The field went at least four wide after the green, and Kanaan went around the outside to take the lead by the time field filed through Turn 1. And end of the first lap, the top 10 were: Kanaan, Sato, Rossi, Power, Kimball, Pagenaud, Newgarden, Chilton, Rahal and Castroneves. Kanaan led lap 1, extending his...
READ MOREBy Steve Wittich People I just finished up with an IndyCar Nation paddock tour, and the crowd in the infield is impressive, and is starting to build quite nicely in the front straight grandstand. It sounds like ticket sales were ahead of last year, and hopefully the picture perfect day will encourage a decent walk-up...
READ MOREBy Steve Wittich Ryan Hunter-Reay has been cleared to drive in today’s ABC Supply 500. Here is the statement from INDYCAR. Medical update on driver Ryan Hunter-Reay LONG POND, Pennsylvania (Sunday, Aug. 20, 2017) – Andretti Autosport driver Ryan Hunter-Reay was re-evaluated by INDYCAR Medical Director Dr. Geoffrey Billows this morning after sustaining injuries to...
READ MORERahal Letterman Lanigan Racing ABC Supply 500 at Pocono Raceway Verizon IndyCar Series QUALIFYING NOTES/QUOTES – August 19, 2017 RAHAL QUALIFIED SEVENTH FOR THE ABC SUPPLY 500 AT POCONO RACEWAY POLE: Takuma Sato 2-lap avg. speed of 219.639 mph (L1: 220.045, L2: 219.235) 7th: Graham Rahal 2-lap avg. speed of 218.099 mph (L1: 218.252, L2:
READ MORE(August 19, 2017) – Dale Coyne Racing drivers Ed Jones and Esteban Gutierrez made their first appearance at Pocono Raceway today by impressively qualifying 11th and 13th respectively for Sunday’s ABC Supply 500 in a session that saw multiple incidents take place. The Verizon IndyCar Series rookies only had 75 minutes of practice time to
READ MOREJR HILDEBRAND TURNS FIRST LAPS AT POCONO RACEWAY Ed Carpenter Excluded From ABC Supply 500 Qualifications LONG PONG, Penn. (August 19, 2017) – Qualifying Notes For the first time in his career, JR Hildebrand was able to drive at Pocono Raceway when the course opened for Verizon IndyCar Series practice this morning. Hildebrand had never
READ MORE“What They’re Saying” from ABC Supply 500 qualifying SIMON PAGENAUD (No. 1 DXC Technology Team Penske Chevrolet): “Almost. We were just a little short. Actually, the DXC Technology Chevrolet was very enjoyable. The balance was perfect. Ben (Bretzman), my race engineer, and the whole crew have worked very hard on this car and it’s
READ MOREDramatic run earns Sato pole position for ABC Supply 500 LONG POND, Pennsylvania (Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017) – Regarded for a fearless demeanor on the racetrack, Takuma Sato showed it again in winning the Verizon P1 Award during ABC Supply 500 qualifying at Pocono Raceway. The Andretti Autosport driver put together two spine-tingling laps at...
READ MORESato, Honda Claim Pocono Pole • Seventh career pole for Sato, second pole of 2017 • Honda drivers take seven of top 10 starting positions • Second 500-mile race of the 2017 Verizon IndyCar Series LONG POND, Pa. (Aug. 19, 2017) – Indianapolis 500 champion Takuma Sato completed a dramatic day of Verizon IndyCar Series...
READ MORE08.19.17 Qualifying for the ABC Supply 500 at Pocono Raceway is complete and the grid for tomorrow’s 200-lap race has been set. Live coverage from the Tricky Triangle will be broadcast tomorrow on NBC Sports at 2 p.m. ET or on INDYCAR Radio Network on Sirius XM. No. 26 Expedite Home Loans Honda STARTING POSITION:...
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