Bryan Herta's team, Barracuda Racing announced Thursday morning that Canadian Alex Tagliani will return to the team as driver of the No. 98 Honda-powered Dallara.
A veteran of the IZOD IndyCar Series, Tagliani clinched a pole position at Texas and led laps in five of the fifteen scheduled races in 2012.
"The 2012 season was strong for us, despite the challenges we faced, and the results don't reflect all our successes," said Tagliani in the team's press release. "In our second season together at Barracuda Racing, we can only climb upward as a team."
"I really think that with Todd engineering, and the experience that Bryan [Herta] and Steve [Newey] bring to the table, our car will be even more competitive. It will be great to show that we are a factor, that we are moving up in the field."
The 2013 IndyCar season will feature plenty of opportunities for Barracuda Racing to achieve success in the team's Honda-powered, Dallara DW12. Tagliani has already been mentioned as a favorite for the return of the Triple Crown trophy and oval championship. In addition, his sights will be set on a third consecutive pole at Texas Motor Speedway and his life-long goal of winning the Indianapolis 500.
Not only is Tagliani returning with Barracuda Racing, the team takes pride in the return of their entire No. 98 crew for a second year. To lead engineer Todd Malloy, this component is an integral part of a smooth transition from last season.
Two months from today, on March 24, 2013, the IZOD IndyCar Series season kicks off on the streets of St. Petersburg.
A veteran of the IZOD IndyCar Series, Tagliani clinched a pole position at Texas and led laps in five of the fifteen scheduled races in 2012.
"The 2012 season was strong for us, despite the challenges we faced, and the results don't reflect all our successes," said Tagliani in the team's press release. "In our second season together at Barracuda Racing, we can only climb upward as a team."
"I really think that with Todd engineering, and the experience that Bryan [Herta] and Steve [Newey] bring to the table, our car will be even more competitive. It will be great to show that we are a factor, that we are moving up in the field."
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The 2013 IndyCar season will feature plenty of opportunities for Barracuda Racing to achieve success in the team's Honda-powered, Dallara DW12. Tagliani has already been mentioned as a favorite for the return of the Triple Crown trophy and oval championship. In addition, his sights will be set on a third consecutive pole at Texas Motor Speedway and his life-long goal of winning the Indianapolis 500.
Not only is Tagliani returning with Barracuda Racing, the team takes pride in the return of their entire No. 98 crew for a second year. To lead engineer Todd Malloy, this component is an integral part of a smooth transition from last season.
Two months from today, on March 24, 2013, the IZOD IndyCar Series season kicks off on the streets of St. Petersburg.