source:
lolacars.com /
champcarworldseries.com
Bruno Junqueira took a deserved win in Monterrey, Mexico last night, avoiding
the carnage of an incident packed 76-lap race on the 2.104-mile Fundidora Park
road course. Leading nine laps in his Newman Haas Lola Champ Car, the Brazilian
now leads the point standings by a single point from team mate Sebastien
Bourdais who came home 5th after an earlier altercation with 2003 champion Paul
Tracy.
"It's really hard to be mistake-free on a hot day like today and I think you saw
drivers making mistakes they normally wouldn't make because of the heat," said
Junqueira, who notched up his 8th consecutive podium finish. Temperatures
reached a scorching 112 degrees during the contest, which was slowed by nine
caution flags for 32 laps. "My Lola was really good and I am very happy to get
my first win of the season," he said.
RANGER, JUNQUEIRA AND TAGLIANI CELEBRATE ON
THE PODIUM
Rookie Andrew Ranger scored an incredible runners-up position in only his second
ever Champ Car start, becoming the youngest ever driver to score a podium. The
Conquest driver was delighted to step on to the podium after qualifying in just
14th place. "It was a very tough day and a very tough race," the Canadian
teenager admitted. "The Lola was fantastic and it is great for the team to have
this performance today!"