Profiles of the 33 drivers in Sunday’s Indianapolis 500, in starting up expose with vehicle number in parentheses, age, fatherland, engine, elope team, four-lap qualification realistic and biographical data (w-extinct winner; r-rookie; all chassis Dallara):
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1. (2) Ryan Briscoe, 30, Sydney, Australia; Chevrolet, Team Penske, 226.484 mph. Obtained first pole of season by narrowest margin in 500 history — 9.168 inches. Has fared seriously better at abnormal-numbered races than even-numbered ones this season, finishing fifth, 14th, seventh and 25th. Has been amongst top six in capabilities every of past four years but by no system obtained title. Occupation-simplest enact at Indy became fifth in 2007 riding for Roger Penske’s son, Jay. Easiest Indy enact since shifting to better identified Team Penske became 15th in 2009. Started 26th, completed 27th at Indy in 2012.
2. (27) James Hinchcliffe, 25, Toronto; Chevrolet, Andretti Autosport; 226.481. IndyCar’s reigning Rookie of 365 days replaced Danica Patrick at Andretti in January and is off to rapid originate up. Carried out fourth at St. Pete, sixth at Birmingham, third at Long Seaside and sixth at Brazil despite main very finest two total laps in these races. Third in capabilities late Penske’s vitality pack (Will Vitality and Helio Castroneves). Had seven top-10s last season including fourths at Long Seaside, New Hampshire and Kentucky. Started 13th and completed 29th as Indy rookie. Labored as radio broadcaster for speedway’s community at 2010 Indy 500.
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