After an exciting 8th place finish in the Rolex Sports Car Discount Tire Sunchaser race (Way to go, Uri!), Servia heads into the Champ Car Grand Prix of Road America hosted this weekend in scenic Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin. A favorite track to many of the drivers, the 4.048-mile course at Road America has been compared to many of the great F1-style tracks abroad, boasting numerous elevation changes and sweeping turns along with a mix of straightaways that provide a great setup for passing in the corners.
Another significant note is that Champ Car’s new Panoz DP01 will be on display this weekend at the track for fans to get their first glance, up close and personal.
Another group joining Champ Car and the Atlantics at the track is the Champ Car Rotax Kart Challenge. These karts will be running my home track at the Briggs and Stratton Motorplex with prefinals running on Friday and finals being hosted throughout the day on Saturday. So stop by the motorplex in The Carousel (Turn 10) to check them out!
Road America
Posted by Shelly Paul, Servia Squad Feature Writer
Thursday, September 21, 2006
Thursday, August 31, 2006
Grand American Road Racing
(Photo by motorsport.com)The Champ Car World Series may be on hiatus for the next few weeks leading up to Round 12 at Road America, but Oriol Servia is doing anything but resting as he heads into this weekend competing in the Grand American Road Racing Series.
The inaugural nine-hour Discount Tire Sunchaser endurance race is being run at Miller Motorsports Park just outside Salt Lake City, Utah. The track, over four miles in length, plays host to a bevy of teams comprised of the who’s who in the racing world.
Servia will be competing in the #7 Kodak/Amp’d Mobile/SIRIUS Doran Racing entry along with teammates Harrison Brix and former Champ Car driver Michel Jourdain, Jr. Other familiar names gracing the paddock this weekend include PKV co-owner Jimmy Vasser, Memo Gidley, “Supersub” Roberto Moreno, and Champ Car Atlantic veterans Alex Figge and Ryan Dalziel.
Catch all the action on SPEED TV this Saturday, starting at 2:00 pm ET and resuming at 8:00 pm ET.
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Grand American Road Racing Association
Posted by Shelly Paul, Servia Squad Feature Writer
Thursday, August 24, 2006
Return to the Podium
We have much to look forward to this weekend as Champ Car takes to the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal, Canada, a return to the site of Spaniard Oriol Servia’s first Champ Car victory just one year ago.
After disappointing results in Denver due to oil pressure problems, Servia took some time to travel back to Wisconsin to visit former PPI teammate Cristiano da Matta who remains under the care of specialists at Theda Clark Medical Center in Neenah after his collision with a deer on track at Road America during testing just a few weeks ago.
This weekend, however, things are looking up for Servia as he looks to defend his win at the 2.7 mile road course. Last year’s event saw him battle with Timo Glock throughout the race, eventually taking the checkered flag when Glock’s shortcutting the chicanes was ruled illegal, giving Servia the lead where it counted--in the last lap. We’ll see if Servia can hang on to defend his title and pull himself up in the championship standings. Let’s hope a return to Montreal equals a return to the podium!
Other notes:
Even though we didn’t see much of the #6 on track during the Grand Prix of Denver due to mechanical issues, the car was awarded the Sherwin Williams “All in the Finish” Award for best paint scheme.
The #6 Ford Lola also ran with new sponsorship in Denver as MELE Associates Inc. signed on as an associate sponsor of the #6 Gulfstream machine.
Posted by Shelly Paul, Servia Squad Feature Writer
After disappointing results in Denver due to oil pressure problems, Servia took some time to travel back to Wisconsin to visit former PPI teammate Cristiano da Matta who remains under the care of specialists at Theda Clark Medical Center in Neenah after his collision with a deer on track at Road America during testing just a few weeks ago.
This weekend, however, things are looking up for Servia as he looks to defend his win at the 2.7 mile road course. Last year’s event saw him battle with Timo Glock throughout the race, eventually taking the checkered flag when Glock’s shortcutting the chicanes was ruled illegal, giving Servia the lead where it counted--in the last lap. We’ll see if Servia can hang on to defend his title and pull himself up in the championship standings. Let’s hope a return to Montreal equals a return to the podium!
Other notes:
Even though we didn’t see much of the #6 on track during the Grand Prix of Denver due to mechanical issues, the car was awarded the Sherwin Williams “All in the Finish” Award for best paint scheme.
