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Power, in only his third oval race and his second in an IndyCar, crashed out on lap 22 when he got too close to another car and lost ‘aero’, the air disturbance from the car ahead taking away downforce from Power’s car.

The Aussie Vineyards car lost grip and spun, making contact with the Turn 2 SAFER Barrier and bringing out the caution.

Power drops one spot in the standings to now lie in sixth position after four races and continues to lead the Bombardier Rookie of the Year standings.

British driver Dan Wheldon won today’s Road Runner Turbo Indy 300 ahead of Brazil’s Tony Kanaan and Kiwi Scott Dixon.

Power will be back in action next weekend as proceedings for the 92nd Indianapolis 500 kick off at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Power will turn his first laps at the famed speedway for Rookie Orientation beginning on Sunday May 4, with practice for all IndyCar drivers and teams commencing on Tuesday May 6.

For a full month of May schedule for the 92nd Indianapolis 500 CLICK HERE.

WHAT THE TEAM HAD TO SAY …

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

“I got caught up at the bottom of the track, and I couldn’t go high because I wasn’t sure if someone was there,” said Power.

“I just lost all the air and the KV Racing Technology Aussie Vineyards – Team Australia car flicked round so quick there was no way I could fix it.

“It is disappointing. The crew has worked really hard, and I wanted to do better in my second IndyCar oval race. But now we go to Indianapolis for the month of May, and we will have plenty of track time to improve the car. I can also get some more experience on ovals.”

Craig Gore - Aussie Vineyards - Team Australia

“It’s a shame that our day ended so early but you take the good with the bad,” said Gore.

“Will showed last week at Long Beach what a sensational young talent he is and once he gets up to speed on the ovals he will be a genuine contender.

“These things happen, especially in oval racing. Now we move on the Indianapolis 500 and I can’t wait to see the green and gold Aussie Vineyards – Team Australia car running around that special racetrack.”

RESULTS: Road Runner Turbo Indy 300 at Kansas Speedway
Race 4 of the 2008 IndyCar Series
1. #10 Dan Wheldon 200 laps
2. #11 Tony Kanaan
3. #9 Scott Dixon
4. #3 Helio Castroneves
5. #26 Marco Andretti
6. #27 Hideki Mutoh
7. #6 Ryan Briscoe
8. #2 AJ Foyt IV
9. #02 Justin Wilson 199 laps
10. #20 Ed Carpenter 198 laps
27. #8 Will Power 22 laps

RESULTS: Peak Motor Oil Pole Qualifying
1. #9 Scott Dixon 1:42.3014
2. #10 Dan Wheldon 1:42.4521
3. #7 Danica Patrick 1:42.6519
4. #12 Tomas Scheckter 1:42.8753
5. #2 AJ Foyt IV 1:43.0132
6. #20 Ed Carpenter 1:43.0503
7. #25 Marty Roth 1:43.1568
8. #3 Helio Castroneves 1:43.2072
9. #6 Ryan Briscoe 1:43.2556
10. #4 Vitor Meira 1:43.3219
18. #8 Will Power 1:44.1833
NB: Times are four-lap qualifying runs.

2008 IndyCar Series Points Standings - After Race 4
1. #3 Helio Castroneves 144
2. #9 Scott Dixon 138
3. #10 Dan Wheldon 135
4. #11 Tony Kanaan 129
5. #7 Danica Patrick 110
6. #8 Will Power 97
7. #26 Marco Andretti 95
8. #5 Oriol Servia 93
9. #20 Ed Carpenter 90
10. #06 Graham Rahal 88

2008 Bombardier Rookie of the Year Standings - After Race 4
1. #8 Will Power 97
2. #06 Graham Rahal 88
3. #27 Hideki Mutoh 87
4. #36 Enrique Bernoldi 84
5. #33 EJ Viso 83
6. #02 Justin Wilson 71
7. #24 Jay Howard 62
8. #34 Franck Perera 56
9. #19 Mario Moraes 53
10. #96 Mario Dominguez 35

AUSTRALIAN TV REPLAY
Monday 28 April 2008
ESPN
7:30pm AEST

ABOUT KANSAS SPEEDWAY
Road Runner Turbo Indy 300
Venue: Kansas Speedway

Location: Kansas City, Kansas
Type: 1.5 mile oval – 15 degree banking
Distance: 200 laps – 300 miles/321.8km

INDYCAR SERIES RECORD BOOK
Defending Race Winner: Dan Wheldon
Defending Polesitter: Tony Kanaan
Will Power: Kansas Speedway debut

 

Will Power sits in the #8 Aussie Vineyards - Team Australia Honda/Dallara/Firestone entry at Kansas (Credit: IndyCar Series Media)

Power runs on the outside of Tomas Schekter at Kansas Speedway (Credit: IndyCar Series Media)

The #8 Aussie Vineyards - Team Australia Honda/Dallara/Firestone machine (Credit: IndyCar Series Media)

Will Power behind the wheel of the #8 Aussie Vineyards - Team Australia Honda/Dallara/Firestone entry (Credit: IndyCar Series Media)

Will Power prior to qualifying in Kansas (Credit: IndyCar Series Media)

Will Power runs side-by-side with KV Racing Technology team-mate Oriol Servia during the Road Runner Turbo Indy 300 at Kansas Speedway (Credit: IndyCar Series Media)