Vision Racing

Vision Racing, LLC is owned and operated by Tony George and wife, Laura, along with actor Patrick Dempsey of ABC's Grey's Anatomy. The team is based in Indianapolis Indiana in a 32,000 square foot facility. Vision Racing competes full-time in the 16-race IndyCar Series, and for second time, the team participated in the Rolex 24-Hour endurance race in Daytona, Florida.

Entering its fourth season of IndyCar competition, the team is coming off 21 top-ten finishes, three top-five finishes and a third place finish in 2007. The team features returning driver Ed Carpenter.

Vision Racing continues to proudly perpetuate the legacy of the Hulman-George family through motorsports excellence, by demonstrating the traditions and heritage of the Indianapolis 500 and IndyCar racing.

Tony George – Co-Owner

Tony George founded Vision Racing with his wife, Laura, in February of 2005 when he purchased the assets to Kelley Racing. He currently is chief executive officer of the Indy Racing League and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Corporation. He founded the Indy Racing League in 1994 to preserve the traditions and excitement of America's open-wheel racing. When Tony is away from work he enjoys spending time with his family, golfing, snowboarding and cycling.

Laura George – Co-Owner

Laura George and her husband, Tony, formed Vision Racing in Februrary of 2005 with the intention to perpetuate the Hulman-George family success over the last 60 years, as a world leader in motorsports entertainment. She became interested in racing through the Indianapolis 500, as well as through her uncle who was also a team owner (John Forsythe). When she is not concentrating her efforts on Vision Racing she enjoys watching her daughter compete in horse shows, as well as participating in a wide range of fitness activities. Laura also serves on the board for the Heartland Film Festival.

Patrick Dempsey – Co-Owner

Patrick Dempsey joined Vision Racing in February of 2006 when he became a co-owner with Tony and Laura George. He is currently starring in ABC's medical drama Grey's Anatomy. Other notable credits include Can't Buy me Love, Loverboy and Sweet home Alabama. When he is not acting, he enjoys participating in the Grand American Cup sports car racing and spending time with his family.

Jeff Britton– Chief Engineer

Jeff Britton came to Vision Racing this fall to begin preparations for his 14th year in IndyCar racing off a 2007 season as race engineer for Scott Sharp at Rahal Letterman Racing where the duo earned an 8th place spot in the points standings with three top 5 finishes and four top 5 qualifying positions including a pole position at Texas. He knew he wanted to be involved in IndyCar racing from an early age when his dad took him to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the first time in 1974 at the age of six. Away from the track Jeff likes to spend time with his wife and three daughters, play golf and video games.

Matt Curry – Race Engineer

Matt Curry joined Vision Racing three years ago after working with Mo Nunn Racing, Panther Racing and PKV Racing. His interest in racing is rooted in his family, as his father, Larry Curry, has spent over 30 years in the racing industry. Away form the track Matt enjoys coaching youth sports programs for his children and University of Notre Dame football.

Al Bodey – Race Engineer

Al Bodey is in his second year with the team after coming over From Rahal-Letterman Racing. He has been involved in motorsports for the past 23 years, starting in off-road racing before moving to open-wheel. This season will be his 13th in IndyCar racing, and he has engineered cars that have won several poles, races and a championship in that time. Away from the track, Al enjoys spending time with his two young children and playing golf.

Nathan O'Rourke – Data Engineer

Nathan O'Rourke is entering his second season with Vision Racing after working with such teams as PacWest/Reynard, Conquest Racing and Panther Racing. He became interested in racing through his family and began karting at the age of 12. When he is not concentrating his efforts on Vision Racing he enjoys riding dirt bikes and karting.

Keven Kukulewicz – Team Manager

Keven Kukulewicz's racing experience stretches far and wide. Before joining Vision Racing in 2005, he held a variety of positions with such teams as Carl Haas Auto/Newman-Haas Racing, Players/Forsythe Racing, Mo Nunn Racing, and Cheever Racing. When he's away from the track, he enjoys dirt biking and playing hockey.

