The IZOD IndyCar Series has decided to establish the starting grid for the second race of the doubleheader in Texas by randomly drawing the names of the drivers.
For the first time in 2011, the Texas Motor Speeway will hold two back-to-back events on June 11 is being split into two half-length back to back races at the end of each half-points will be awarded to drivers.
What will be different is that qualifying for the first race will take place as normal, but afterwards a draw will be held to decide the race-two starting order.
"With the starting field for the second race set by random draw,” IndyCar competition president Brian Barnhart said.
“You could see the winner from the first race starting from the back of the field, creating quite a bit of drama.
"We want to make sure we're ensuring a strong field for race two to keep the excitement and momentum going throughout the entire event."
For the first time in 2011, the Texas Motor Speeway will hold two back-to-back events on June 11 is being split into two half-length back to back races at the end of each half-points will be awarded to drivers.
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What will be different is that qualifying for the first race will take place as normal, but afterwards a draw will be held to decide the race-two starting order.
"With the starting field for the second race set by random draw,” IndyCar competition president Brian Barnhart said.
“You could see the winner from the first race starting from the back of the field, creating quite a bit of drama.
"We want to make sure we're ensuring a strong field for race two to keep the excitement and momentum going throughout the entire event."