McLaughlin drew an avoidable contact penalty and later apologized to Grosjean. "I'm glad to get a win here," McLaughlin said. : @NBC and @peacock pic.twitter.com/mWYtU1kOa1, INDYCAR on NBC (@IndyCaronNBC) April 30, 2023. (10) Alexander Rossi, Chevrolet, 90, Running Scott McLaughlin wins first IndyCar race in St. Petersburg season opener . Barber Indy Results. He won seven out of the 34 races, winning in Melbourne, Phillip Island, Barbagallo, Hidden Valley, and Ipswich. The three-stop never wins at Barber, but today the pits stayed open. "The best race in the world is coming up here soon and to end April like this and start May hopefully on a good note is a really proud achievement.". Indycar. Supercars champ Scott McLaughlin gives Indycar stars a virtual lesson McLaughlin changed Cindric's mind by altering his strength and conditioning regimen along with undertaking private simulator time that to show he had the talent and physical fitness to move from the mechanical grip reliant Supercars to the downforce reliant Dallara DW12, all during the middle of the 2019 Supercars Championship. A huge crash marred the Texas IndyCar race, with another strong performance from Scott McLaughlin. Pato Oward and Alex Palou rounded out the top five. "I think this is probably our best road course that we go to," McLaughlin said. Legal Statement. Scott McLaughlin (racing driver) - Wikipedia In his third trip back, he made qualifying his priority and was rewarded with his first career pole. In addition to coming to grips with a car reliant on downforce rather than mechanical grip McLaughlin also had to learn how to drive a turbocharged car with temperature-sensitive tires and carbon-ceramic brakes, all aspects that were drastically different from the cars he raced in the Supercars Championship. (12) Kyle Kirkwood, Honda, 90, Running Four race wins at Barbagallo, Sydney Motorsport Park, and 2 wins at Phillip Island. I was trying to make it as delicate as I could, and I just looked like a wombat out there.". "I miss my mom and dad dearly, wish you guys were here," he said into NBC's live camera. Jake Michaels: To hold the position of AFL CEO for a decade and face little scrutiny during that tenure highlights the professionalism of Gillon McLachlan and the lasting legacy he will leave behind when he walks out of AFL House for the final time. #INDYCAR, : @NBC and @Peacock pic.twitter.com/B4pIVklUth. 24. He moved up to fourth in series points with four different winners in as many races. After making a mess of it on . Wed talked man-to-man, and as far as Im concerned, we raced hard and fair. Scott McLaughlin is the driver of the #3 Team Penske Chevrolet in the 2022 NTT IndyCar Championship. We're men. Global Football Holdings. McLaughlin has a dog named Chase. This document may not be reprinted without the express written permission of Chattanooga Times Free Press, Inc. Material from the Associated Press is Copyright 2023, Associated Press and may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Top 10 in points: Ericsson 130, OWard 127, Palou 121, McLaughlin 119, Grosjean 115, Newgarden 105, Power 104, Dixon 98, Kirkwood 92, Herta 85. "I put a lot of pressure on myself, like, 'Why isn't this happening? IndyCar: Scott McLaughlin holds off Romain Grosjean for Barber win AP file photo by LM Otero / Scott McLaughlin earned the fourth win of his IndyCar career with Sunday's first-place finish at Barber Motorsports Park near Birmingham, Ala. BIRMINGHAM, Ala . Round 2 of an epic duel between Romain Grosjean and Scott McLaughlin played out in front of a . 9. 24. Scott McLaughlin storms to first IndyCar win of the season BIRMINGHAM, Ala. Scott McLaughlin finally got an opening to surge past Romain Grosjean, took advantage of it and was scarcely challenged the rest of the way to his fourth IndyCar win on Sunday at Barber Motorsports Park. For 2017, McLaughlin moved from Garry Rogers Motorsport to DJR Team Penske to partner Fabian Coulthard. (25) Benjamin Pedersen, Chevrolet, 90, Running The following season, McLaughlin took his maiden championship title after a close battle with Whincup's teammate Shane van Gisbergen in the second half of the year. Rinus VeeKay was sixth for Ed Carpenter Racing and Graham Rahal seventh for Rahal Letterman Lanigan. 