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11/15/19, 12:42 PM   #1
Kody Swanson at Daytona
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Lebanon Ohio( Nov 15, 2019) California native Kody Swanson , as anticipated , learned quickly and impressed racing dignitaries in practice for the “The Classic “24 hrs of Daytona.

Kody Swanson is a 3 time winner of the prestigious Little 500 and 5 time USAC Silver Crown National Champion. The talented race driver and scholar has more wins than anyone in the history of USAC Silver Crown Racing with 29 wins and counting. He has dominated SC racing the past 5 years. The series ,that touts past champion names such as Foyt, Andretti and Tony Stewart ,is a training ground for future champions.

Kody will join veteran road racer Brad Jaeger in driving the iconic Ford GT entered by Doran Racing of Lebanon Ohio. Kevin Doran is well known and highly respected in the road racing community. He has engineered cars that have won at the Rolex 24 hrs of Daytona, 12 hours of Sebring and the Petite LeMans. The race starts Nov 16 and concludes on Nov 17.

Kody met numerous racing legends, but one in particular got everyone’s attention. Five time Le Mans and three time 24 hours of Daytona Derek Bell noticed Kody’s impressive first stints in the Ford GT and came to visit(picture). He knew of Kody’s USAC career and accomplishments. It was a great honor for Kody and the entire Doran Team.

Hopefully ,Kody will get his first night practice driving in the GT tonight, before the race starts tomorrow. A full report on Kody’s great adventure will follow after the race.

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11/15/19, 4:34 PM   #2
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Absolutely kills me that it's 5 minutes away from my house and I can't go.
 
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11/15/19, 6:53 PM   #3
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Kody and Derek Bell swapping tips, taken by crew member
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11/15/19, 8:32 PM   #4
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IndyCar and NACAR have missed the boat in a big way by not giving this guy a chance. A guy who knows how to win, win in long races and is a sponsor's dream.

I really hope he gets the chance to show what he can do in the 24.
 
11/15/19, 8:41 PM   #5
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Derek Bell was one hell of a driver / road racer back in his hey day. Their where a few drivers back then who I though had a ton of talent and just needed a place to show it. So to get any type of props from someone of Derek's stature is awesome for Kody.
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Absolutely kills me that it's 5 minutes away from my house and I can't go.
Okay. I'll bite.

Why?
 
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Brad Jeager, Kody's team mate just turned the fastest lap ever for a Ford GT at Daytona.
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11/16/19, 8:01 PM   #8
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Kody Swanson will be in the car around midnight. Group F. F-3 class.
First race they won they're class, 8th of 42. Second Race, Won sixth overall. Beating several of the Prototypes and all the Ferrari's.
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11/16/19, 8:18 PM   #9
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This on tv, or do you need some sort of special pay per view?
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11/16/19, 8:21 PM   #10
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Race Monitor is carrying the timing. Plus Im texting with a team member from Doran.

https://www.race-monitor.com/Live/Race/91234
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