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Sunday, 30 March 2008
Will Power has had his IndyCar debut end prematurely after contact in the early stageswillsidechmsfri-th.jpg of the Gainsco Auto Insurance 300 at Homestead-Miami Speedway in Homestead, Florida today.

Power started from 19th in the 25-car field in today’s opening race of the 2008 IndyCar Series, the first since the unification of open-wheel racing in the United States.
The Australian was elevated two spots in the starting order after qualifying 21st yesterday when the cars from Vision Racing were demoted to the back of the pack for technical infringements.

The 27-year-old made a steady start in the #8 Aussie Vineyards - Team Australiawilldunoserviahmssat-th.jpg Honda/Dallara/Firestone, rising up the order to 16th position when a caution flag flew after 20 laps.

Power made a pit stop under the caution and was set to continue his progress through the field when at the green he came across the car of Justin Wilson as he accelerated.

The contact damaged the front suspension on the Aussie Vineyards car and Power was forced to retire after only 24 laps of the 250-lap event.

Today’s race was won by Brisbane-born New Zealander Scott Dixon ahead of third generation American racer Marco Andretti and Brit Dan Wheldon.

WHAT THE TEAM HAD TO SAY …

Will Power - #8 Aussie Vineyards - Team Australia Honda/Dallara/Firestone

“At the restart I just ran into the back of Justin Wilson’s car and it bent my front suspension,” said Power.

willsparkshmssat-th.jpg“It’s disappointing for the team to have to retire the #8 Aussie Vineyards car this early but that’s racing.

“I was really enjoying it out there, having a lot of fun and taking my time getting to know this oval racing.

“In those early laps I was learning about following other cars, racing in a pack and running in the draft.

“We had a bit of understeer and we would have worked on getting that a little better, but we move on.

“We are all really excited about the street circuit at St Petersburg next weekend. We are looking to have a stronger run there in the Aussie Vineyards car.”

Craig Gore - Team Australia

“It’s unfortunate that Will’s race ended so early today but we will turn our attention to St Petersburg next week,” said Gore.

“Oval racing is tight and fast and these sorts of things are going to happen from everyone from time to time.

“It’s bad luck that the Aussie Vineyards car didn’t get to finish it’s first IndyCar race but I think the potential is there for a strong run on the street circuit next week.

“Will and the entire crew have done a fantastic job at adapting to oval racing in such a short space of time. I know they are looking forward to the street races at St Petersburg and Long Beach over the coming weeks but this week’s running will also be of great benefit at our next oval race in Kansas.”

RESULTS: Gainsco Auto Insurance 300 at Homestead-Miami Speedway
Race 1 of the 2008 IndyCar Series
1. #9 Scott Dixon 200 laps
2. #26 Marco Andretti 200 laps
3. #10 Dan Wheldon 200 laps
4. #3 Helio Castroneves 200 laps
5. #20 Ed Carpenter 199 laps
6. #7 Danica Patrick 199 laps
7. #17 Ryan Hunter-Reay 199 laps
8. #11 Tony Kanaan 198 laps
9. #2 AJ Foyt IV 198 laps
10. #4 Vitor Meira 197 laps
25. #8 Will Power 24 laps

RESULTS: Peak Motor Oil Qualifying
1. (9) Scott Dixon, Dallara-Honda, 213.341
2. (20) Ed Carpenter, Dallara-Honda, 213.311
3. (2) A.J. Foyt IV, Dallara-Honda, 212.211
4. (7) Danica Patrick, Dallara-Honda, 212.129
5. (6) Ryan Briscoe, Dallara-Honda, 212.108
6. (26) Marco Andretti, Dallara-Honda, 211.838
7. (3) Helio Castroneves, Dallara-Honda, 211.581
8. (11) Tony Kanaan, Dallara-Honda, 21! 1.580
9. (27) Hideki Mutoh, Dallara-Honda, 211.508
10. (25) Marty Roth, Dallara-Honda, 211.458
21. (8) Will Power, Dallara-Honda, 208.029

2008 IndyCar Series Points Standings
1. #9 Scott Dixon 50
2. #26 Marco Andretti 43
3. #10 Dan Wheldon 35
4. #3 Helio Castroneves 32
5. #20 Ed Carpenter 30
6. #7 Danica Patrick 28
7. #17 Ryan Hunter-Reay 26
8. #11 Tony Kanaan 24
9. #2 AJ Foyt IV 22
10. #4 Vitor Meira 20
25. #8 Will Power 10

ABOUT HOMESTEAD-MIAMI SPEEDWAY
Gainsco Auto Insurance Indy 300

Venue: Homestead-Miami Speedway

Location: Homestead, Florida

Type: 1.5-mile oval - 20 degree banking
Distance: 200 laps - 300 miles/482.8km

INDYCAR SERIES RECORD BOOK
Defending Race Winner: Dan Wheldon
Defending! Polesitter: Dan Wheldon
 
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