The #6 Ford Lola also ran with new sponsorship in Denver as MELE Associates Inc. signed on as an associate sponsor of the #6 Gulfstream machine.
Posted by Shelly Paul, Servia Squad Feature Writer
Thursday, July 13, 2006
July 13th
Happy Birthday, Uri!!!
Other celebrity birthdays today:
Cheech Marin (Cheech & Chong) - 60
Erno Rubik (Rubik's Cube) - 62
Harrison Ford (Indiana Jones) - 64
Patrick Stewart (Captain Picard, Star Trek) - 66
Other celebrity birthdays today:
Cheech Marin (Cheech & Chong) - 60
Erno Rubik (Rubik's Cube) - 62
Harrison Ford (Indiana Jones) - 64
Patrick Stewart (Captain Picard, Star Trek) - 66
Posted by Shelly Paul, Servia Squad Feature Writer
Sunday, June 25, 2006
Making Hay
This weekend brought in a whirlwind of results for Oriol Servia (#6 Gulfstream/Ford-Cosworth/Lola/Bridgestone) and the entire PKV Racing Team as Servia started on the outside of Row 2 at the Grand Prix of Cleveland, his best starting position of the season. He then followed up a great qualifying effort with a most impressive run in Sunday’s race.
One of his strong suits, Servia made a jump to the front of the pack at the beginning of the race, which also saw disaster strike points leader Sebastien Bourdais who was plowed down by Forsythe Racing’s Paul Tracy on the opening lap. Oriol took advantage of the situation and jumped to the lead where he would stay for the next 24 laps until the team’s first pit stop of the day gifted the lead to Bruno Junqueira who was running an alternate pit strategy, having come in after the first-lap melee.
Servia continued to battle as a series of yellows and alternating pit sequences shuffled his position on track from as far back as ninth to as high as third. He was running strong in fifth place when a timed race brought out the white flag, but Servia’s race was far from over. A bold attempt on the part of Speedy Dan Clarke to pass Dale Coyne Racing’s Mario Dominguez resulted in a last-lap tangle between the two drivers that saw Oriol jump right onto the podium as he crossed the line in third position. The outstanding effort on the part of the Catalonian also saw him leap to ninth in the championship standings.
If you ever catch Oriol at a race and wish him luck, he’s likely to tell you that “It’s the last lap that counts.” In this case, it looks like it was the last turn on the last lap; so after this, he may consider revising his comments!
Posted by Shelly Paul, Servia Squad Feature Writer
One of his strong suits, Servia made a jump to the front of the pack at the beginning of the race, which also saw disaster strike points leader Sebastien Bourdais who was plowed down by Forsythe Racing’s Paul Tracy on the opening lap. Oriol took advantage of the situation and jumped to the lead where he would stay for the next 24 laps until the team’s first pit stop of the day gifted the lead to Bruno Junqueira who was running an alternate pit strategy, having come in after the first-lap melee.
Servia continued to battle as a series of yellows and alternating pit sequences shuffled his position on track from as far back as ninth to as high as third. He was running strong in fifth place when a timed race brought out the white flag, but Servia’s race was far from over. A bold attempt on the part of Speedy Dan Clarke to pass Dale Coyne Racing’s Mario Dominguez resulted in a last-lap tangle between the two drivers that saw Oriol jump right onto the podium as he crossed the line in third position. The outstanding effort on the part of the Catalonian also saw him leap to ninth in the championship standings.
If you ever catch Oriol at a race and wish him luck, he’s likely to tell you that “It’s the last lap that counts.” In this case, it looks like it was the last turn on the last lap; so after this, he may consider revising his comments!
Posted by Shelly Paul, Servia Squad Feature Writer
Wednesday, June 21, 2006
Thanks, Hans!
Following the recent Champ Car race at Portland International Raceway, I’d like to offer my sincerest thanks to Hans for contributing to the race weekend. Who is Hans, you might ask?
Not who…but what. HANS, the Head and Neck Support device designed by Robert Hubbard, Ph.D., played a vital role at Portland after Oriol Servia experienced a mechanical failure during Friday’s practice which sent him crashing into the tire barrier in Turn 11, flipping the car upside-down. Amidst all that, however, the Champ Car Safety Team was able to quickly reach the disabled car and Servia walked away to race another day.
Mandated by Champ Car in 2001, the restraint device worn over the driver’s shoulders and connected to the helmet limits head and neck movement, thereby reducing injury.
