by Craig Anderson

INDIANAPOLIS (June 1, 2006)

Mishael Abbott

Female Indy Pro Series™ driver, Mishael Abbott is hoping the 29 lap, 11-turn, 3.37-mile road course of the Corning 100 at Watkins Glen International will lead to a victory next Sunday.  She has tasted success before at “The Glen” in the Star Mazda Series – East Championship with a podium finish in 2003 and fifth place in 2004.  Driving under Michael Crawford Motorsports, Mishael is eager to race this course again. 

“I really enjoy driving road courses and I’ve had success in the Star Mazda series at Watkins Glen.  I’m banking on that experience and knowledge of the course to transfer in the Pro Series and perhaps a good showing here again.” 

The Indy Pro Series is the premier ladder series for drivers, teams, and sponsors striving to compete in the IndyCar® Series and the Indianapolis 500®. Coral Springs Florida native Mishael Abbott is pursuing dual degrees from Florida Atlantic University in elementary education and currently resides in Indianapolis while studying sports marketing at the University of Indianapolis.

PART II

Indy Pro Series Qualifying Dampened at Watkins Glen for Mishael Abbott 

INDIANAPOLIS (June 3, 2006)

Overnight rains failed to subside in time for Indy Pro Series™ qualifying on Saturday at Watkins Glen International and contributed to a single morning qualifying session.  The early morning qualifying session was cancelled while waiting for the MedEvac helicopter.  The Indy Racing League won't run without the medical helicopter in place but the low ceiling kept it from getting into the track. 

Hoping to repeat past successes at “The Glen”, Mishael Abbott found her already wet qualifying session further dampened when she slid off the track in Turn 1 and was unable to continue.  Mishael will start her Michael Crawford Motorsports, car #8, for the Corning 100 in the sixteenth position when seventeen Indy Pro Series cars take to the 3.37-mile road course on Sunday. “We were slow during the first practice sessions on Friday but picked up a few seconds by the end of third session and was confident we would pick up a couple more seconds today,” said Mishael Abbott.  “Unfortunately I pinched the turn-in at (Turn) 1 and the rear came around on me on the wet track.  The team is working hard to repair the minor damage.  Look for me to move up through the field when the green falls tomorrow.” Race time for the 29-lap (97.73 miles) Corning 100 is 12:30 p.m. (EDT) on Sunday.  Television coverage is scheduled for Thursday, June 8 at 2:00 p.m. (EDT). 

Mishael Abbot

Mishael is running a limited season in the Indy Pro Series while seeking sponsorship support for the remaining 2006 races.  For sponsorship opportunities contact Paul Abbott at paul@mishaelabbott.com

Mishael's Thunder Valley Racing Profile

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