By Arni Sribhen
indianapolismotorspeedway.com
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
In 1967, Parnelli Jones almost drove Andy Granatelli's No. 40 fluorescent orange STP Turbine car into history at the Indianapolis 500. This May, PJ Jones will drive an Indianapolis 500 entry that will pay homage to the 40th anniversary of his father's feat in "Silent Sam."
Team Leader Motorsports owner Kent Baker announced his entry in the 91st Indianapolis 500, a Honda-powered Dallara driven by PJ Jones, will carry the same number and color scheme featured on the famed Pratt and Whitney Turbine driven by Parnelli Jones.
"The 1967 turbine car was a tremendous feat of engineering and an immediate fan favorite," Baker said. "We hope to recapture some of that excitement and recognition without the STP pajamas."
Direct Supply, a Milwaukee-based healthcare company owned by Robert Hillis, and Diversified Partners, a Phoenix-based company owned by Tim and Jackie Dollander, will sponsor Jones' car. Also backing the effort is Bidaroo.com, an Indianapolis-based Internet company owned by Rob Gough.
Team Leader Motorsports is structured around team manager Chris Paulsen of C and R Racing, engineer and renowned car designer Bruce Ashmore and chief mechanic Tony Van Dongen, whose career spans both Formula One and Indy car racing.
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2007 Indianapolis 500 tickets: Tickets are on sale for the 91st Indianapolis 500, scheduled for Sunday, May 27.
Tickets can be purchased at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway's Web site, www.indianapolismotorspeedway.com, by phone or at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Ticket Office. The IMS Ticket Office can be contacted at (800) 822-INDY outside the Indianapolis area or (317) 492-6700 locally. Ticket Office hours are 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Parking and camping permits for "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing" also can be purchased online, by phone or at the Ticket Office.
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