Michael Lewis Heads To Irwindale Looking For Another Victory

IRWINDALE, Ca  (10-07-05) - - USAC superstar  Michael Lewis continues his 
busy schedule this weekend with another trip and  another race at the famed 
Irwindale Speedway. Lewis is no stranger to the famed  track after setting records, 
launching results and scoring brilliant  victories.   
This Saturday,  October 8th Lewis, who hopes to follow former USAC 
competitors Tony  Stewart, Ryan Newman and Erin Crocker into the NASCAR world will look 
to have  everyone looking at him and add a sixth victory to his 2005  platter. 
“It would be nice  to come out of here with a win,�?? said Lewis, who has one 
stock car race to his  credit driving for Richard Childress Racing at Memphis 
Motorsports Park in 2003.  “This is a big race and should be very  
competitive; we’re looking forward to putting our machine upfront and staying  there.�?? 
Lewis has spent the  year competing in five different series all united in 
the USAC association.  The Indiana-native has spent countless  numbers of 
weekends competing in the National Midget Series, Western States  Midget Series, 
National Sprint Car Series, Western States Sprint Car Series and  the prestige 
Silver Crown Series.   This weekend’s event falls into the Western States Sprint 
Car  Series. 
The Silver Crown  Series is compared to NASCAR’s NEXTEL Cup Series has seen 
Michael vault as  number one in Idaho earlier this year. 
“Well, some may  think it’s an awful lot to be racing in so many different 
series, but I think  it’s a challenge and I enjoy doing it,�?? continued Lewis 
who drives the No. 40  Wirgten Chevrolet.  “No matter what  the outcome is this 
weekend, we know that we gave it our  all.�?? 
Why shouldn’t  Michael be a threat? Look at his track record.  In October, 
2003 he said a new track  record at 16.378 seconds at 109.29 MPH backing it up 
in the main event and  celebrating in victory circle.  In  November that year, 
he qualified second before picking up the pace and adding  another victory to 
his resume.  Last  November, Lewis held his own, setting quick time and 
pulling away to yet another  victory in the series. 
“I have some great  memories at Irwindale,�?? recalled Lewis.  “Setting a 
track record is probably one of the coolest things a racecar  driver can do.  You’
ll never forget  it.  When you are able to back it up  with a victory it just 
makes it that more special.�?? 
As the 2005 year  draws to a close, Michael Lewis has recorded stellar stats. 
 In just 23 races, he captured two fast  times, qualified 14 times in the 
top-five, hustled to five wins, an astounding  ten top-five finishes and an 
amazing 15 top-ten runs.  Lewis also leads the Earl’s fast  qualifying award for 
the USAC National Midget Series.  
Following the  season’s conclusion Lewis plans to regroup and plan ahead for 
the 2006 racing  season. Michael Lewis would like to begin a winning and 
long-lasting career in  the stock car industry. 
For more  information on Michael Lewis please visit 
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