Why am I sucking in qualifying when I'm good?' In a strategy-heavy race, the three-stop approach paid dividends for the Team Penske pilot after a well-timed safety car intervention. Oct 2022 - Present7 months. How IndyCar driver, New Zealand native Scott McLaughlin became a After winning Sunday, McLaughlin said "there's no hard feelings" between the two. 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. I want to dominate races and not even worry about things. Team Penske also competes in the NASCAR Cup Series and won both the NTT INDYCAR SERIES and NASCAR Cup Series championships in 2022. McLaughlin stood atop his car in victory lane to celebrate but then tumbled off it to the ground in his excitement. (26) Marcus Armstrong, Honda, 90, Running Kiwi Scott McLaughlin has his first victory of the 2023 IndyCar season, winning the Grand Prix of Alabama on Monday (NZ time). Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. [18] After struggling in the third round at Townsville, McLaughlin secured his first race victory at Queensland Raceway. 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. IndyCar iRacing Challenge winners American Red Cross Grand Prix: Sage Karam (DRR Wix Filters Chevrolet) Indy Grand Prix of Alabama: Scott McLaughlin (Shell Team Penske) The Andretti driver held the inside into Turn 17 and took off into the lead. On Lap 72, Grosjean slipped outside entering the hairpin Turn 5-6 complex, allowing McLaughlin the chance to pounce. The pandemic has kept McLaughlin from his family for two years, and they've yet to see him race in his new home and new series. Series leader Marcus Ericsson, last years Indy 500 winner, finished 10th in his first race since getting married right after Long Beach. ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Scott McLaughlin drove to his first IndyCar victory and tumbled off his winning car during the celebration. But oh, I can't believe it.". 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of Chattanooga Times Free Press, Inc. Material from the Associated Press is Copyright 2023, Associated Press and may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Scott McLaughlin #3 Team Penske, DEX Imaging (Road Course Configuration) 1:18 2021 NTT IndyCar Series . The in-laps, out-laps and pitstop times appeared they may make the difference. 24. Colton Herta, the defending race winner and favorite, was fourth for Andretti Autosport and followed by teammate Romain Grosjean in his debut with the team. 2023 www.indystar.com. IndyCar race incidents at Barber Motorsports Park in Alabama, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Scott McLaughlin on Twitter: "Need to bring @IndyCar back here.. # New Zealander Scott McLaughlin finished fourth in the IndyCar championship race at World Wide Technology Raceway outside St Louis on Sunday. (6) Christian Lundgaard, Honda, 90, Running 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!" Texas IndyCar: Newgarden steals win from McLaughlin by 0.0669sec Scott McLaughlin led 186 of 248 laps at Texas Motor Speedway, but a last-corner, last-lap outside pass saw two-time champion . "You're only as good as your last race. Key points: McLaughlin, a two-time Supercars champion, had his first session in an open . Grosjean had been furious with McLaughlin when the two touched heading into a corner at the opening race in St. Petersburg, Florida, both slamming into a tire barrier. He stated his primary motivators were the challenge of racing open-wheel race cars, his long time goal of racing in the Indianapolis 500, and competing against his childhood hero and fellow New Zealander Scott Dixon. Huge crash at Texas IndyCar race - The Sydney Morning Herald Now the New Zealander will have to see how far his first victory takes him: The winner of IndyCar's season opener has gone on to claim the championship the last three years. McLaughlin impressed during the test, recording lap times just over one second slower than those of the SBR's full-time V8 Supercar drivers Alex Davison and Shane van Gisbergen. Replay. "Let's be the underdog for a little while longer.". Team Penske's Scott McLaughlin continues to thrive at Texas Motor Speedway. During 2020 it was announced that McLaughlin would join the IndyCar Series with Team Penske in 2021. Scott McLaughlin wins IndyCar season opener in St. Petersburg [42] For the 2021 Indianapolis 500 he drove a Pennzoil-sponsored car, with the livery paying homage to that company's famed "Yellow Submarine" designs of the 1980s. He led 49 of the 100 laps but had to hold off reigning IndyCar champion Alex Palou over the closing laps to secure the victory. 