21. Picture: Chris Graythen/Getty Images 27. On 1 March 2014, McLaughlin scored a podium finish in Volvo's return to the series at the Clipsal 500 Adelaide. McLaughlin was named the 2021 Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year and the 2021 NTT INDYCAR SERIES Rookie of the Year before earning his first three NTT INDYCAR SERIES victories in a breakthrough 2022 season. He has not seen his family in two years because of the pandemic and has mentioned multiple times at St. Pete how much his misses them. The Swiss-born Frenchman and former Formula One driver in search of his first IndyCar victory came close again with his second runner-up finish of the season. It's a mind game, man, and you've got to be on top of it. We've been close, we just didn't quite get it the last few rounds, but we got it now.". I've done that before, I've proved that. Cindric originally envisioned moving McLaughlin to Penske's WeatherTech SportsCar Championship program to race alongside Helio Castroneves in Penske's Acura Daytona Prototype International entry and potentially competing in the World Endurance Championship. IndyCar convert Scott McLaughlin has been dubbed as a "dead-set" title contender for the 2023 series. [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. The Frenchman came to the pit lane first, stopping for fuel and tyres on lap 60 while the Kiwi opted to go longer to try and execute an overcut on lap 64. Scott Dixon - who ran out of fuel heading into the pits earlier in the race - finished in tenth. I did that for four years, and then coming here it just mucks with your head, and you've got to be realistic about things. He moved up to fourth in series points with four different winners in as many races. New Zealand's Scott McLaughin drives from pole position to the checkered flag to capture his first career IndyCar win, winning the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg over defending champion Alex Palou and teammate Will Power. ET, NBC). News North Sports Indy 500 Things To Do . 30 to go, David Malukas works to the outside of Power for 4th. Texas IndyCar: Newgarden steals win from McLaughlin by 0.0669sec Scott McLaughlin led 186 of 248 laps at Texas Motor Speedway, but a last-corner, last-lap outside pass saw two-time champion . Teams decide between taking just two pit stops and having to fuel save throughout the race or three and giving up roughly 27 seconds on pitlane but being able to push full-bore throughout the race. It was hard. Scott McLaughlin in the Dex Imaging Team Penske (car 3) drives during the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg auto race Sunday, Feb. 27, 2022, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Steve Nesius). Team Penske's Scott McLaughlin continues to thrive at Texas Motor Speedway. McLaughlin won by making three pit stops to Grosjeans two, taking the lead from the pole-sitter for the final time on Lap 72 of 90. His talent impressed Roger Penske, the American who heads an automotive and racing empire, who has transplanted McLaughlin to his front-running IndyCar team for 2021 and beyond. McLaughlin was born in Hamilton,[1] New Zealand but moved to Australia's Gold Coast at 9 years of age and attended Saint Stephen's College throughout his upbringing. All the action streaming ad free, live and on demand. Oh, that hurt, on the exhaust," he said. 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(21) Helio Castroneves, Honda, 90, Running With the two-stoppers just 10 laps or so into their middle stint with 20 left before pitting, the caution bunched up the field with everyone needing just one more stop. McLaughlin pitted on lap 16 before the leading group headed by Grosjean stopped on lap 29 for the first of two pit stops. Medical Properties Trust, a real estate investment trust, reached a five-year sponsorship agreement for the naming rights earlier this year and gifted them to the Birmingham children's hospital. Scott McLaughlin drove the perfect strategy to claim his first IndyCar win of the season in Alabama on Monday (NZT). Scott McLaughlin | Driver of #3 Team Penske IndyCar Merchandise Purchase the latest Team Penske merchandise today. (3) Pato OWard, Chevrolet, 90, Running He at last called for a cold beer, but when McLaughlin noticed Australian fans in victory lane, he amped up the party. "Oh, mate, I don't know. 20. McLaughlin scored his first round win in the series at Barbagallo Raceway, backing it up with another victory at Townsville. McLaughlin, the three-time Australian V8 Supercars champion, made his IndyCar debut at St. Pete in the 2020 season finale and declared the experience "far out!" CONFIRMED Scott McLaughlin is going to IndyCar next year - WhichCar Palou couldn't get close enough and McLaughlin followed DeFrancesco across the finish line for another win for Team Penske. Its been coming, McLaughlin told NBC Sports Marty Snider. Replying to @smclaughlin93 and @IndyCar Unfortunately, the Tram line makes it impossible now Mick Johnston Top 9 MOST WATCHED Scott McLaughlin moments | Supercars 2021 Supercars 193K subscribers Join Subscribe 1.9K Share Save 149K views 1 year ago #V8Supercars #RepcoSC #Supercars Ahead of his first. We just didnt quite get it the last few rounds, but weve got it now.. Kiwi Scott McLaughlin has his first victory of the 2023 IndyCar season, winning the Grand Prix of Alabama on Monday (NZ time). (22) Agustin Canapino, Chevrolet, 90, Running In a 2020 season shortened by the COVID-19 Pandemic McLaughlin won his third consecutive and to date last Supercars Championship and the final championship for DJR Team Penske. Along with a string of strong results, McLaughlin would find himself in the box seat for a maiden championship title. 