The motorsports world is abuzz as the famed Indianapolis 500 is set to launch this weekend, and 19-year-old Dezi Pedregon — son of two-time NHRA world champion Tony Pedregon — will be an active part of the festivities as he makes his debut in the All-Star Pavement Midgets series at the Carb Night Classic with the support of Capital Defense and Associates and Pinmarx Total Fleet Solutions.
The open-wheel racing event, which takes place the Friday before the Indianapolis 500, marks the first of four races in the series on the Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park 2025 schedule. For young Pedregon, racing the All-Star Pavement Midgets in historic territory is another step forward in his developing career in motorsports.
“I have been trying to race a midget at IRP for the last few years, and I’m looking forward to competing at the Carb Classic,” said Pedregon, who is piloting a Dave Ward/High Performance Lubricants team car alongside drivers Sammy Swindell, Nathan Byrd, Kaylee Bryson, Chase Locke, Dakota Armstrong, and Jimmy Anderson.
Pedregon, who began racing karts at the age of 14, has competed in several classes, most recently in Shifter Kart at New Castle Motorsports Park in Indiana. He gained a feel for the big stage in Micro Sprint Racing at the Tulsa Shootout and through several events in the Kenyon Midget Series, and the third-generation racer is eager to build on his experience with a new challenge and a strong team.
“I’m really looking forward to this. Dave Ward has a proven track record and has assembled a nice car, and he’s willing to work with me to get me up to speed,” said Pedregon. “Partnerships with Capital Defense, Pinmarx Total Fleet Solutions, and fellow racer and friend Stephen Bell have been pivotal in getting me to this series. I’m grateful for the opportunity.”
Practice and qualifying for the All-Star Pavement Midgets is scheduled to take place from 2:55 p.m. until 3:45 p.m. EST on Friday, May 23 at the Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park oval, with the 30-lap feature set to close the evening following the USA Silver Crown Series race at 7:00 p.m.
About Capital Defense and Associates
Founded in 1996, Capital Defense and Associates is a defense and homeland security consulting company focused on providing client with technical expertise, innovative solutions, and proven strategies tries and tested in the field. They provide consulting regarding HLS/ATFP, Border Surveillance/Design, and manufacturing of cutting-edge surveillance systems.
About Pinmarx
Pinmarx is a digital transportation network that operates a proprietary software application called Pinmarx Connect. Their network, software, customer base, and service provider and dealer channel make up the platform that supports companies that rely on any asset in their organization, including transportation, material handling, and facility and warehouse equipment. The primary goal of the Pinmarx Connect platform is to activate every asset owned, leased, rented, or under the control of the customer and schedule maintenance, service, and repairs when required.