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Entering his fifth IndyCar Series season, Ed Carpenter is determined to make 2008 his best season to date. Last season Carpenter recorded six top-10 finishes, but misfortune and missed opportunities cost him even more success. The 2008 season will be Carpenter's fourth with Vision Racing since joining the team in its inaugural season. In 2006 Carpenter recorded his own and the team's best start (fourth at Michigan International Speedway). Now he's got his eye on a best finish for both he and the team.

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A.J. Foyt IV

A.J. Foyt IV, completed his third full IndyCar Series season and last year with Vision Racing. His first full season came in 2003 after driving for grandfather and legendary driver, A.J. Foyt. He drove for Foyt Enterprises from 2003 to 2005. In 2006 he drove in the season finale for Andretti Green Racing in place of the injured, Dario Franchiiti. Last season Foyt recorded his first top-five finish and matched a team-high finish with a third place run at Kentucky Speedway with Vision Racing. He also added two more top-10 finishes last year as well.

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Carpenter and Foyt Drive to Finish for Vision Racing at Mid-Ohio

Vision Racing drivers Ed Carpenter and A.J. Foyt IV took the checkered flag in 15th and 18th, respectively, this afternoon at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in the Honda Indy 200.

Both drivers and the entire IndyCar Series field took the green flag on wet Firestone Firehawk tires as rain showers soaked the track earlier in the day. No precipitation fell during the 85-lap race and as the track quickly dried, early pit stops were made for an exchange to dry tires.

Carpenter and Foyt both made a green flag stop on lap six for a splash of fuel and dry-condition tires. For the rest of the race each driver ran a different pit strategy to try and gain positions in the field.

Carpenter and the No. 20 Menards/Vision Racing Dallara/Honda/Firestone started from the 22nd position and ran as high as fifth in the race as the result of his pit strategy. Running consistent and strong lap times, Carpenter stayed on the lead lap the entire race; even in spite of two quick stops in the last five laps for splashes of fuel.

It was Carpenter's second start at Mid-Ohio and his best finish. Unfortunately he drops two spots in the IndyCar Series championship point standings to 12th with 237 points.

Driving the No. 2 Lilly Diabetes/Vision Racing Dallara/Honda/Firestone machine, Foyt started from 23rd, drove as high as 17th, and finished 18th all while overcoming trouble in the pits and on track.

Foyt pitted under caution on lap 27 but had a small set back during the pit stop with an air hose getting caught by a tire as the car left the pits.

Later in the race while coming to a restart on lap 43, Foyt was caught up in some unavoidable, but relatively light contact. Three other drivers were involved in the incident as well and Foyt was able to continue on in the race, albeit a lap down, to eventually take the checkered flag.

Foyt lost another spot in the championship point standings this weekend and he is now 19th with a total of 201 points.

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Carpenter Drives to Finish for vision racing at Watkins Glen

Starting from the 21st position, Vision Racing driver Ed Carpenter drove as high as 11th and completed a wild Camping World Indy Grand Prix at Watkins Glen International in the 17th position.

Carpenter and the No. 20 Menards/Vision Racing Dallara/Honda/Firestone were able to overcome understeer, a drive-thru pit lane penalty for speeding in the pits, and various on-track incidents by competitors to be running at the finish. Carpenter will leave the road course at The Glen 11th dropping one spot in the IndyCar Series championship point standings with 198 points.

Unfortunately, fellow teammate A.J. Foyt IV happened to be one of those competitors caught up in one of the several on-track incidents during the event.

Foyt, who started from the 22nd spot in his No. 2 Lilly Diabetes/Vision Racing Dallara/ Honda/Firestone machine, drove as high as 10th and was in 15th spot when he was knocked out of the race. The incident occurred under caution on lap 48 when Milka Duno slowed and suddenly turned right just ahead of Foyt.

Subsequently, Foyt had nowhere to go and ran into the back of Duno and then into the barrier; ending his day just 12 laps from the finish. His abbreviated race and 19th place finish dropped Foyt three spots to the 17th in the championship point standings with a total of 177 points.

IndyCar Series racing resumes next weekend at Nashville Superspeedway for the Firestone Indy 200. The 200-lap, 266-mile event will air live and in HD on Saturday, July 12 at 8 p.m. on ESPN, as well as IMS Radio Network, XM IndyCar Series Racing Channel 145, XM Sports Nation Channel 144 and on the web at www.IndyCar.com.

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