Rule Britannia: The Brits at Indy
There is a strong British contingent on the Indy grid this year - and the strong prospect of another British win. Matt Beer heard from the drivers flying the Union Jack at the Brickyard
These are fine times for British drivers in American open wheel racing.
Two of the last three Indianapolis 500 races and IndyCar Series titles have been claimed by Britons, with Dan Wheldon leading the way in 2005 and Dario Franchitti following last season, 40 years after Jim Clark and Graham Hill's back to back Indy successes in the 1960s.
Franchitti may have headed for NASCAR, but with the merger bringing Justin Wilson into the fray, Darren Manning still achieving against-the-odds miracles for AJ Foyt's small team, and future star Alex Lloyd making his IndyCar debut in the 500 this weekend, there could be as many as four Britons in the Indianapolis top ten this year.
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