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(26) Marcus Armstrong, Honda, 90, Running Three-time Australian Supercars champion and 2019 winner of Bathurst 1000, Scott McLaughlin is looking to continue to build as a team with Team Penske. [43] Going into his rookie IndyCar season both Tim Cindric and Roger Penske let McLaughlin know that he was not expected to compete for wins and that his primary goal would be to finish all the races. [25] Another podium finish at Queensland Raceway gave McLaughlin an 88-point lead over Mostert with three rounds remaining. Scott McLaughlin took the second pole position of his NTT IndyCar Series career during Saturday's (Aug. 6) qualifying for the Big Machine Music City Grand Prix in Nashville, Tenn. McLaughlin. McLaughlin drew an avoidable contact penalty. In his just second season championship, McLaughlin took out three races to finish fourth in the rankings, with Team Penske teammates Will Power and Josef Newgarden finishing first and second respectively. "Thank you to Roger Penske for trusting me and giving me the opportunity to come here," McLaughlin said as he sat on his car trying to catch his breath. 15. [61][62][63] He picked up additional podium finishes at Texas, the second race at Iowa, Nashville, and Gateway, along with earning three pole positions on the season. Colton Herta, the defending race winner and favorite, was fourth for Andretti Autosport and followed by teammate Romain Grosjean in his debut with the team. Also, Tatiana Caldern finished a career-best 15th place and became the first woman to lead a lap in IndyCar since Simona de Silvestro at the 2011 Baltimore Grand Prix. Oct 2022 - Present7 months. It was quite the day for McLaughlin, who at last validated his decision to leave Australia after three consecutive V8 Supercars championships to join IndyCar. (11) Will Power, Chevrolet, 90, Running In the end, McLaughlin had the fuel to push the pace with his Chevrolet engine more than Grosjean after a three-pit stop strategy. I was a lot happier doing that. He deserved to win.. I call it a happy driver strategy, McLaughlin told NBC Sports Marty Snider of the tactics. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. (23) Sting Ray Robb, Honda, 36, Mechanical. 15. We went past Grosjean there on a little bit of strategy, and I feel really good about it.. My name is Ed Prideaux, and I put together the Dark Horse Investigation with David Fuller, the co-founder of Rebel Wisdom.I work as a freelance writer . He said, Hey, its a long story, not a short one. To pay back that faith and prove the trust he put in me is a very proud moment.". The journey to becoming a UW fan began when he moved to the United States, a process the Team Penske driver admitted was "weird.". McLaughlin then appeared to be video calling his parents in New Zealand as he sat on the ground. Back in the lead past Scott McLaughlin! Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. IndyCar. [65] After McLaughlin moved from Supercars to the IndyCar Series he and Karly relocated to North Carolina to be closer to Team Penske's headquarters. What is Gillon McLachlan's defining achievement as AFL CEO? Its been coming. Watch NFL NBA Soccer NASCAR Motors Golf Oly USFL MLB Horses On Her Turf Cycling NHL NCAA BK NCAA FB AA Bowl Skating Podcasts Dog Show Rugby Tennis MORE. McLaughlin finished third at Bathurst alongside Alexandre Prmat in which was the Ford Falcon's final appearance at Mount Panorama. 2 Grizzlies, Bayern back in charge, Yamal makes history, Napoli's party spoiled: Weekend Review, Man City go top of Premier League as Haaland scores 50th goal in win at Fulham, Man United end Villa's run, take step towards top-four finish against backdrop of fan protests. New Zealander Scott McLaughlin finished fourth in the IndyCar championship race at World Wide Technology Raceway outside St Louis on Sunday. BIRMINGHAM, Ala. Scott McLaughlin was once again racing Romain Grosjean for a potential win. 2023 INDYCAR IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF BRICKYARD TRADEMARKS, INC. / PRIVACY POLICY & TERMS OF USE. 3 Dallara-Chevrolet for Team Penske. Police confirmed that Moulton crossed the road northbound and was then hit by . IndyCar is off until its March 20 race at Texas Motor Speedway, which will be the IndyCar oval debut for Jimmie Johnson. [49] Despite this technicality McLaughlin got his first IndyCar podium by finishing second to Scott Dixon. Key points: McLaughlin, a two-time Supercars champion, had his first session in an open . Our experts predict every series, Liverpool rescue three points, chase top-four finish after surviving epic Spurs comeback, Jets' Aaron Rodgers expects a 'heaven' and 'hell' relationship with Zach Wilson, XFL semifinals: Defenders roll Sea Dragons, set up title showdown with Renegades, Song punishes Simon in one-sided