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Hinch Not A Cinch In Brazil

Tuesday May 7, 2013

The streets of Sao Paulo, Brazil, were taken over by “The Mayor of Hinchtown” this past weekend when James Hinchcliffe earned his second victory of the IZOD IndyCar Series season at the Itaipava Sao Paulo Indy 300 presented by Nestle. In what was arguably one of the most exciting street race finishes in recent series history, the 26-year-old Canadian driver for Andretti Autosport overtook the emerging Takuma Sato in the final turn of the final lap to win by .3463 of a second.

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Overheard

Rumors in Motorsports

Pit Bull

Take 2

"I don’t always finish races, but when I do, I prefer to win."

- James Hinchcliffe via his twitter handle @hinchtown following his victory Sunday at the Itaipava Sao Paulo Indy 300 presented by Nestle. Hinchcliffe won the first race of the season in St. Petersburg, Fla., but failed to finish the previous two races.

"This is a true David versus Goliath moment here."

- David Ragan in Victory Lane after Sunday’s NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Aaron’s 499 at Talladega Superspeedway. The victory was the second of Ragan’s Sprint Cup career and the first for Front Row Motorsports.

"All fans – please send all congrats to @ReganSmith. Not this Ragan….. He is the Winner today!! Haha."

- David Ragan via his twitter handle @DavidRagan following the conclusion of Saturday’s Aaron’s 312 Nationwide Series race at Talladega. Regan Smith was the winner, but many fans confused the two and sent congratulatory tweets to David Ragan by mistake.

"Quick look at twitter… Sounds like race control had to leave early to catch a flight… Can’t wait to hear the excuses!"

- IZOD IndyCar Series driver Scott Dixon via his twitter handle @ScottDixon9 regarding the numerous blocks by Takuma Sato over the last few laps of Sunday’s Itaipava Sao Paulo Indy 300 presented by Nestle.

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Kurt Busch will test an Indy car Thursday for Andretti Autosport at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The agreement between team owner Michael Andretti and Busch is for a test just two days before the track opens for Indianapolis 500 practice. Busch said he would be interested in exploring the possibility of someday attempting “The Double” by running the Indianapolis 500 and NASCAR’s Coca-Cola 600 on the same day. “Let’s see how the test goes, and then I can look at the opportunities that could be beyond this coming Thursday,” Busch said. “Running the Indianapolis 500 would certainly be a highlight, and doing another 600 miles in a Cup car on the same day would make for a special weekend.” Only John Andretti, Tony Stewart and Robby Gordon have attempted the feat. ...

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2013 Silver Dollar at the Ranch

Silver Dollar at the Ranch began in 2008 as a philanthropic event to help raise funds for cancer research and programs on both local and national spectrums. This year, Silver Dollar at the Ranch will benefit Speedway Children’s Charities of Texas and raise much needed funds to help support the pediatric cancer research initiatives of Mary Crowley Cancer Research Center in Dallas.

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Behind the Scenes Video

TMS Total Access TV

A Peek Inside

A PEEK INSIDE THE SHOP WITH LEAD ENGINEER; BRAD GOLDBERG WITH NOVO NORDISK CHIP GANASSI RACING

Brad Goldberg has been in the racing industry for 14 years and started his career as an intern at Skip Barber Racing School. Goldberg moved to Cosworth “Pi Research” and joined an Indy Lights team, where he met Mitch Davis.

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Around the Sport

Racing News and Information

Surprising David Ragan Wins Wild Race At Talladega

USAToday.com

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Sato, Andretti Carry Momentum To Indy 500

INDYCAR.com

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JGR’s Appeal To Be Heard May 8

ESPN.com

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Bell Joins Panther For Indy 500

INDYCAR.com

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Stay in the Know with Brad Gillie

Who's Hot

Over the last three years at Darlington, Denny Hamlin has one win, and three Top-10 finishes. Heʼs also led more laps than any other driver during that time frame.

Who's Not

Darlington Raceway is one of only two tracks in the Sprint Cup Series where Tony Stewart has not won a race. The other is Kentucky, which has been on the circuit for only two years.

This Week's Poll

Cast your Vote

After an exciting racing at Talladega last weekend, what was the most exciting moment?

The dramatic 3-wide photo finish in the Nationwide Series race.
Front Row Motorsports going 1-2 in for the Sprint Cup sweep.
Harsh comments from Keselowski, Newman and more following the Sprint Cup race.
Mother nature throughout the weekend and the track not having lights.

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Previous Poll

What will happen with Penske’s appeal following their penalties resulting from the NRA 500 here at Texas?

(54%) Penalty will be upheld

(33%) Penalty will be reduced

(8%) Penalty will be thrown out

(4%) Penalty will be increased

From Around
The Social Web

@keselowski

mad as hell about that finish.
We were suppose to line up 10th when the 34 switched lanes entering 3 before green. That lane won.
BS

@DavidRagan

Man @DavidGilliland gave me the push we needed to get the W. I cannot express how big of a Win this is for @FrontRowNASCAR. Great day/night

@Hinchtown

I don't always finish races, but when I do, l prefer to win.

@TravisPastrana

Hey @jimmiejohnson does pole at least earn @andybell a trim??? That thing is hideous! pic.twitter.com/WwkDEUcRxo

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