Carson Conrad ready for Hoosier’s Friday night lights

At 0h26, on March 21, 2024 By Ken Weingartner, USTA Media Relations Manager

Carson Conrad has driven at Harrah’s Hoosier Park in the past, but Friday will be a little different for the 19-year-old. The fifth-generation horseman will compete at the central Indiana oval for the first time on opening night.

“It’s awesome,” said Conrad, an Indianapolis native who has four drives on Friday’s 15-race card at Hoosier Park. “Obviously, I’m excited because I’ve been waiting all winter. It’s different driving on the first night than just coming in during the middle of the year. A bunch of people are going to be watching, but you can’t let that affect you. You just have to pay attention and do your thing.

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