MWL1 Dayton Dragons

NASCAR Driver to Stop at Fifth Third Field

Published on June 25, 2012 under Midwest League (MWL1)
Dayton Dragons News Release


Dayton, Ohio - Brad Sweet, driver of the Great Clips #38 car in the NASCAR Nationwide Series, will be on the Plaza at Fifth Third Field before the game on Wednesday, June 27th. The Dayton Dragons will face the Lake County Captains at 7 p.m., and Great Clips will have several displays for fans around the plaza.

In addition to Sweet, the #38 NASCAR Great Clips car, the #9 World of Outlaws Great Clips car, and the Great Clips trailer will be on display for fans to see. Sweet will sign autographs and be available for photographs with fans before the game, and he will also throw out the ceremonial first pitch. Great Clips stylists will be giving free haircuts on the plaza and accepting donations for the Children's Miracle Network.

About Brad Sweet

Brad Sweet is a California kid who made a name for himself in the national open-wheel racing circuits. After being tapped to drive for Kasey Kahne Racing (KKR) in 2008 by Kasey Kahne himself, Sweet became a superstar in his own right in the USAC racing world with victories including the Belleville Midget Nationals, the Knoxville Midget Nationals and both the Sprint Car and Midget "Four Crown Nationals" at Eldora Speedway. Showing no signs of slowing his success, Sweet will embark upon a new adventure as he gets set to make his debut in the NASCAR Nationwide Series (NNS) and run for the 2012 Rookie of the Year honors as he shares driving duties of the iconic No. 38 Great Clips Chevrolet with Kahne for Turner Motorsports.

Sweet is following in the footsteps of his mentor, owner and teammate, Kasey Kahne. He is making the same transition from open-wheel to stock cars with the continued support of Great Clips, just as Kahne did before becoming a star in the Spring Cup Series ranks. Kahne drove the No. 38 Great Clips machine in the NNS from 2003-2005, before stepping back into the ride for select races in 2010 and 2011. Kahne will continue to be a mentor to Sweet as he progresses into NNS competition and beyond.

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