IndyCar called an abrupt halt to today’s Sonsio Grand Prix qualifying due to the excessive moisture on the track.
Qualifying will take place at 10:45 am Eastern time Saturday morning. Coverage begins pn FS2 at 10:30 and switches to FS1 at 11:30, The scheduled warm up session is cancelled. Ther race will start at its original time.
While Firestone does supply a rain tire, the amount of water on the front stretch made running impossible. Since the IMS road course isn’t a true road course, there is nowhere for the water on the front stretch to go.
Practice ewaults were predictable except for Pato O’Ward, who was off the pace. O’Ward believes the number 5 car is in trouble for the race and qualifying.
The highlight of the day was the IndyNXT race which started in dry conditions, but ended as a timed race in the rain. it was arguably one of the best races on the road course here.
Enzo Fittipaldi, grandson of two time 500 winner Emerson Fittipaldi, won the race with a daring pass on leader Lochie Hughes.
I will have more tomorrow morning on some exploring I did this afternoon. Thanks for following along today.
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The Pit Window by Mike Silver 