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Ed Carpenter hops behind the wheel

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — This week, Ed Carpenter jumps from the owners seat back to the drivers seat.

“To be honest, it’s a lot more simple when it’s time to drive,” said Carpenter. “I just get to focus on one thing and turn the rest of it off and rely on the team and other owners to pick up the slack when I’m doing this.”

Carpenter is the only team owner who is still driving in the series. But once again, he has opted just to do the ovals this season. With the first five races on the circuit being road courses this year, the 500 will be his first race in nearly nine months.

“There’s some things you’re a little behind on,” said Carpenter. “Timing your pitstops, those types of things, but Indy’s a little different even if you’ve been in the car.”

Carpenter is seeking an unprecedented third straight pole.