Swanson full time at 9 racing

E.P. · 12/7/07, 9:01 PM

Not sure when this came out but I found this at Toyota's web site. Story courtesy of 9 Racing.

KODY SWANSON NAMED TO DRIVE FULL TIME FOR NINE RACING MIDGET TEAM IN 2008
Laguna Beach, CA - Kody Swanson, 19, of Kingsburg, California, has been hired to compete in a full season of the USAC National Midget Series in 2008 by Nine Racing, according to Steve Lewis, team owner. He'll be driving the famous #19 Team ASE/Oakley/Pink Toyota for Nine Racing.
Swanson is the 2005 USAC Western States Sprint Car Series Champion, and winner of the sprint car portion of the 2006 MOPAR-PRI Sprint & Midget Classic. In 2007, Swanson swept the USAC Midget/Sprint "doubleheader" in September at Altamont Motorsports Park. He also won the 50-lap Lucas Oil USAC Western - USAC/SLVRA Young Automotive Rocky Mountain Sprint feature at Rocky Mountain Raceways. Swanson attends Fresno State University and will continue his education while he assumes his full-time responsibilities driving for Nine Racing.

"I am so grateful for the opportunity to work with a team like Nine Racing, and this is really an honor for me," said Kody. "I am also looking forward to next year. I think it can be a good year for both me and the team. I really consider this to be a great opportunity in my career, and will always be thankful for what I had at Nine Racing."

"Kody is a very talented young driver and we're excited to have him competing full time for us next year in the USAC National Midget Series," said Lewis. "It's one of the most competitive racing series in the country, and we believe we have put together a formidable package for 2008 with Swanson behind the wheel, and a Toyota engine developed by the master, Ed Pink."

"It has been a pleasure to work with Toyota," added Kody, "especially with the people at TRD like Gary Reed and Toyota team members who have been at the races." He also emphasized how much he enjoys working with famed engine builder Ed Pink and his crew at Ed Pink Racing Engines. "Ed Pink and his team do a great job on the motors, and they are a really good asset to the race team."

Nine Racing scored two huge victories at the end of the 2007 racing season, winning the Copper World Classic at Phoenix International Raceway with Dave Steele, and the Turkey Night Grand Prix with Dave Darland.

Nine Racing has won 10 USAC National Midget Series Championships. Such great NASCAR drivers as Tony Stewart, Kasey Kahne, JJ Yeley, Jason Leffler, Kenny Irwin Jr. and Mike Bliss have driven for Nine Racing.

affordableawards · 12/7/07, 9:35 PM

Who's out of a ride then:confused:

LRP36 · 12/7/07, 10:43 PM

I dont think anyone at this point cause the article clearly states he will be in the "19" so Hopefully the three Daves will be back in there respective rides.

12/7/07, 10:45 PM

If you read this article, it says Dave is looking for a midget ride for 2008

http://www.kokomotribune.com/sportsc...330000710.html

At the present time, however, he has yet to nail down a midget ride to pursue his third national title in that series.

“Steve hasn’t asked me yet (to drive the No. 9 again),” he said. “So, I’m not really sure what direction the team is taking there. We’ll just have to see what happens in the offseason.”

12/7/07, 9:01 PM	#1 Swanson full time at 9 racing
E.P. Senior Member Race Count This Year: 22 Race Count Last Year: 17 Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 288	Not sure when this came out but I found this at Toyota's web site. Story courtesy of 9 Racing. KODY SWANSON NAMED TO DRIVE FULL TIME FOR NINE RACING MIDGET TEAM IN 2008 Laguna Beach, CA - Kody Swanson, 19, of Kingsburg, California, has been hired to compete in a full season of the USAC National Midget Series in 2008 by Nine Racing, according to Steve Lewis, team owner. He'll be driving the famous #19 Team ASE/Oakley/Pink Toyota for Nine Racing. Swanson is the 2005 USAC Western States Sprint Car Series Champion, and winner of the sprint car portion of the 2006 MOPAR-PRI Sprint & Midget Classic. In 2007, Swanson swept the USAC Midget/Sprint "doubleheader" in September at Altamont Motorsports Park. He also won the 50-lap Lucas Oil USAC Western - USAC/SLVRA Young Automotive Rocky Mountain Sprint feature at Rocky Mountain Raceways. Swanson attends Fresno State University and will continue his education while he assumes his full-time responsibilities driving for Nine Racing. "I am so grateful for the opportunity to work with a team like Nine Racing, and this is really an honor for me," said Kody. "I am also looking forward to next year. I think it can be a good year for both me and the team. I really consider this to be a great opportunity in my career, and will always be thankful for what I had at Nine Racing." "Kody is a very talented young driver and we're excited to have him competing full time for us next year in the USAC National Midget Series," said Lewis. "It's one of the most competitive racing series in the country, and we believe we have put together a formidable package for 2008 with Swanson behind the wheel, and a Toyota engine developed by the master, Ed Pink." "It has been a pleasure to work with Toyota," added Kody, "especially with the people at TRD like Gary Reed and Toyota team members who have been at the races." He also emphasized how much he enjoys working with famed engine builder Ed Pink and his crew at Ed Pink Racing Engines. "Ed Pink and his team do a great job on the motors, and they are a really good asset to the race team." Nine Racing scored two huge victories at the end of the 2007 racing season, winning the Copper World Classic at Phoenix International Raceway with Dave Steele, and the Turkey Night Grand Prix with Dave Darland. Nine Racing has won 10 USAC National Midget Series Championships. Such great NASCAR drivers as Tony Stewart, Kasey Kahne, JJ Yeley, Jason Leffler, Kenny Irwin Jr. and Mike Bliss have driven for Nine Racing.

12/7/07, 9:35 PM	#2 Re: Swanson full time at 9 racing
affordableawards Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 108	Who's out of a ride then:confused:

12/7/07, 10:43 PM	#3 Re: Swanson full time at 9 racing
LRP36 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 414	I dont think anyone at this point cause the article clearly states he will be in the "19" so Hopefully the three Daves will be back in there respective rides.

12/7/07, 10:45 PM	#4 Re: Swanson full time at 9 racing
SprintFan Posts: n/a	If you read this article, it says Dave is looking for a midget ride for 2008 http://www.kokomotribune.com/sportsc...330000710.html At the present time, however, he has yet to nail down a midget ride to pursue his third national title in that series. “Steve hasn’t asked me yet (to drive the No. 9 again),” he said. “So, I’m not really sure what direction the team is taking there. We’ll just have to see what happens in the offseason.”