27. 3. [4] After his family relocated to the Gold Coast in 2003, McLaughlin began contesting Australian titles while also continuing to compete in New Zealand. Kiwi Scott McLaughlin finally got an opening to surge past Romain Grosjean, took advantage of it and was scarcely challenged the rest of the way to his fourth IndyCar win on at Barber Motorsports . Scott McLaughlin is the driver of the #3 Team Penske Chevrolet in the 2022 NTT IndyCar Championship. Grosjean, by virtue of having already warm tires, managed to grab the lead by the end of the lap. The Team Penske star became the fourth winner in four NTT IndyCar Series races this season, joining Marcus Ericsson, Josef Newgarden and Kyle Kirkwood. On 17 September, Team Penske announced that McLaughlin will instead make his IndyCar debut at the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on 25 October. "My butt is getting burnt. It was just a matter of me biding my time.". McLaughlin, meanwhile, picked up momentum as the series heads to Indianapolis for May, capped by the Indy 500 on May 28 (11 a.m. and "the best day of my life apart from my wedding," even after a crash caused his early exit. [6] Starting the Final in sixth place, McLaughlin was involved in an incident on the first lap and eventually finished 19th. His birthday is June 10, 1993. That was one of the best drivers Ive ever seen., I gave it all, but congrats to Scott. Congrats to him. 15. Grosjean didnt have a push to pass left to help him overcome the mistake in an otherwise strong weekend. All rights reserved. Scott McLaughlin hit with huge drama in IndyCar debut - News.com.au [5] In 2008, McLaughlin represented New Zealand in the Junior class at the Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals, alongside Nick Cassidy. #INDYCAR, : @NBC and @Peacock pic.twitter.com/B4pIVklUth. [39] On 5 February, Penske announced that McLaughlin will race a 4th Team Penske entry at the Grand Prix of Indianapolis. Grosjean started in pole position for the second time this year and led much of the way, but with 19 laps to go, he went wide on the course's fifth turn, leaving McLaughlin enough room to pass on the inside. He became the first-ever driver to claim the Darwin Triple Crown, after winning the first race, claiming pole for the second race, and winning the second race. (2) Alex Palou, Honda, 90, Running [13][5] He eventually made his debut in the second round at Queensland Raceway, becoming the youngest ever driver to race a V8 Supercar. Similarly to St. Pete, Grosjean bounced outside of McLaughlin in the lead entering a left-hand turn in Turn 16, and the pair made it through. 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. BIRMINGHAM, Ala. Scott McLaughlin finally got an opening to surge past Romain Grosjean, took advantage of it and was scarcely challenged the rest of the way to his fourth IndyCar win on Sunday at Barber Motorsports Park. [11], McLaughlin was signed by SBR to contest the 2010 Fujitsu V8 Supercar Series in a BF Falcon. [14] McLaughlin qualified in seventh position, just under a second behind the pole position time of championship leader Steve Owen, and finished ninth in the first race of the weekend. News North Sports Indy 500 Things To Do . McLaughlin completed a hat-trick of championship wins in 2020, taking a further 13 race victories. 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 . Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium. "Any time we had clear air, we were pumping out some seriously fast times. Watch NFL NBA Soccer NASCAR Motors Golf Oly USFL MLB Horses On Her Turf Cycling NHL NCAA BK NCAA FB AA Bowl Skating Podcasts Dog Show Rugby Tennis MORE. It comes at a crucial time with the Indianapolis 500 looming in the 'Month of May' celebrations. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Scott McLaughlin drove to his first IndyCar victory and tumbled off his winning car during the celebration. The three-stop never wins at Barber, but today it did. Back in the lead past Scott McLaughlin! and "the best day of my life apart from my wedding," even after a crash caused his early exit. Scott McLaughlin IndyCar, Supercars 2020, Supercars news, Team Penske Top 9 MOST WATCHED Scott McLaughlin moments | Supercars 2021 Supercars 193K subscribers Join Subscribe 1.9K Share Save 149K views 1 year ago #V8Supercars #RepcoSC #Supercars Ahead of his first. Scott McLaughlin's dominance to start the 2022 IndyCar season is best summed up by this statistic following Sunday's race at Texas Motor Speedway. Defending champion Pato OWard