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Tyler Nelson Ready to Make Turkey Night Debut
By Jessica Jenkins

With Thanksgiving coming up this week, one of the biggest nights of USAC midget racing is almost here as well. On the evening of Thanksgiving, the Turkey Night Grand Prix will take center stage in Ventura, CA.

For Tyler Nelson, it is his first Turkey Night start and his debut race in California. When he pulls into the 1/5th mile dirt track, the 19 year old will be looking not just to make the feature but for a top ten finish as well. Growing up in Kansas and now residing in Indiana, this is a huge step for the young driver as he continues to expand his horizons. Combining the USAC National midgets with the USAC Western Midget series, there will be a huge turnout, but Nelson is certainly up for the challenge.

What you need to know
Car number: #47
Team owner: Cappy Mason
Track: Ventura Raceway (Ventura, CA)
Race Date: Thursday, November 24, 2016
Gates open at 3pm, qualifying starts at 3:30pm followed by racing at 5:30pm *All Times Pacific
Feature length: 98 laps

In his own words:
"I am very excited because it's such a prestigious event. I've never been to the West Coast so that will be cool. And it's another state I get to cross off for me racing in."

To keep up with Tyler Nelson as he races on Thursday, like his Facebook fan page @TylerNelsonRacing as updates will be provided there. To learn more about him, visit his website at TylerNelsonRacing.com and follow him on Twitter @TylerNelson88.