Coleman Gulick Racing, Binghamton, NY in conjunction with PDM Racing of Indianapolis, IN and Phoenix, AZ are pleased to announce their partnership for the 2010 Racing Season. This Partnership allows Coleman to compete in 2 of the United States Auto Club's (USAC) Premier Divisions; Sprint Car and Silver Crown Divisions. These divisions compete on both Dirt and Asphalt at some of the premier short tracks throughout the United States. PDM Racing has a rich History that has launched the careers of several Indy Car and NASCAR Drivers with the most recent being Indianapolis 500 Winner and NASCAR Driver Sam Hornish, Jr.
PDM Racing is headed by Paul Diatlovich of Indianapolis, IN and Mickey Meyer of Phoenix, AZ. Dr. John Deuel, formally of Binghamton, NY and now of Phoenix Arizona continues to be a close adviser to both groups.
Paul Diatlovich on this new relationship: “Coleman has been impressive in the various development series in which he has competed and you only have to look as far as Jeff Gordon to see that his age shouldn’t be a factor,” Diatlovich pointed out. “This team has a history of working with new talent and hopefully we can show everyone else in the racing community that this kid has what it takes.”
Coleman commented on this opportunity: "I am thrilled to have the opportunity to work with Paul and Mickey in 2010. We tested together at Phoenix International Raceway last November, where we had a chance to interact and learn about each other". "We then went out and came from 21st to 10th in the A Main of the Silver Crown show, which was a good run considering it was our first time together". "Now we are going to run their Dirt Silver Crown Car and Asphalt Sprint Car along with the Asphalt Silver Crown Car; this is a great opportunity for me and this Team". "I will give it everything I have".
When asked about his goals for 2010, Coleman was quick to point out the competition in USAC and his respect for this Premier Open Wheel Division: "We will do our best every night out. We hope to compete for the Rookie of the Year in each Division, which would be a major achievement based on the level of competition" said the young Gulick. "Every night you have to compete against Levi Jones, Dave Darland, Bryan Clauson, Jerry Coons, Jr., Cole Whitt and other top guns which is really tough". "Then you get closer to Indiana and guys like Jon Stanbrough join these shows and it is even tougher. But, we are hopeful to put what I have learned over the last couple of years to good use and give these guys a run for their money once in a while". "Bottom line; we have to be on top of our game every night".
In other news, talks continue with other groups to Test Coleman in Stock Cars and perhaps an Indy Car this year. Those discussions involve many of Coleman's top advisors including Diatlovich, Meyer, Deuel and Hazardous Sports Managing Partner Bob McCormick. Hazardous Sports returns again in 2010 as Coleman Gulick Racing's Primary Sponsor. This is CGR and Hazardous Sports 5th year together.
Coleman Gulick Racing would also like to thank their other Sponsors for 2010; Rob's Market, Sprint, Van Cott's Nursery and Landscaping, Bradley Trucking (Racing for Timmer), ST Signs and Graphics, and Scorpion Security Products; all of whom return from years past.
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