finished fourth and spent the first part of the race warily keeping an eye on Scott Dixon, who had fumed after contact sent him nose first into a tire barrier at Long Beach. McLaughlin pitted on lap 16 before the leading group headed by Grosjean stopped on lap 29 for the first of two pit stops. Scott Thomas McLaughlin (born 10 June 1993) is a New Zealand racing driver. Grosjean, a former Formula One driver in his third IndyCar season, was a runner-up on the American open-wheel series for the fifth time in his career. (7) Josef Newgarden, Chevrolet, 90, Running Scott McLaughlin (racing driver) - Wikipedia "It's probably the most complete race I've ever driven in IndyCar, from a strategy perspective, picking people off," McLaughlin said. McLaughlin, a Christchurch, New Zealand native . McLaughlin drew an avoidable contact penalty and later apologized to Grosjean. "Hes the one that calmed me down last year. "I thought we were racing just like we normally do, very clean. Legal Statement. 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. Team Penske is the most successful INDYCAR SERIES racing team in history with 231 race wins, 16 INDYCAR SERIES national championships and 294 pole positions. Scott McLaughlin Holds off Alex Palou to Score Maiden Win in IndyCar Market data provided by Factset. He took his first race victory in the sixth race of the year, becoming the youngest driver to win a Supercars Championship race, and went on to finish his rookie season in tenth place. 8. "Oh my God, I'm just -- love you Australia, New Zealand, miss you guys. Within three laps, Grosjean had a 1-second lead on the charging Team Penske driver, but then McLaughlin really showed his cards. The Swiss-born Frenchman and former Formula One driver in search of his first IndyCar victory came close again with his second runner-up finish of the season. McLaughlin came out of the pits in the lead but Grosjean in the No.28 got by him at the final corner after a block by the No.3 in the preceding turns. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, McLaughlin was unable to travel to the United States for that race. IndyCar: Scott McLaughlin finishes fourth, Scott Dixon forced - Stuff (15) Callum Ilott, Chevrolet, 90, Running 23. I call it a happy driver strategy, McLaughlin told NBC Sports Marty Snider of the tactics. 13. Scott McLaughlin does 'a Bradbury' to win virtual IndyCar race The 2023 IndyCar season has started with four winners in four races: McLaughlin, Marcus Ericsson (St. Petersburg), Josef Newgarden (Texas) and Kyle Kirkwood (Long Beach). Scott McLaughlin: 17 things you didn't know about the IndyCar driver Get the complete 2023 standings, right here at ESPN.com. Scott McLaughlin has scored his first IndyCar win this year, beating ex-Formula 1 driver Romain Grosjean in a deja vu duel for the victory at Barber Motorsports Park. We just didnt quite get it the last few rounds, but weve got it now.. Here's the full starting lineup for 2021", "Scott McLaughlin named Indy 500 Rookie of the Year; third Team Penske honoree in team history", "The Six Major Indycar Subplots To Follow in 2021", "IndyCar results and points standings after 2021 Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg", "IndyCar: 2022 St. Petersburg qualifying - Full starting lineup", "Scott McLaughlin scores first career IndyCar victory in St. Pete Grand Prix", "IndyCar results and points after Mid-Ohio", "Team Penske re-signs McLaughlin in multi-year deal", "McLaughlin's chance meeting with future wife", "Scott McLaughlin learns America: how Supercar superstar deals with Indycar speed and distance", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Scott_McLaughlin_(racing_driver)&oldid=1152556030, This page was last edited on 30 April 2023, at 23:24. IndyCar: Scott McLaughlin Wins Indy GP at Barber Motorsports Park McLaughlin 4th different IndyCar winner of season. Barber IndyCar recap with race winner Scott McLaughlin Gave it 100 percent but we just got unlucky with that yellow, Grosjean told NBC Sports Dave Burns. He took off his racing boot and dumped the beer inside for a "Shoey" -- Aussie style. We just raced hard. 