[38] In February 2020 McLaughlin completed his first laps on an oval during Team Penske's test at Texas Motor Speedway, with reigning Indycar Series champion and future teammate Josef Newgarden hailing McLaughlin's ability to quickly adapt to the demands of racing the DW12 on ovals. Oct 2022 - Present7 months. I was a lot happier doing that. It was just a matter of me biding my time.". (22) Agustin Canapino, Chevrolet, 90, Running 23. Weve been close but hadnt quite had it in the last couple rounds.. IndyCar race incidents at Barber Motorsports Park in Alabama, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Barber Indy Results. McLaughlin moves up six places in the drivers' standings from 10th to fourth with the win. The team enters 2023 with a three-car lineup featuring two-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion Josef Newgarden (2017 and 2019), two-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion (2014 and 2022) and 2018 Indianapolis 500 winner Will Power and 2021 NTT INDYCAR SERIES and Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year Scott McLaughlin. On 1 March 2014, McLaughlin scored a podium finish in Volvo's return to the series at the Clipsal 500 Adelaide. 27. A seven-time NASCAR champion, Johnson won seven times at Texas. He moved up to fourth in series points with four different winners in as many races. A lap 38 yellow for the parked car of Sting Ray Robb brought McLaughlin back into the pits for his second stop while Grosjean opted to stay out having only just come into the lane. Sunday's three podium finishers celebrate in the 2022 IndyCar season opener, from left: runner-up Alex Palou, race winner Scott McLaughlin and third-place finisher Will Power. (3) Pato OWard, Chevrolet, 90, Running (Team owner) Michael (Andretti) said dont get your head down, that was one of the best drives hes ever seen. We had an incredible car, drove really well, gave it 100 percent, but we just got unlucky with that yellow.. : @NBC and @peacock pic.twitter.com/mWYtU1kOa1, INDYCAR on NBC (@IndyCaronNBC) April 30, 2023. 24. 25. Rinus VeeKay was sixth for Ed Carpenter Racing and Graham Rahal seventh for Rahal Letterman Lanigan. On 13 October 2019. McLaughlin became the fourth driver to win in as many races this season and moved up to fourth in the points standings. Medical Properties Trust, a real estate investment trust, reached a five-year sponsorship agreement for the naming rights earlier this year and gifted them to the Birmingham childrens hospital. 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Medical Properties Trust, a real estate investment trust, reached a five-year sponsorship agreement for the naming rights earlier this year and gifted them to the Birmingham children's hospital. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Global Football Holdings. 26. Full race results from the Indy Grand Prix at Barber Motorsports Park, won by Scott McLaughlin. Speculation around McLaughlin moving to one of Penske's other motorsports programs began in 2019 when Penske team president Tim Cindric and McLaughlin met in Australia to discuss McLaughlin's future in the Penske organization. In his just second season championship, McLaughlin took out three races to finish fourth in the rankings, with Team Penske teammates Will Power and Josef Newgarden finishing first and second respectively. Away from the track, McLaughlin and his wife, Karly, spend time with their cavoodle, Chase. 2. He previously raced in the Supercars Championship, in which he won the drivers' title in 2018, 2019 and 2020. [15] He went on to finish the season twelfth in the championship,[5] with a best qualifying result of second at Sydney Olympic Park and a best race result of fourth at Winton Motor Raceway. McLaughlin, the three-time Australian V8 Supercars champion, made his IndyCar debut at St. Pete in the 2020 season finale and declared the experience "far out!" The pits stayed open on that yellow, and it gave Scotty and Will a chance to go three. Then he jumped again, this time because the heat from his exhaust was burning his behind through his firesuit. [53] Mears' mentorship paid off for McLaughlin and led to him qualifying seventeenth on the grid, the highest Penske driver in what was considered Penske's worst qualifying performance for the 500 since 1995. I want to win. That gave McLaughlin and Power the edge on the three-stop. READ MORE: F1 marred by pitlane 'shambles, READ MORE: 'Sneaky' Sheens ploy behind Tigers' stunning upset, READ MORE: Twist in year-long search for McLachlan replacement. 8. Here are the IndyCar results and points standings Sunday after the Childrens of Alabama Indy Grand Prix: Click here for the official box score from the 90-lap race on a 17-turn, 2.3-mile road course in Birmingham, Alabama. 