The HANS device has come into play on several occasions already this season. In Milwaukee, HANS aided both Nelson Philippe and Alex Tagliani following big crashes. And Tagliani also benefited from the restraint two rounds earlier in Houston after his throttle stuck, resulting in a heavy crash which sent him to the hospital.
Increased safety measures such as the HANS device have greatly improved racing as a whole and help today’s athletes continue to push the limits of motorsports.
Additional information on HANS
Posted by Shelly Paul, Servia Squad Feature Writer
Not who…but what. HANS, the Head and Neck Support device designed by Robert Hubbard, Ph.D., played a vital role at Portland after Oriol Servia experienced a mechanical failure during Friday’s practice which sent him crashing into the tire barrier in Turn 11, flipping the car upside-down. Amidst all that, however, the Champ Car Safety Team was able to quickly reach the disabled car and Servia walked away to race another day.
Mandated by Champ Car in 2001, the restraint device worn over the driver’s shoulders and connected to the helmet limits head and neck movement, thereby reducing injury.
The HANS device has come into play on several occasions already this season. In Milwaukee, HANS aided both Nelson Philippe and Alex Tagliani following big crashes. And Tagliani also benefited from the restraint two rounds earlier in Houston after his throttle stuck, resulting in a heavy crash which sent him to the hospital.
Increased safety measures such as the HANS device have greatly improved racing as a whole and help today’s athletes continue to push the limits of motorsports.
Additional information on HANS
Posted by Shelly Paul, Servia Squad Feature Writer
Monday, June 05, 2006
Top-10
After another action-packed race weekend, I was inspired to reach out to all the promoters who believe that 2006 may be Champ Car’s last trip to The Mile, in a David Letterman style Top-10 List. So without further ado:
Top 10 Reasons to Keep The Milwaukee Mile on Champ Car’s Schedule
10. Believe it or not, it does not rain in Wisconsin EVERY Champ Car weekend
9. Paul Newman’s annual visit is our only chance to see a celebrity in this state
8. Ovals=underdog advantage (even if Bourdais does top the podium again)
7. Where else can you find world-class racing just yards away from livestock pens?
6. This world already has too many unemployed spotters
5. Nothing goes better with a Johnsonville brat than a side of Champ Car
4. Paul Tracy needs another “all or nothing” race to add to his resumé
3. Someone’s gotta test the new SAFER barriers
2. There’s nothing funnier than seeing a life-sized roadrunner stumble up to the podium for the trophy presentations
And the #1 reason for Champ Cars to continue to return to The Mile….Weiner races. Need I say more?
Posted by Shelly Paul, Servia Squad Feature Writer
Top 10 Reasons to Keep The Milwaukee Mile on Champ Car’s Schedule
10. Believe it or not, it does not rain in Wisconsin EVERY Champ Car weekend
9. Paul Newman’s annual visit is our only chance to see a celebrity in this state
8. Ovals=underdog advantage (even if Bourdais does top the podium again)
7. Where else can you find world-class racing just yards away from livestock pens?
6. This world already has too many unemployed spotters
5. Nothing goes better with a Johnsonville brat than a side of Champ Car
4. Paul Tracy needs another “all or nothing” race to add to his resumé
3. Someone’s gotta test the new SAFER barriers
2. There’s nothing funnier than seeing a life-sized roadrunner stumble up to the podium for the trophy presentations
And the #1 reason for Champ Cars to continue to return to The Mile….Weiner races. Need I say more?
Posted by Shelly Paul, Servia Squad Feature Writer
Wednesday, May 31, 2006
Sole Oval
You may have been told that the shortest distance between two points is a straight line, but that’s not necessarily so when referring to racecars on an oval.
This weekend Champ Car heads to the legendary oval at the Milwaukee Mile. PKV Racing’s Oriol Servia feels more confident than ever, as he has always been strong here in the past. PKV Racing has also shown promise here as a team, and once you get this driver/team duo together, there will be no stopping the likeable Spaniard as he fights to end Frenchman Sebastien Bourdais’ reign of race victories.
Milwaukee is also one of the two home races of the Servia Squad, which has been working hard over the past few seasons to bring you the latest news on your favorite driver. So stop on by the paddock and say hello, and watch for post-race weekend features through OriolServia.com and here on The Dashboard!
