Vision Racing driver Ed Carpenter, who was sponsored by Fuzzy's Ultra Premium Vodka and Panther Racing for the 2010 Indianapolis 500, will collaborate with them again for the three remaining oval races in US on the IZOD IndyCar Series schedule.He’ll drive the No. 20 Fuzzy's Ultra Premium Vodka entry at Chicagoland Speedway, Kentucky Speedway and the final race of the season at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
Vision Racing co-owner Tony George commented:
"We're really very excited about the opportunity to compete in more IndyCar races this season thanks to the support of Fuzzy Zoeller and his Ultra Premium Vodka along with John Barnes and the Panther Racing team. We're looking forward to building on the experience of both teams and our partnership at the Indianapolis 500 this year to secure strong results."
Carpenter started an Indianapolis 500-best 8th, ran as high as 4rth but finished back 17th in his 100th IZOD IndyCar Series race.
Indiana native and professional golfer Fuzzy Zoeller who is Carpenter's current sponsor commented.
"The Indianapolis 500 experience with Ed Carpenter, Vision and Panther Racing was really enjoyable and we saw it as a success for Fuzzy's Ultra Premium Vodka. We really wanted to continue our relationship and partnership with Tony, Ed and the teams and I'm looking forward to supporting Ed's run at these tracks. I believe we will accomplish some great things together moving forward."
Ed Carpenter himself commented:
"I cannot wait to get back on the racetrack in the no.20 Fuzzy's Ultra Premium vodka car. We had such a great month of May that I am excited to finish what we started. All three races that we are doing we should be very competitive, and I am hoping to deliver for Fuzzy, Vision and Panther. It has been a long season watching IndyCar action from the sidelines, so I am eager to get back into the action."
Carpenter, 29, made his IZOD IndyCar Series debut in 2003 and has been Vision Racing's full-time driver since the team's inception in 2005.
The No. 20 team will feature the same core of personnel responsible for Carpenter's Indianapolis effort, with Al Bodey returning as race engineer and Brian Franzosi continuing chief mechanic duties. Longtime Vision Racing team manager Keven Kaye will oversee operations of the Fuzzy's Ultra Premium Vodka entry.
