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Cusick targets IndyCar entry at Thermal Club
Thermal Club resident Don Cusick is working to get Cusick Motorsports on the grid for the $1 Million Challenge at the private road course in Thermal, California. This non-championship event, taking place on March 22-24, aims to fill a gap in the NTT IndyCar Series calendar and allows IndyCar teams to collaborate with Thermal Club residents. The unique competition format will pair IndyCar drivers with amateur drivers racing spec BMW M2 CS Racing models. Cusick is in talks with two IndyCar teams to enter a car for the event and is also working on finding an amateur driver. The format includes a qualifying session, two heat races, and an All-Star Showcase, with a total purse of $1.25 million up for grabs. If all goes well, Cusick’s driver Stefan Wilson will make his return to open-wheel racing after a back injury. Limited tickets will be available, with IndyCar Nation fan club members potentially having first access. Cusick and the organizers are thrilled to have IndyCar returning to Thermal for this unique event.
Source: Racer
