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Sunday, 27 July 2008 |
Will Power has had any chance of victory in the Rexall Edmonton Indy
ruined by suspension failure at the Edmonton City Centre Airport
circuit in Edmonton, Canada today.
Power
qualified fifth but on lap six pitted after reporting steering
troubles. Two laps later he was forced to bring his #8 Aussie Vineyards
– Team Australia car into the pits for lengthy repairs as a result of a
broken bolt in the front suspension.
Power re-entered the race many laps down in an attempt to gain more
championship points and was eventually classified in 22nd position.
The Australian was able to prove his pace once back on track, scoring the fastest lap of the race on lap 67.
Scott Dixon won the Rexall Edmonton Indy today from Helio Castroneves and Justin Wilson.
Power is back in action on August 9 in the Meijer Indy 300 at Kentucky Speedway in Sparta, Kentucky.
WHAT THE TEAM HAD TO SAY …
Will Power: #8 Aussie Vineyards - Team Australia Honda/Dallara/Firestone
“I am just really disappointed,” said Power.
“The Aussie Vineyards - Team Australia car was really quick, we
were getting good fuel mileage and then there was a mechanical failure.
“The KVRT crew did a great job getting me back in the race, but
being so many laps behind we were really in it to try and get as many
points as possible.”
Craig Gore: Aussie Vineyards - Team Australia
“It’s really unfortunate that Will had the failure when everything was looking so good,” said Gore.
“We will bounce back next week, but it’s a shame that luck went
against the Aussie Vineyards – Team Australia car because Edmonton was
a race we were looking forward to all season.
“The Aussie Vineyards crew did a good job fixing the suspension and
getting Will back out there. We’ve had our share of bad luck this
season so hopefully now some good luck comes our way in the final part
of the season.”
RESULTS: Rexall Edmonton Indy
Race 13 in the 2008 IndyCar Series
1. #9 Scott Dixon 91 laps
2. #3 Helio Castroneves
3. #02 Justin Wilson
4. #22 Paul Tracy
5. #5 Oriol Servia
6. #6 Ryan Briscoe
7. #10 Dan Wheldon
8. #17 Ryan Hunter-Reay
9. #11 Tony Kanaan
10. #14 Darren Manning
22. #8 Will Power 72 laps
RESULTS: PEAK Motor Oil Pole Qualifying
1. #6 Ryan Briscoe 1:00.7311
2. #3 Helio Castroneves 1:00.8360
3. #5 Oriol Servia 1:00.8584
4. #9 Scott Dixon 1:00.8585
5. #8 Will Power 1:01.0154
6. #02 Justin Wilson no time
7. #18 Bruno Junqueira 1:01.2911
8. #06 Graham Rahal 1:01.4573
9. #10 Dan Wheldon 1:01.6656
10. #19 Mario Moraes 1:01.7552
#02 Wilson did not complete a lap during th!
e Firestone Fast Six due to damage sustained when the car brushed the wall during Segment Two.
2008 IndyCar Series Points Standings - After Race 13
1. #9 Scott Dixon 505
2. #3 Helio Castroneves 440
3. #10 Dan Wheldon 390
4. #11 Tony Kanaan 387
5. #6 Ryan Briscoe 324
6. #7 Danica Patrick 296
7. #27 Hideki Mutoh 286
8. #5 Oriol Servia 280
9. #17 Ryan Hunter-Reay 276
10. #26 Marco Andretti 276
11. #8 Will Power 257
2008 Bombardier Rookie of the Year Standings - After Race 13
1. #27 Hideki Mutoh 286
2. #8 Will Power 257
3. #02 Justin Wilson 237
4. #06 Graham Rahal 225
5. #33 EJ Viso 217
6. #36 Enrique Bernoldi 196
7. #19 Mario Moraes 184
8. #34 Jaime Camara 126
9. #96 Mario Dominguez 98
10. #24 Jay Howard 72
AUSTRALIAN TV REPLAY
Monday 28 July 2008
ESPN
7:30pm – 9:30pm AEST
ABOUT EDMONTON AIRPORT COURSE
Rexall Edmonton Indy
Venue: Edmonton City Centre Airport
Location: Edmonton, Canada
Type: Temporary Airport Circuit – 14 turn 1.96 miles
Distance: 95 laps
INDYCAR SERIES RECORD BOOK
2007 Champ Car World Series event
Defending Race Winner: Justin Wilson
Defending Polesitter: Will Power
Will Power 2007 Race Finish: 15th (steering failure)
Will Power 2007 Qualifying: Pole
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