empty. We’ve been to 3 in a row, but probably going to have to sit this one out. The good thing for the event is I’m sure the weekend date will more than make up for any fans who have to choose one or the other

[TCR57]

On the same weekend up the road in Logansport, Indiana at US24 Speedway, micro sprints will be running for a total $100,000 purse that pays $1022.22 to start in both wing and non wing classes.

[Grocery Guy]

Holy cow! That is an amazing purse and amount of money for that track and micro sprints. Good for everyone there.