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12/13/17 4:00 PM THOMAS JR. JOINS PETRY MOTORSPORTS FOR 2018 USAC MIDGET SEASON

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THOMAS JR. JOINS PETRY MOTORSPORTS FOR 2018 USAC MIDGET SEASON

By: Dub Publications & Media

Petry Motorsports is pleased to announce that Kevin Thomas Jr. will come on board to pilot the No.15, and make a run for a USAC P1 Insurance Midget National Championship. Thomas Jr., has previously driven for the team at the 77th running of the “Turkey Night Grand Prix, at Ventura, Raceway.

“It’s really cool to be able to jump back in a midget,” explained Thomas. “I didn’t know that a Turkey Night ride would turn into a full-time deal, but I’m thankful Scott (Petry) and the whole team are behind me. They’re a great group of guys and I’m looking forward to see what we can make happen this season.”

Thomas is scheduled to run the entire USAC National Midget season aboard the Petry Motorsports/Spike Chassis/Toyota No.15. Teammate and veteran driver, Jerry Coons Jr., is slated to run a full season as well aboard the No.25, as he and Thomas will both be vying for a midget title.

“We’re excited to have Kevin on board,” commented Scott Petry, owner. “He is intense, serious about winning, and a pleasure to be around. We didn’t have the best finish at Turkey Night, but we definitely figured out a few things. We’re looking forward to a successful 2018 season and are ready to get back to racing.”

Thomas and Petry Motorsports will kick off their season with the USAC National Midgets in March at the Southern Illinois Center in Du Quoin, Illinois. The 2014 USAC National Midget Rookie of the Year has previously driven midgets for Keith Kunz Motorsports, Austin Brown Racing, and others. Thomas finished third in national points standings during his last full season of midget action in 2015.

Kevin Thomas Jr. would like to thank the following sponsors; Petry Excavating, Schroth Harness, Walker Filters, CSI Shocks, KT Construction Services, Spike Chassis, Speedway Engines, Bell Helmets, Indy Metal Finishings, Hinchman Racing Uniforms, Gridsport, and MPI.

[stockracer]

So DD is in it @ Chili Bowl and KTjr and JC will be regular drivers..So no DD in a semi reg ride in a midget?

[Jonr]

Any POWRi shows??

[Kydehart]

Originally Posted by stockracer So DD is in it @ Chili Bowl and KTjr and JC will be regular drivers..So no DD in a semi reg ride in a midget?

Happy Dave is in it for chili bowl but Dave didn't even finish off last year in it. Whether it was sponsorship issues or whatever the case might have been. Maybe Dave will get a ride for some of the shows. We can always hope. Plus the chili bowl is kind of unique. Rides are lined up for years and sometimes are just 1 off. Jerry will be back in the Wilke 5 and KT will be in the Heffner 27. Those were already on the entry list. DD made sense in the Petry midget.

[TQ97]

You’re confusing the Petry and Gray rides in 2017. While they were team cars, Darland drove for Gray’s (#11) and Coons (#25) for Petry. Chase Jones (#22) also was in a Petry car for Montpelier shows. My understanding is for 2018, Petry for USAC will have Coons (#25) and KTJr (#15). Darland will be in the #25 for Chili Bowl and Kyle Jones out of Texas will be in the #15. Brandon Gray will be in the Gray #11 for Chili Bowl and maybe some additional shows.

[Kydehart]

You're correct of course. The Gray midget most of last season and the Petry 25 for chili bowl. My apologies for the mix up.