Molson Indy Montreal - Champ Car - Race - Servia now a race winner with Newman/Haas source: F1.racing-live.com Oriol Servia made one of the biggest gambles a race-car driver can make when he left a secure ride to take over the seat in the Newman/Haas Racing that came available when Bruno Junqueira was injured in May's Indianapolis 500. So it was fitting that the young Spaniard saw that gamble pay off Sunday at Montreal's Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve - which features a large casino on the track grounds - as Servia used a strong late- race charge to earn the first victory of his Bridgestone Presents The Champ Car World Series Powered by Ford career. Servia saw things turn his way with 13 laps to run in the 79-lap affair, as day-long leader Sebastien Bourdais had problems with a left-rear tire during a pit stop, dropping him out of the lead and back to fourth. Servia quickly took advantage, passing Justin Wilson for second and then running down rookie Timo Glock on the day's penultimate trip around the 2.709-mile road course to take his first victory. "It feels awesome," said Servia. "I'm not going to mention how many times I thought I deserve the win, blah, blah, blah, because the list is so long. But it happened today. It happened because Bruno's accident, which is something none of us wanted. But, you know, I was really happy that decided I was the one to go in the car. I know Bruno was really happy they choose me. Since day one, the team has shown great, great support for me, all the guys in the crew, all the owners, and PacifiCare. It just feels extremely good to be able to show them that they did the right choice trusting me. I'm really; really glad I'm able to give them this win. I hope first of many."
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