Three-time Barber winner Josef Newgarden never recovered from apparent suspension issues after early contact with Felix Rosenqvist. Scott McLaughlin on Twitter: "Need to bring @IndyCar back here.. # He deserved the win.. (Team owner) Michael (Andretti) said dont get your head down, that was one of the best drives hes ever seen. McLaughlin pitted on lap 16 before the leading group headed by Grosjean stopped on lap 29 for the first of two pit stops. Oh, that hurt, on the exhaust," he said. We've been close, just haven't got it the last few rounds, but now we've got it . Replay. Rinus VeeKay was sixth for Ed Carpenter Racing and Graham Rahal seventh for Rahal Letterman Lanigan. 26. [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. It comes at a crucial time with the Indianapolis 500 looming in the 'Month of May' celebrations. McLaughlin had hugged Grosjean after their race-ending crash in St. Pete. 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. Six-time series champ Scott Dixon looking to break tie with legend Mario Andretti for most top-five finishes in INDYCAR history while adding to his TMS legacy. 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. I gave it all. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, McLaughlin was unable to travel to the United States for that race. 6. Herta triumphs in incident-packed wet Indianapolis Grand Prix 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. [45] He recorded his first fast six qualifying slot and first top ten finish on a road course at the first race on the IMS Road Course, where he qualified sixth and finished eighth. Scott McLaughlin - Motorfocus Diecast Models The 28-year-old had a difficult first year but broke through Sunday for his first IndyCar victory in the season-opening race through the downtown streets of St. Petersburg. (24) Jack Harvey, Honda, 90, Running 5. Scott McLaughlin took advantage when he finally got an opening to surge past Romain Grosjean and was scarcely challenged the rest of the way to his fourth IndyCar win at Barber Motorsports Park, It was the second time this season they've battled for a potential win, but this time McLaughlin and Grosjean avoided getting tangled up in the process. But the team has exploded out of the gate in 2022: Joey Logano won NASCAR's exhibition Busch Clash in Los Angeles to open the season and Penske now has three straight victories to start the year. Three years later, Donohue earned the first of what has become 18 Indy 500 wins for Penske more than any other team including four by Rick Mears and three from Helio Castroneves. Team Penske found success early with Donohue, winning consecutive USRRC championships and three SCCA Trans-Am championships. Out of breath under a clear sky, he sat on the car to collect himself. (11) Will Power, Chevrolet, 90, Running New Zealander Scott McLaughlin finished fourth in the IndyCar championship race at World Wide Technology Raceway outside St Louis on Sunday. 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. That was one of the best drivers Ive ever seen., I gave it all, but congrats to Scott. [35] Cindric was skeptical about moving McLaughlin to Indycar as McLaughlin had not driven an open-wheel racecar since he raced in Formula Ford. [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). 13. McLaughlin stated that in future seasons he intends to compete within the Bathurst 1000 with Team Penske's backing after he completes the IndyCar season. * Season still in progress. Why McLaughlin is a "dead-set" title contender for 2023 IndyCar The three-stop never wins at Barber, but today it did. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. (21) Helio Castroneves, Honda, 90, Running Texas Motor Speedway After starting strongly in the final round at Newcastle, a chaotic second race saw McLaughlin pick up three penalties which would eventually contribute toward him narrowly missing out on the title to Jamie Whincup. He moved up to fourth in series points with four different winners in as many races. Scott Thomas McLaughlin (born 10 June 1993) is a New Zealand racing driver. 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. Grosjean and McLaughlin were line astern leading up to the final sequence of pit stops. WWT Raceway Results: August 20, 2022 (Indycar Series) - Racing News He currently competes in the IndyCar Series, driving the No. ET, NBC). "You're only as good as your last race. (17) David Malukas, Honda, 90, Running [56], The main narrative surrounding McLaughlin's rookie season was his place in a unique class of IndyCar rookies that included NASCAR Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson and Formula One veteran Romain Grosjean, with many pundits speculating which of the three, would have the strongest season. Copyright 2023, Chattanooga Times Free Press, Inc. The wins by Cindric and McLaughlin are marked turn for Team Penske, which didn't get an IndyCar driver into victory lane until the 10th race of last season. Scott McLaughlin made a name for himself as one of Supercars' greats before chasing his IndyCar dream. It was good with Sctott. (13) Marcus Ericsson, Honda, 90, Running