By now you already know you need not go further than fixing your gaze on Row 1 during this Sunday’s 100th anniversary running of the Indianapolis 500. A team such as Newman/Haas Racing landing a spot not only in the Top 9 pole shootout but then qualifying third for the “Greatest Spectacle in Racing” speaks volumes not only for their dedication but also for the tremendous teamwork between the crew, driver, and everyone involved who keeps the wheels turning at NHR.
Oriol Servia once again emerges as the dark horse, of sorts, beating out both Team Penske drivers and the entire Andretti camp, as well as Target Chip Ganassi’s golden boy and 2010 defending Indy 500 champion Dario Franchitti.
Servia has demonstrated all season that he and Newman/Haas Racing are a force to be reckoned with, climbing to third overall in the championship standings and leaving us all with nothing but raised eyebrows the entire month of May in anticipation for what this highly underrated Spaniard can do on the IndyCar Series’ most challenging circuit.
Las Vegas odds place a Servia and Newman/Hass win as high as 16/1, though I’d be willing to bet good money that their chances are even greater. It’s time for an unexpected finish at the Indy 500 -- what year better than this, on the anniversary celebration -- what better combination than that of Newman/Haas Racing and Oriol Servia.
Posted by Shelly Paul, Servia Squad Feature Writer
Friday, May 27, 2011
Wednesday, May 04, 2011
Sao Paulo
Sorry peeps, but I'm afraid I have no post-race commentary for you this week on the IndyCar Itaipava Sao Paulo Indy 300 as I've been busy writing a strongly worded letter to Versus. See, despite the four-hour-long, rain-delayed coverage I sat through on Sunday, and then the announcers telling us no fewer than three times what time the race would be airing on Versus the following day, my market decided to instead air four hours worth of fishing shows and I missed the (dry) race entirely.
However, just to catch you up, our favorite Spaniard finished the race in fifth, and Oriol now sits THIRD! in the championship just behind Will Power and Dario Franchitti.
If you haven't already, check out the headline article on Servia over at IndyCar.com!
Posted by Shelly Paul, Servia Squad Feature Writer
However, just to catch you up, our favorite Spaniard finished the race in fifth, and Oriol now sits THIRD! in the championship just behind Will Power and Dario Franchitti.
If you haven't already, check out the headline article on Servia over at IndyCar.com!
Posted by Shelly Paul, Servia Squad Feature Writer
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