14. Gave it 100 percent but we just got unlucky with that yellow, Grosjean told NBC Sports Dave Burns. The Team Penske star became the fourth winner in four NTT IndyCar Series races this season, joining Marcus Ericsson, Josef Newgarden and Kyle Kirkwood. Back in the lead past Scott McLaughlin! Palou finished second for Chip Ganassi Racing and Honda, and Will Power, who started alongside Penske teammate McLaughlin on the front row, was third to put a pair of Chevrolets on the podium. Its been coming, McLaughlin told NBC Sports Marty Snider. Here is the finishing order in the Childrens of Alabama Indy Grand Prix with starting position in parentheses, driver, engine, laps completed and reason out (if any): 1. Congrats to him. McLaughlin 4th different IndyCar winner of season. IndyCar convert Scott McLaughlin has been dubbed as a "dead-set" title contender for the 2023 series. It was good with Sctott. We went past Grosjean there on a little bit of strategy, and I feel really good about it.. ESPN/Getty Images. You've got to just believe in yourself.". McLaughlin, the three-time Australian V8 Supercars champion, made his IndyCar debut at St. Pete in the 2020 season finale and declared the experience "far out!" and "the best day of my life apart. Market data provided by Factset. Ganassi drivers Scott Dixon and Marcus Ericsson were eighth and ninth, and Takuma Sato completed the top-10 in his debut with Dale Coyne Racing. Scott McLaughlin #3 Team Penske, DEX Imaging (Road Course Configuration) 1:18 2021 NTT IndyCar Series . McLaughin would go into the season finale at Laguna Seca as one of five drivers contending for the Astor Cup, despite crashing out of the Indianapolis 500 and missing out on double points. On 4 November, at Pukekohe Park Raceway, McLaughlin won race twenty-nine to join compatriot Shane van Gisbergen in winning the Jason Richards Memorial Trophy. Scott Thomas McLaughlin (born 10 June 1993) is a New Zealand racing driver. "Oh, mate, I don't know. McLaughlin drew an avoidable contact penalty. Here is the finishing order in the Childrens of Alabama Indy Grand Prix with starting position in parentheses, driver, engine, laps completed and reason out (if any): 1. [61][62][63] He picked up additional podium finishes at Texas, the second race at Iowa, Nashville, and Gateway, along with earning three pole positions on the season. 20. (7) Josef Newgarden, Chevrolet, 90, Running McLaughlin - who is in the United States readying for his wedding - will take . (7) Josef Newgarden, Chevrolet, 90, Running We just didnt quite get it the last few rounds, but weve got it now.. My name is Ed Prideaux, and I put together the Dark Horse Investigation with David Fuller, the co-founder of Rebel Wisdom.I work as a freelance writer . For a daily dose of the best of the breaking news and exclusive content from Wide World of Sports, subscribe to our newsletter by clicking here! He wound up just trying to hold off Will Power, McLaughlin's teammate, a two-time Barber winner who went from 11th to third. Scott McLaughlin Shell V-Power Racing Team Ford FGX Falcon - 2018 Virgin Australia Supercar Championship Winner 1:64 scale. He's now on gardening leave for three . [35] Cindric was skeptical about moving McLaughlin to Indycar as McLaughlin had not driven an open-wheel racecar since he raced in Formula Ford. (12) Kyle Kirkwood, Honda, 90, Running 13. 2. Medical Properties Trust, a real estate investment trust, reached a five-year sponsorship agreement for the naming rights earlier this year and gifted them to the Birmingham childrens hospital. Search {{ videoEntry . He wound up just trying to hold off Will Power, McLaughlins teammate, a two-time Barber winner who went from 11th to third. He was greeted with a hug by team owner Roger Penske, who just one week ago celebrated his 85th birthday with Austin Cindric's win in the Daytona 500. P: 704-260-4216 E: Orders@circlebdiecast.com . "I couldn't believe it, I jumped and my legs just wouldn't move, they were like jelly," he said. (14) Colton Herta, Honda, 90, Running McLaughlin finished runner-up to Jamie Whincup in the championship, with Whincup securing his seventh championship title in the final race of the season. (13) Marcus Ericsson, Honda, 90, Running In 1969, the team entered the Indianapolis 500 for the first time and Donohue finished seventh, earning Rookie of the Year honors. [21] McLaughlin prevailed in a close title fight with Chaz Mostert, Scott Pye and Nick Percat; the quartet became known as the Dunlop Series' "Class of 2012",[22][23][24] with all four drivers going on to become race winners in the Supercars Championship. Jake Michaels: To hold the position of AFL CEO for a decade and face little scrutiny during that tenure highlights the professionalism of Gillon McLachlan and the lasting legacy he will leave behind when he walks out of AFL House for the final time. (2) Alex Palou, Honda, 90, Running McLaughlin has a dog named Chase. McLaughlin, meanwhile, picked up momentum as the series heads to Indianapolis Motor Speedway for May, where the next race on the schedule is May 13 on the IMS road course and the