INDIANAPOLIS — Abacus Racing recently announced that the No. 57 car being driven by Maria Cofer at the annual USAC National Midget Series event in Indianapolis on August 3-4 will be primarily sponsored by the Indy Fuel.
The Indy Fuel is a minor league hockey team in the ECHL that began play in the 2014-2015 season.
The team is based in Indianapolis and is affiliated with the NHL’s Chicago Blackhawks and the AHL’s Rockford Ice Hogs.
“I could not be more excited for this announcement. When it comes to sports, I love hockey and I love racing. To be able to combine them for this event is very special,” said Brent Cox, team principal for Abacus Racing.
Larry McQueary, president and COO of the Indy Fuel, commented, “We are excited to partner with Brent and Abacus Racing on this sponsorship. Being based in Indianapolis, our team has always had a racing theme behind it.
“To be a sponsor for the team at this event is special, and there are other elements to the sponsorship that excite us. It is a comprehensive program with more announcements to come.”
Macdoel, Calif., native Cofer will be behind the wheel at the BC39 event. “Brent has been talking about this for a while. I know both sides have worked hard to come up with a program that works for both sides and it is going to be fun to be a part of it,” said Cofer.
Other sponsors for the No. 57 car include the Cox, Beckman, Goss & Company; Indy Custom Stone; Don Smock Auctions; Viva Tia Maria; Prime 47 – Indy’s Steakhouse; Chernoff Cosmetic Surgeons; Drexel Interiors; O’Reilly’s Irish Bar & Restaurant; Laura Kopetsky Tri-Ax; and Carrington Homes.
Cofer will drive alongside Xfinity driver Sheldon Creed who is making his midget debut at this event.
Creed’s sponsors and livery will be announced soon.