Posted by Shelly Paul, Servia Squad Feature Writer
This weekend Champ Car heads to the legendary oval at the Milwaukee Mile. PKV Racing’s Oriol Servia feels more confident than ever, as he has always been strong here in the past. PKV Racing has also shown promise here as a team, and once you get this driver/team duo together, there will be no stopping the likeable Spaniard as he fights to end Frenchman Sebastien Bourdais’ reign of race victories.
Milwaukee is also one of the two home races of the Servia Squad, which has been working hard over the past few seasons to bring you the latest news on your favorite driver. So stop on by the paddock and say hello, and watch for post-race weekend features through OriolServia.com and here on The Dashboard!
Posted by Shelly Paul, Servia Squad Feature Writer
Monday, May 15, 2006
Deep In the Heart of Texas
The stars at night may not have shone so bright for Spaniard Oriol Servia this weekend in Houston, but some may attribute that to the fact that there was a full moon shining over the track Saturday night. Or was it because of Canadian Alex Tagliani?
Servia showed promise early on this weekend, even climbing to the top of the speed charts for a brief period during the second round of qualifying. After starting the race from eighth position, Oriol slowly worked his way through the field, despite a minor setback during a first-lap incident that saw him lose his front wing. However, the damage did not seem to pose a big problem for the experienced racer and he continued on with the damaged car until the first round of pit stops where a nose cone change-out added time on to his stop, dropping him further back in the field. Servia didn’t let that phase him as he worked his way all the way up to fifth position before tangling with Tagliani on Lap 88 which ultimately ended his day less than 10 laps shy of the checkered flag.
In my book, I chalk it up to a “racing incident,” though Servia, normally known for his consistent driving style, currently holds a record for ending every race this season with all four wheels off the ground.
While Oriol may or may not be to blame for this latest incident, there’s no question that he’s definitely pushing to get the job done from the moment he hits the track, and that is the basis of a good racer. Perhaps some will come to know him as “The Soaring Spaniard,” but no one can say he’s not trying.
Posted by Shelly Paul, Servia Squad Feature Writer
Servia showed promise early on this weekend, even climbing to the top of the speed charts for a brief period during the second round of qualifying. After starting the race from eighth position, Oriol slowly worked his way through the field, despite a minor setback during a first-lap incident that saw him lose his front wing. However, the damage did not seem to pose a big problem for the experienced racer and he continued on with the damaged car until the first round of pit stops where a nose cone change-out added time on to his stop, dropping him further back in the field. Servia didn’t let that phase him as he worked his way all the way up to fifth position before tangling with Tagliani on Lap 88 which ultimately ended his day less than 10 laps shy of the checkered flag.
In my book, I chalk it up to a “racing incident,” though Servia, normally known for his consistent driving style, currently holds a record for ending every race this season with all four wheels off the ground.
While Oriol may or may not be to blame for this latest incident, there’s no question that he’s definitely pushing to get the job done from the moment he hits the track, and that is the basis of a good racer. Perhaps some will come to know him as “The Soaring Spaniard,” but no one can say he’s not trying.
Posted by Shelly Paul, Servia Squad Feature Writer
Wednesday, May 10, 2006
Musical Chairs at Team PKV
With the recent stir-ups at Team PKV and the sudden departure of General Manager Jim McGee and Team Manager Steve Krisiloff, Servia will surely have a challenging task on his hands as he heads into his 100th Champ Car start when the series takes to the streets of Houston this weekend.
Though the team seemed to be gelling early on with Katherine Legge’s top-10 finish at the season-opener in Long Beach, Krisiloff is said to have stirred the pot with a number of team members. When Jim McGee was asked to dismiss Krisiloff from his duties as Team Manager, racing veteran McGee declined and chose to make his exit instead.
Now, as PKV Racing looks to re-gather its top leadership, co-owner Jimmy Vasser is taking on a heavier management role himself, putting in more overtime than ever at the team’s Indianapolis-based shop.
Read more of the details from Robin Miller at champcarworldseries.com.
Posted by Shelly Paul, Servia Squad Feature Writer
Though the team seemed to be gelling early on with Katherine Legge’s top-10 finish at the season-opener in Long Beach, Krisiloff is said to have stirred the pot with a number of team members. When Jim McGee was asked to dismiss Krisiloff from his duties as Team Manager, racing veteran McGee declined and chose to make his exit instead.