month will be capped by the Indy 500 on Memorial Day weekend. Not only did McLaughlin finish ahead of Tony Kanaan and Pietro Fittipaldi (who filled in for Johnson and Grosjean respectively), he finished ahead of all his Penske teammates and all the active drivers who had won the Indianapolis 500 other than Dixon; Takuma Sato, Alexander Rossi, Ryan Hunter-Reay, Tony Kanaan, and teammates Will Power and Simon Pagenaud. Legal Statement. Throughout the year, McLaughlin was dominant in qualifying; acquiring 16 pole positions. In the IndyCar season-opener, Scott McLaughlin and Romain Grosjean crashed battling for the lead. The pair performed well at both Sandown and Bathurst, finishing in tenth place at Sandown and in sixth place at Bathurst. (19) Graham Rahal, Honda, 90, Running 13. Scott McLaughlin addresses the three-stop strategy that led to his fourth career IndyCar Series win and first of the season to enter the month of May with momentum before Indianapolis. It's been coming. 2023 INDYCAR IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF BRICKYARD TRADEMARKS, INC. / PRIVACY POLICY & TERMS OF USE. McLaughlin was held up by rookie Devlin DeFrancesco, the last car on the lead lap, on the final trip around the track, which gave Palou the chance to take one look at a pass for the lead. New K9 honors legacy of Jefferson County Sheriff James Lafferty. 22. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, McLaughlin was unable to travel to the United States for that race. NEXT UP: IndyCar is off until its March 20 race at Texas Motor Speedway, which will be the IndyCar oval debut for Jimmie Johnson. In his role today for . After that, he sat on the ground to video call his parents in New Zealand, where they listened to the race on the IndyCar app. McLaughlin and Team Penske attempted to partner with Dick Johnson Racing again to field a car for the 2021 Bathurst 1000 but due to pandemic-related travel restrictions, he was not able to attend the race. We've been close, we just didn't quite get it the last few rounds, but we got it now.". The 2023 season marks Marshall Pruett's 37th year working in the sport. He deserved to win.. I knew it was going to be hard passing him. McLaughlin made his IndyCar debut at St. Pete in the 2020 season finale and declared the experience "far out!" Perfect as driver Scott McLaughlin made it look Sunday in winning the NTT IndyCar Series season opener, the second-year driver from New Zealand wasn't flawless at the . But oh, I cant believe it.". (10) Alexander Rossi, Chevrolet, 90, Running This document may not be reprinted without the express written permission of Chattanooga Times Free Press, Inc. Material from the Associated Press is Copyright 2023, Associated Press and may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. 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All rights reserved. Romain Grosjean vs. Scott McLaughlin Part 2 followed shortly by Part 3 on Sunday at Barber Motorsports Park was better. The Children's of Alabama Indy Grand Prix has been held at the track since 2010. "Thank you to Roger Penske for trusting me and giving me the opportunity to come here," McLaughlin said as he sat on his car trying to catch his breath. News North Sports Indy 500 Things To Do . Scott McLaughlin, driver of the #2 Shell V-Power Team Penske Chevrolet, celebrates after winning the IndyCar iRacing Challenge Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama. IndyCar results, points after Barber Motorsports Park: Scott McLaughlin scored the fourth victory of his career and first of the 2023 season, winning by 1.7854 seconds over Romain Grosjean at . At time of publication (August 2021) he's 28. For 2017, McLaughlin moved from Garry Rogers Motorsport to DJR Team Penske to partner Fabian Coulthard. and "the best day of my life apart from my wedding," even after a crash caused his early exit. and "the best day of my life apart from my wedding," even after a crash caused his early exit. 3 Dallara-Chevrolet for Team Penske. Winners average speed: 115.019 mph; Time of Race: 1 hour, 47 minutes, 58.9401 seconds; Margin of victory: 1.7854 seconds; Cautions: 1 for 3 laps; Lead changes: 7 among 4 drivers;Lap Leaders: Grosjean 1-30; Newgarden 31-36; McLaughlin 37-38; Grosjean 39-59; McLaughlin 60-62; Power 63-65; Grosjean 66-71; McLaughlin 72-90. McLaughlin was named the 2021 Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year and the 2021 NTT INDYCAR SERIES Rookie of the Year before earning his first three NTT INDYCAR SERIES victories in a breakthrough 2022 season. (12) Kyle Kirkwood, Honda, 90, Running Will Power finished third for his first podium this season, giving Team Penske two of the top three. 10. [59][60] This meant that Grosjean had a chance at winning the IndyCar Rookie of the Year award despite not running a full schedule and McLaughlin racing in the double points earning Indianapolis 500.
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