One Contender For Little 500 Rookie of the Year falls by the Wayside

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Jerry Coons, Jr. in victory lane. - Jan Dunlap Photo
Jerry Coons, Jr. - Jan Dunlap Photo
Jerry Coons, Jr. – Jan Dunlap Photo

Anderson, IN — (May 22, 2013) — One of the most heralded rookie classes ever for the Pay Less Little 500 history was reduced by one after Wednesday’s practice session.  Jerry Coons, Jr. experienced engine issues with his Gene Nolan owned entry and has withdrawn from the event.  Coons indicated he was looking forward to running the Little 500 this year and hopes to have another shot to run for rookie of the year and the victory in 2014.