The drama of the day came down to two teammates and an owner eager to start the Indianapolis 500 from the pole position and not afraid to gamble to get it.
Scott Dixon withdrew a record-setting run to regain the pole position Saturday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, then withstood the challenge of teammate Dan Wheldon, who himself withdrew a front-row spot to run for the pole as the final minutes ticked away. In the end, Dixon unflappably handled the drama to win the pole for the 92nd running of the Indy 500.
"Among the drivers, this means a lot," Dixon said. "If you talk to the drivers out there, they'll tell you how on the limit you are (for qualifying at Indy). I don't think the general person out there realizes that stuff. Between the small group of drivers, it means a lot. You're right on the limit and giving it your all. It's definitely right at the top of the list of accomplishments."
... notes from The EDJE
Original Story:
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Scott Dixon withdrew a record-setting run to regain the pole position Saturday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, then withstood the challenge of teammate Dan Wheldon, who himself withdrew a front-row spot to run for the pole as the final minutes ticked away. In the end, Dixon unflappably handled the drama to win the pole for the 92nd running of the Indy 500.
"Among the drivers, this means a lot," Dixon said. "If you talk to the drivers out there, they'll tell you how on the limit you are (for qualifying at Indy). I don't think the general person out there realizes that stuff. Between the small group of drivers, it means a lot. You're right on the limit and giving it your all. It's definitely right at the top of the list of accomplishments."
... notes from The EDJE
Original Story:
http://auto-racing.speedtv.com/article/i....
