The team, which plans to race under the number 59, will drive select races in the 2023 Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series and POWRi National Midget Series, with the goal of also participating in a few USAC National Midget races.Ĭontinued Brent Cox, “This announcement will be the first of many steps to having this car be completely women run and managed. In my experience in motorsports, I have had the pleasure of working with so many talented women.” I believe that women play a vital role in motorsports, and I would like to see more involvement at this level. The “Abacus Racing Women’s Development Team” will begin competition in 2023 with the goal of that car being completely staffed by women no later than the end of 2025 racing season.īrent Cox, Team Principal of Abacus Racing, had this to say, “This is something very important to me. INDIANAPOLIS, JanuAbacus Racing announced today that North Carolina native Laci Ferno will join their team of drivers in 2023 as part of a newly formed development team. Laci Ferno to drive for Abacus Racing in 2023 as part of new Women’s Development Team. The first National Pavement Midget Championship race at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park is on with the Carb Night Classic.Ībacus Racing is headquartered in Indianapolis, IN. The 2023 USAC National Midget Series kicks off Apat Kokomo Speedway in Kokomo, IN. “I had a good season on pavement and dirt last year, so, having the ability to do the entire midget season with the Abacus will give us the ability to make improvements throughout the year which will hopefully yield the results we are looking for.” ![]() ![]() Seavey, who finished 2nd in the 2022 USAC Silver Crown Championship, shares the same sentiment. We feel like with the baseline we have we can start off the pavement season strong and put ourselves in contention for the midget championship there too.” ![]() We finished the last race (Championship Saturday) with a 4th place finish with Justin Grant as our driver. He continued, “Last year with every race at LOIRP, we made steady gains. That is something that Cox is also looking forward to. In addition to the USAC National Midget Series races, Seavey will also pilot the team’s pavement car at the National Pavement Midget Championship races at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park in 2023. Not an easy one given the competition in the series, but realistic.” With Logan at the wheel, and the team we have, I think that is a realistic goal. We have won several heat races but the goal of course is a feature win. From there, you want podiums and then of course you want race wins. Continued Cox, “Going into 2023, our first goal is to lead laps in feature races. Those plans include near-term and long-term goals. Continued Seavey, “For a new owner Brent has a lot of goals and future plans and I Iiked what I heard.” But it was Brent’s passion and future plans that has him intrigued. With his recent Chili Bowl victory Seavey does not have much to prove in midgets. He has a season championship with USAC and won the Turkey Night Grand Prix (in Ventura, CA) in 2021. ![]() Seavey, a Sutter, CA native, has already built an extensive resume in the midget ranks. To make the decision to make a run for a championship is something we do not take lightly, but having Logan in the car this year was something we just could not pass up.” The team has continued to progress in so many areas. “The equipment was good, and I really enjoyed the team atmosphere and working with Johnny (Cofer) and Kirk (Simpson) for those races.”īrent Cox, Team Principal of Abacus Racing, had this to say, “To say we are excited is an understatement. Our goal is to win races and win the championship, and after driving for them in California this year, I honestly feel like we have a chance to do it.” Seavey drove for the team the last 7 races of the 2022 USAC National Midget Series, giving the team a pair of top 5 finishes. Seavey, fresh off of his win in the 2023 Lucas Oil Chili Bowl, had this to say, “I am very excited to drive for Abacus in 2023. It will be the first time the team, formed in 2021, will make a full- season points run in a national series. INDIANAPOLIS, JanuAbacus Racing announced today that 2018 USAC National Midget Series champion Logan Seavey will pilot the #57 for the 2023 USAC National Midget Series. Logan Seavey to Contest 2023 USAC National Midget Series with Abacus Racing.
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