FORT WAYNE, Ind. — Derek Losh will be entering uncharted territory on Dec. 30 when he straps into a midget car for the 24th Rumble in Fort Wayne presented by Jason Dietsch Trailer Sales.
With 96 modified feature wins over the past five years — including 23 this past season — Losh has teamed up with veteran car owner Randy Burrow for his midget debut.
“Yes, this will be my first time piloting a full-size midget,” Losh said. “I am looking forward to the opportunity and challenge. I feel confident in the equipment and expertise that Randy Burrow and his team brings to the table.”
As he steps out of his comfort zone of dirt track racing, this will mark Losh’s first foray onto concrete.
“I anticipate a high level of ‘chaos’ while being faced with a steep learning curve. This is a completely different style of track and racing that I am accustomed to. Learning the constantly changing track conditions, along with mastering the driving style needed will be the key to finding success,” Losh said.
A formidable list of foes awaits Losh on the purpose built one-sixth-mile concrete oval inside of Fort Wayne’s Allen County War Memorial Coliseum. Burrow Racing teammate Billy Wease is only one.
Wease has driven his way into victory lane five times at the bullring. Other returning Rumble winners Losh will face include former Indy Racing League (IRL) and NASCAR Cup champion Tony Stewart (12), Russ Gamester (5), Justin Peck (3), Mike Fedorcak (1) and Nick Hamilton (1).
The Rumble in Fort Wayne will be broadcast on PitRow.tv.