Wednesday, 23rd January 2008

Businessmen form new outfit for Indy Pro campaign.

Three Indianapolis-area businessmen have joined together to form a new Indy Pro Series team, which will compete make its racing debut this season.

Alliance Motorsports, whose ownership includes IndyCar Series veteran Tyce Carlson, purchased the assets of Kenn Hardley Racing in December, and is now preparing for its first season in the IndyCar Series' developmental series.

"I am looking forward to competing again, especially in this capacity," Carlson, who made 30 career IndyCar Series starts, including two Indianapolis 500s said. "I truly enjoy helping young drivers, and I am excited for the opportunity."

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Joining Carlson as co-owners are businessman Chris Williams and auto racing veteran Jeff Matthews, with the team currently looking for a driver for its #24 Dallara.

"When Tyce approached me about the idea of starting the team, it didn't take long for me to decide," Williams said. "The Indy Pro Series is showing steady growth in terms of participation and fan interest, and is providing some fantastic racing. This is certainly something that I want to be a part of."

Matthews has been involved in professional auto racing since 1998, working in various management positions with IndyCar Series and Indy Pro Series teams.

"This has been in the making since last April," he said. "We have been working our tails off this past year by networking and getting our message out, and our current position is the result of the hard work we put into it. We have much more work ahead of us, and are looking forward to the challenge."

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