Carpenter, the stepson of Indy Racing League founder Tony George, has been racing since he was 8 years old and balanced racing and education throughout much of his career. Carpenter graduated from Butler University with a degree in Marketing in 2003, a few weeks before he won the Freedom 100 at the historic Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
| Team | Vision Racing |
| DOB | 03 03 1981 |
| Hometown | Indianapolis |
| Height | 175cm |
| Weight | 74kg |
| Debut | Sept. 7, 2003 (Chicagoland) |