TKO victory, Memphis wasn't 'fine in the West' -- getting there hinges on massive culture questions, Why the Lakers' real test begins now, after dispatching the No. He enjoyed immediate success with the team, taking a record 16 pole positions during the season as well as eight race victories. The New Zealand-born, Australian-raised 28 year-old is embarking on his second season in the premier American open-wheel series. [16], McLaughlin remained with SBR in 2011 and scored his first podium in the opening round at Adelaide, finishing seventh and second in the two races to be classified third overall. Scott McLaughlin wins IndyCar race in Alabama (14) Colton Herta, Honda, 90, Running Starting fourth on the grid, 29-year-old McLaughlin drove close to . "I knew if I hit him this time, it would be bad," McLaughlin said. That gave McLaughlin and Power the edge on the three-stop. Similarly to St. Pete, Grosjean bounced outside of McLaughlin in the lead entering a left-hand turn in Turn 16, and the pair made it through. Scott McLaughlin may not be two for two to . 26. Grosjean didnt have a push to pass left to help him overcome the mistake in an otherwise strong weekend. McLaughlin is very close with his Team Penske family, playing a weekly round of golf with Team Penske NASCAR driver Ryan Blaney and hosting the fan-favorite video series Bus Bros with fellow Team Penske NTT INDYCAR SERIES driver Josef Newgarden. [39] On 5 February, Penske announced that McLaughlin will race a 4th Team Penske entry at the Grand Prix of Indianapolis. The move ruined his favorite racing shoes. [24] Despite recovering to finish sixth in the second race, McLaughlin left the event with a 20-point deficit to Mostert in the championship. Scott McLaughlin - Motorfocus Diecast Models All rights reserved. Defending champion Pato OWard finished fourth and spent the first part of the race warily keeping an eye on Scott Dixon, who had fumed after contact sent him nose first into a tire barrier at Long Beach. (18) Devlin DeFrancesco, Honda, 90, Running (20) Conor Daly, Chevrolet, 90, Running McLaughlin got the last laugh after the pair swapped the lead multiple times in the final stint to pick up his fourth IndyCar win, and first this year. Scott McLaughlin ready to make push in Year 2 of IndyCar - The Detroit News In the closing laps, Grosjean had to keep an eye on Will Power, who started 11th but finished with one of the shortest stints in the field and was closing fast on alternate tires. 25. [38] In February 2020 McLaughlin completed his first laps on an oval during Team Penske's test at Texas Motor Speedway, with reigning Indycar Series champion and future teammate Josef Newgarden hailing McLaughlin's ability to quickly adapt to the demands of racing the DW12 on ovals. (1) Romain Grosjean, Honda, 90, Running Scott McLaughlin, driver of the #2 Shell V-Power Team Penske Chevrolet, celebrates after winning the IndyCar iRacing Challenge Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama. In his role today for . Huge crash at Texas IndyCar race - The Sydney Morning Herald (9) Rinus VeeKay, Chevrolet, 90, Running After McLaughlin and Grosjean crashed out of contention at the season-opener, the pair spoke openly about moving on from the incident. Thinking of everyone in the Queensland floods at the moment. (5) Scott Dixon, Honda, 90, Running (1) Romain Grosjean, Honda, 90, Running IndyCar race incidents at Barber Motorsports Park in Alabama, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. McLaughlin moves up six places in the drivers' standings from 10th to fourth with the win. McLaughlin won the 2012 Dunlop V8 Supercar Series and made his Supercars Championship debut at the 2012 Dick Smith Sandown 500 as a co-driver to Jonathon Webb at Tekno Autosports. McLaughlin continued with Garry Rogers Motorsport into 2014, under its new identity as Volvo Polestar Racing (later Volvo Cyan Racing). 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. [66] He began watching American team sports after he met his wife and is a fan of the New York Mets, New York Knicks, and Carolina Panthers. I want to get poles. It was good with Sctott. Extended Highlights: Scott McLaughlin wins IndyCar Series race at He scored thirteen wins on the season to go with eight podium finishes and fifteen pole positions. His team fielded Corvettes in the 1966 endurance races at Daytona and Sebring before joining forces with driver Mark Donohue to race in the U.S. Road Racing Championship and Can-Am sports car series. Scott McLaughlin becomes fourth different IndyCar Series winner of He stated his primary motivators were the challenge of racing open-wheel race cars, his long time goal of racing in the Indianapolis 500, and competing against his childhood hero and fellow New Zealander Scott Dixon. (10) Alexander Rossi, Chevrolet, 90, Running Top 9 MOST WATCHED Scott McLaughlin moments | Supercars 2021
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