Now, as PKV Racing looks to re-gather its top leadership, co-owner Jimmy Vasser is taking on a heavier management role himself, putting in more overtime than ever at the team’s Indianapolis-based shop.
Read more of the details from Robin Miller at champcarworldseries.com.
Posted by Shelly Paul, Servia Squad Feature Writer
Wednesday, April 19, 2006
Make Champ Car Known
There’s currently a posting over at the SPEED Forums that again brings up the enduring problem Champ Car faces within the sports world -- a lack of coverage in the media. This power struggle, which veered its ugly face around the time of the split, finds Champ Car on the losing end of the battle, and the light at the end of the tunnel is not yet apparent.
Exhibit A: In parts of the Wisconsin market, not only was the start of the Long Beach race preempted in favor of arena football, but then the entire race was pulled from the air so that viewers might instead enjoy an educational program on spearfishing.
Exhibit B: So many markets around the globe are still without coverage of the Champ Car World Series entirely, including much of our fanbase in Mexico which still turns out in droves for the Monterrey and Mexico City events.
Exhibit C: Upon opening Sunday’s sports section, we’re lucky if we receive two lines trailing the NASCAR coverage, making mention of Champ Car’s polesitter or driver qualifying times.
So what can we, as fans, do against this raging media war? The obvious answer is to start by contacting your local broadcasting station and make your grievances known to the people who matter. Within minutes of the start of the race, we in Wisconsin were on the telephone to NBC to let them know we weren’t going to take this sitting down. Then a day later, I also followed up with a disgruntled e-mail to the production manager, which, like several others they received, was met with apologies on their end and promises that they would not preempt a race again.
Take the time to write to your local newspaper editors as well. Voice your opinion on the lack of open-wheel coverage in the news. It’s our job as fans to remind the media how important this coverage is to us; we need to be proactive until they listen and begin to give Champ Car the exposure it deserves. I, for one, plan on contacting my local NBC affiliate again a week before Champ Car’s visit to San Jose (the next race carried on that network) and remind them of their promise. They picked the wrong crowd to mess with and I’m not going to let them forget it.
Posted by Shelly Paul, Servia Squad Feature Writer
Exhibit A: In parts of the Wisconsin market, not only was the start of the Long Beach race preempted in favor of arena football, but then the entire race was pulled from the air so that viewers might instead enjoy an educational program on spearfishing.
Exhibit B: So many markets around the globe are still without coverage of the Champ Car World Series entirely, including much of our fanbase in Mexico which still turns out in droves for the Monterrey and Mexico City events.
Exhibit C: Upon opening Sunday’s sports section, we’re lucky if we receive two lines trailing the NASCAR coverage, making mention of Champ Car’s polesitter or driver qualifying times.
So what can we, as fans, do against this raging media war? The obvious answer is to start by contacting your local broadcasting station and make your grievances known to the people who matter. Within minutes of the start of the race, we in Wisconsin were on the telephone to NBC to let them know we weren’t going to take this sitting down. Then a day later, I also followed up with a disgruntled e-mail to the production manager, which, like several others they received, was met with apologies on their end and promises that they would not preempt a race again.
Take the time to write to your local newspaper editors as well. Voice your opinion on the lack of open-wheel coverage in the news. It’s our job as fans to remind the media how important this coverage is to us; we need to be proactive until they listen and begin to give Champ Car the exposure it deserves. I, for one, plan on contacting my local NBC affiliate again a week before Champ Car’s visit to San Jose (the next race carried on that network) and remind them of their promise. They picked the wrong crowd to mess with and I’m not going to let them forget it.
Posted by Shelly Paul, Servia Squad Feature Writer
Saturday, April 08, 2006
Fan Favorite
As we anxiously await the first race of the season this weekend, fans voice their opinions on the hot prospects for 2006, and Servia comes out on top.
According to a recent poll on Champ Car's website (www.champcarworldseries.com), fans were asked, "Which new driver/team combination excites you the most for 2006?"
The results are as follows:
72% were for Oriol Servia and PKV Racing
17% for Charles Zwolsman and Mi-Jack Conquest Racing
and 10% voted for Nelson Philippe and HVM-CTE Racing
By the end of this weekend, we'll see if the fans know what they're talking about and if the drivers can live up to their high expectations.
Posted by Shelly Paul, Servia Squad Feature Writer
Thursday, April 06, 2006
What's in a Number - Part II
As fans anxiously await the beginning of the 2006 season opener of the Champ Car World Series at Long Beach, Spaniard Oriol Servia climbs one notch nearer to a career landmark.
