Gregoire tops 'Test in the West'
Dick Simon Racing's Stephan Gregoire was fastest on the final day of the major Indy Racing League test at Phoenix
The rain-shortened 'Test in the West' was dominated by Gregoire, reigning champion Greg Ray and Mark Dismore.
'The whole team is really pleased,' said Gregoire. 'We ran well at Las Vegas and now I have a fast car here at Phoenix. It's been great and we're looking forward to racing here next month.'
After setting second fastest time to Gregoire, Ray crashed heavily in turn four. He was unhurt, as was Walker Racing's Sarah Fisher, who understeered into the turn two wall.
Fisher was again extremely impressive prior to her crash however, seventh fastest on the day and best of the Riley & Scott runners.
Round one winner Robbie Buhl was 14th quickest and former CART champion Al Unser Jr was 16th as 1.2s covered the entire field.
The next IRL round is at Phoenix on March 19.
Times from day two of the 'Test in the West'
|
1 |
Stephan Gregoire |
Dick Simon |
G Force-Aurora |
20.647s |
|
2 |
Greg Ray |
Menard |
Dallara-Aurora |
20.844s |
|
3 |
Mark Dismore |
Kelley |
Dallara-Aurora |
20.929s |
|
4 |
Scott Goodyear |
Panther |
Dallara-Aurora |
21.033s |
|
5 |
Eliseo Salazar |
AJ Foyt |
G Force-Aurora |
21.059s |
|
6 |
Scott Sharp |
Kelley |
Dallara-Aurora |
21.061s |
|
7 |
Sarah Fisher |
Walker |
R&S-Aurora |
21.076s |
|
8 |
Tyce Carlson |
Hubbard-Immke |
Dallara-Aurora |
21.093s |
|
9 |
Jeret Schroeder |
Tri Star |
Dallara-Aurora |
21.116s |
|
10 |
Sam Hornish Jr |
PDM |
G Force-Aurora |
21.136s |
|
11 |
Robby McGehee |
Treadway |
G Force-Aurora |
21.192s |
|
12 |
Jimmy Kite |
Blueprint |
G Force-Aurora |
21.194s |
|
13 |
Jeff Ward |
AJ Foyt |
G Force-Aurora |
21.227s |
|
14 |
Robbie Buhl |
Purex |
G Force-Aurora |
21.347s |
|
15 |
Airton Dare |
Team Xtreme |
G Force-Aurora |
21.363s |
|
16 |
Al Unser Jr |
Galles |
G Force-Aurora |
21.383s |
|
17 |
Donnie Beechler |
Cahill |
Dallara-Aurora |
21.431s |
|
18 |
Ronnie Johncox |
Byrd-McCormack |
G Force-Aurora |
21.446s |
|
19 |
Eddie Cheever |
Team Cheever |
R&S-Infiniti |
21.549s |
|
20 |
Buddy Lazier |
Hemelgarn |
R&S-Aurora |
21.623s |
|
21 |
Buzz Calkins |
Bradley |
Dallara-Aurora |
21.684s |
|
22 |
Andy Michner |
Byrd-McCormack |
G Force-Aurora |
21.893s |
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