From: Michael Powell 

Brad Pollard Returns Family Name To The Indianapolis Motor Speedway

INDIANAPOLIS, IN: Versatile racing veteran Brad Pollard will test an Indy
Racing League Menards Infiniti Pro Series car for Sam Schmidt Motorsports
on October 28 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway during a private testing
session.

Pollard, the 2002 SCCA Formula Mazda Southwest Division and National
Division Champion, is a member of the famous Pollard racing family of the
Pacific Northwest area.  Brad’s late cousin Art Pollard qualified for six
Indianapolis 500 events.

“I am very excited about testing at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and
moving another step closer towards my ultimate goal of returning the
Pollard name to the Indianapolis 500,” said Pollard.  “I truly appreciate
the continued support from Sam Schmidt Motorsports.  We are working hard to
secure sponsorship for the 2004 IPS and IRL season.”

Pollard competed in the final two 2003 Indy Racing League Menard’s Infiniti
Pro Series events at California Speedway and Texas Motor Speedway for Sam
Schmidt Motorsports. 

“It was unfortunate the track time was so limited in California and Texas. 
He has shown consistent improvement and we are looking forward to testing
him at Indianapolis,” said Sam Schmidt.

Pollard, from Redmond, Washington, has also competed in SCCA Autocross,
WERA Superbike, SKUSA shifter karts, SCCA Formula Mazda and Skip Barber Pro
Dodge Series events.

In 2002, Pollard secured the SCCA Southwest Division and SCCA National
Division championships by capturing 11 poles and 14 victories in 21 races. 
Pollard’s athletic resume also includes professional ski racing, college
pole vaulting and college football.

More information on Brad may be found at www.pollardracing.com. The Menards
Infiniti Pro Series is the official development series for the Indy Racing
League and follows the Indy Racing League IndyCar Series to America's
premier oval tracks.  Powered by a Q45, 450 horsepower engine with a six
speed sequential gearbox, the Dallara built chassis can average speeds in
excess of 190 MPH on a 1.5-mile super speedway and reach speeds over 200
MPH on  super speedways like the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.




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