Jack Hewitt
18 G Force/Aurora
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1998 Driver Profile
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Jack Hewitt passed the first three phases of his Rookie Orientation Program at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in April with the Crest Racing team, even though he didn't have a specific ride lined up for the Indianapolis 500. In early May, PDM Racing announced that Hewitt would replace John Paul Jr. in its primary ride and will drive at least Indy and possibly more races.
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Career
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Hewitt's 25-year racing career has resulted in two USAC Silver Crown series championships (1986, '87) along with a Rookie of the Year title (1981) and an all-time record for victories at 20. He ranks third on the list of USAC sprint car feature victories with 42 and has won 58 All Star Circuit of Champions winged sprint car races.
In 1996, Hewitt passed his Indy Racing League driver's test at Phoenix International Raceway with PDM Racing, but the team didn't have an opening. Buy 1998 he had not particpated in an Indy-car.
Courtesy SpeedNet, from the Indianapolis Star/News
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Driver Stats
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Team: PDM Racing
Series: Indy Racing League
Car: #18 G Force / Aurora / Goodyear
Sponsor: Parker Machinery
Car Owner: Paul Diatlovich, Chuck Buckman
Chief Mechanic: Paul Murphy
Resides: Troy, Ohio
D.O.B: 7/8/51
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