Indycar Grand Prix of Long Beach 2018
Alexander Rossi won the pole and dominated the race leading 71 of the 85 laps on the streets of Long Beach to capture the third Indycar win of his career.
POLESITTER: Alexander Rossi
Top 10:
1. Alexander Rossi: The second time he has won from the Pole. The first was at Watkins Glen in 2017.
2. Will Power: His best finish at Long Beach since 2014.
3. Ed Jones: Ties his best career Indycar finish from Indianapolis in 2017.
4. Zach Veach: His best finish and first Top 10 in his six race Indycar career.2. Will Power: His best finish at Long Beach since 2014.
3. Ed Jones: Ties his best career Indycar finish from Indianapolis in 2017.
5. Graham Rahal: His best finish at Long Beach since a second in 2013.
6. Marco Andretti: Ties his best finish at Long Beach since 2009.
7. Josef Newgarden: His fourth Top 10 in seven starts at Long Beach.
8. Tony Kanaan: His second Top 10 in his new ride with A.J. Foyt this season.
9. James Hinchcliffe: His worst finish at Long Beach since 2015.
10. Charlie Kimball: His best finish in his 8th attempt at Long Beach.
6. Marco Andretti: Ties his best finish at Long Beach since 2009.
7. Josef Newgarden: His fourth Top 10 in seven starts at Long Beach.
8. Tony Kanaan: His second Top 10 in his new ride with A.J. Foyt this season.
9. James Hinchcliffe: His worst finish at Long Beach since 2015.
10. Charlie Kimball: His best finish in his 8th attempt at Long Beach.
Different Teams: 7 (Andretti, Penske, Ganassi, Rahal Letterman Lanigan, A.J. Foyt Racing, Scmidt Peterson, Carlin Racing)
Different Countries: 5 (USA (6), Australia, United Arab Emirates, Brazil, Canada)
FUN FACTS
Average Speed: 88.622mph
Time: 1 hour 53 Minutes 15 Seconds
4 Cautions for 17 Laps
Lead Changes: 6 among 5 drivers
4 Cautions for 17 Laps
Lead Changes: 6 among 5 drivers
Best Lap: Josef Newgarden 104.881 mp
Most Improved: Marco Andretti 14 positions
Passes: 200
Passes for Postion: 134
Penalties:
Graham Rahal: Avoidable Contact (Drive Thru)
Kyle Kaiser: Improper Pit Exit (Drive Thru)
Sebastien Bourdais: Improper Pass (Yield Position)
Takuma Sato: Too Many Crew Over Wall (Post Race)
Scott Dixon: Full Service in Closed Pit (Restart at Back)
Jordan King: Avoidable Contact: (Drive Thru)
Max Chilton: Improper Restart Position (Give Up Position)
Ryan Hunter Reay: Entering Pits by Back Door (15 sec Hold)
Mattius Leist: Blocking (Yield Position)
Next Up:
Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama at Barber Motorsports Park
2017 Winner: Josef Newgarden
Most Improved: Marco Andretti 14 positions
Passes: 200
Passes for Postion: 134
Penalties:
Graham Rahal: Avoidable Contact (Drive Thru)
Kyle Kaiser: Improper Pit Exit (Drive Thru)
Sebastien Bourdais: Improper Pass (Yield Position)
Takuma Sato: Too Many Crew Over Wall (Post Race)
Scott Dixon: Full Service in Closed Pit (Restart at Back)
Jordan King: Avoidable Contact: (Drive Thru)
Max Chilton: Improper Restart Position (Give Up Position)
Ryan Hunter Reay: Entering Pits by Back Door (15 sec Hold)
Mattius Leist: Blocking (Yield Position)
Next Up:
Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama at Barber Motorsports Park
2017 Winner: Josef Newgarden
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