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. [64], (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap), (key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap), (key) (Races in bold indicate pole position; results in italics indicate fastest lap). Grosjean didnt have a push to pass left to help him overcome the mistake in an otherwise strong weekend. In 1969, the team entered the Indianapolis 500 for the first time and Donohue finished seventh, earning Rookie of the Year honors. "It was getting pretty tough there in the middle when we were making passes. He previously raced in the Supercars Championship, in which he won the drivers' title in 2018, 2019 and 2020. McLaughlin had to catch Grosjean again after getting passed coming off pit road, but he wound up with Team Penske's seventh win in 13 races at the permanent road course in Alabama, and his first since breaking out with three victories last season. "The best race in the world is coming up here soon and to end April like this and start May hopefully on a good note is a really proud achievement.". (20) Conor Daly, Chevrolet, 90, Running McLaughlin got the last laugh after the pair swapped the lead multiple times in the final stint to pick up his fourth IndyCar win, and first this year. In his third trip back, he made qualifying his priority and was rewarded with his first career pole. By then, Grosjean had used all his push-to-pass boost and had to save fuel, while McLaughlin still had more than 30 seconds of push-to-pass left. Supercars champion Scott McLaughlin is set to get behind the wheel of a Team Penske IndyCar at Sebring next month. "He was on rails and he knew where to go fast and where to obviously save some fuel at the end. A seven-time NASCAR champion, Johnson won seven times at Texas. It was the fifth runner-up finish for Grosjean, who led a race-high 57 laps but remained winless in 34 IndyCar starts. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. Congrats to him. He's now on gardening leave for three . [57][58] McLaughlin would be the only one of the three to run a full schedule in 2021, as Johnson opted not to race on any of the oval courses and Grosjean only chose to race at one of the four oval races. 2022 IndyCar: Scott McLaughlin dominates at Portland to keep himself in 11. "Ultimately, when Grosjean got me out of the pits, he caught me napping. "He's the one that calmed me down last year. [66] He began watching American team sports after he met his wife and is a fan of the New York Mets, New York Knicks, and Carolina Panthers. He wound up just trying to hold off Will Power, McLaughlins teammate, a two-time Barber winner who went from 11th to third. BIRMINGHAM, Ala. Scott McLaughlin finally got an opening to surge past Romain Grosjean, took advantage of it and was scarcely challenged the rest of the way to his fourth IndyCar win on Sunday at Barber Motorsports Park. McLaughlin changed Cindric's mind by altering his strength and conditioning regimen along with undertaking private simulator time that to show he had the talent and physical fitness to move from the mechanical grip reliant Supercars to the downforce reliant Dallara DW12, all during the middle of the 2019 Supercars Championship. "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. Paone moved to Australia with McLaughlin in 2018 and the two were married in 2020. IndyCar. He currently competes in the IndyCar Series, driving the No. 6. He deserved the win.. All rights reserved. Alex Palou, the 2021 winner, was fifth. McLaughlin, meanwhile, picked up momentum as the series heads to Indianapolis for May, capped by the Indy 500 on May 28 (11 a.m. [67][68], Scandinavian Touring Car Championship results, Complete IMSA SportsCar Championship results, Learn how and when to remove this template message, "Homework pays offs as former Saint Stephen's student hits home straight towards series victory", "McLaughlin to share love of karts at new 'Grand Prix' charity event", "Scott McLaughin Becomes Patron for Kartsport New Zealand", "McLaughlin Ready For World Karting Challenge", "#MyFirstBathurst series: Scott McLaughlin relives his first trip to the Bathurst 1000 in 2008", "Scott McLaughlin: Youngest-ever V8 driver", "Young Kiwi to make MINI Challenge debut", "Young driver to make V8 Supercars history", "Remember When? A huge crash marred the Texas IndyCar race, with another strong performance from Scott McLaughlin. It's been coming. Market data provided by Factset. Photo: IndyCar . I was a lot happier doing that. According to The Athletic, McLachlan's last day at Chelsea after 11 years as the Head of International Scouts was Friday, the day after Deadline Day. ET, NBC). (25) Benjamin Pedersen, Chevrolet, 90, Running Scott McLaughlin | Driver of #3 Team Penske IndyCar For 2017, McLaughlin moved from Garry Rogers Motorsport to DJR Team Penske to partner Fabian Coulthard.
How Much Does It Cost To Develop A Subdivision,
Shooting In Tallassee, Al 2020,
Why Are Avoidants Attracted To Anxious,
Madeline Fabray North And South,
Articles S