Servia will be racing his 99th career race with Champ Car when the green flag drops this weekend in Long Beach. Oriol believes 99 just may be his lucky number, as he points out that it was the number carried by a young racer admired by all, Greg Moore.
Just one step away from his 100th start, we reflect back on his past successes over his six seasons racing with the series:
1 WIN (Montreal 2005)
12 podiums (7 of which he accomplished last season with Newman/Haas Racing)
25 Top-5 finishes
51 Top-10 finishes
1 Pole Position Start
Let’s look for these numbers to climb as Oriol continues to build upon his resume this season with PKV Racing.
Posted by Shelly Paul, Servia Squad Feature Writer
Monday, April 03, 2006
Lady and Gentlemen, Start Your Engines
We’re less than a week away from those ever-popular words, starting the first race of the season at Long Beach. However, this time they may change a bit as Katherine Legge, the first full-time female Champ Car racer joins driver Oriol Servia at PKV Racing for the 2006 season. True, there have been females who have participated in the series in the past (all before the split), though none have run a full season. Lyn St. James last drove for the series in 1995, and before her, Janet Guthrie also had a notable racing history. But Legge will be the first to accomplish her goals of running a full season for PKV Racing. And she certainly won’t achieve that alone, as teammate Oriol Servia has already taken on his role of senior driver, showing Katherine the ropes. Team co-owner Jimmy Vasser will certainly be another big influence as Legge finds her groove this year.
Anyone who followed Katherine’s short career in Atlantics before she took the huge leap to Champ Cars was most certainly impressed with her quick results. Now she must work with her teammates and engineers to focus on team strategy as well as build up her strength as she travels to all the stops on the 2006 Champ Car World Series.
For now, a top-10 result would be a huge accomplishment for this young rookie, though I have no doubt that she’ll have much to show us very soon!
Posted by Shelly Paul, Servia Squad Feature Writer
Anyone who followed Katherine’s short career in Atlantics before she took the huge leap to Champ Cars was most certainly impressed with her quick results. Now she must work with her teammates and engineers to focus on team strategy as well as build up her strength as she travels to all the stops on the 2006 Champ Car World Series.
For now, a top-10 result would be a huge accomplishment for this young rookie, though I have no doubt that she’ll have much to show us very soon!
Posted by Shelly Paul, Servia Squad Feature Writer
Tuesday, March 28, 2006
What's in a Number?
As veteran driver Oriol Servia takes to the track this season with PKV Racing, we can’t help but notice that he carries with him not only the new Gulfstream/Bell Micro color livery of red and white, but also a new number. However, Servia does not sport the #12, still under the ownership of Team Owner Jimmy Vasser, or even the #21 last driven by Cristiano da Matta, but rather will carry the #6 typically run by Newman/Haas Racing.
Numbers are a matter of possession when it comes to racing. For instance, when throwing out the numbers 3 or 7, one would automatically equate them with a driver from Forsythe Racing. Likewise, the numbers 2 and 6 have most recently been acquired by Newman/Haas, along with the #1 carried by the series champ. Teams that start anew must chose numbers for their sidepods that have not yet been claimed by current competitors, though once a team leaves the series or a “seat” remains vacant, the number is usually up for grabs.
So one can only speculate that Newman/Haas’s loaning out of its #6 to its former driver might be an indication of things to come. Despite not being able to sign Servia for the ’06 season, perhaps NHR is extending their bridle another way. Only time will tell.
Feel free to post your comments below.
Posted by Shelly Paul, Servia Squad Feature Writer
Numbers are a matter of possession when it comes to racing. For instance, when throwing out the numbers 3 or 7, one would automatically equate them with a driver from Forsythe Racing. Likewise, the numbers 2 and 6 have most recently been acquired by Newman/Haas, along with the #1 carried by the series champ. Teams that start anew must chose numbers for their sidepods that have not yet been claimed by current competitors, though once a team leaves the series or a “seat” remains vacant, the number is usually up for grabs.
So one can only speculate that Newman/Haas’s loaning out of its #6 to its former driver might be an indication of things to come. Despite not being able to sign Servia for the ’06 season, perhaps NHR is extending their bridle another way. Only time will tell.
Feel free to post your comments below.
Posted by Shelly Paul, Servia Squad Feature Writer
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