On an unpredictable day in Australia Nelson Philippe (#4 CTE Racing-HVM Ford-Cosworth/Lola/Bridgestone) became the youngest driver to win a race. source: paddocktalk.com With his victory Philippe moved up to fourth in the points standings and recorded his eighth top-ten finish this season. Last year Philippe posted his best start and finish at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez when he began the day in the eighth position and finished seventh. In his second start with Rocketsports Mario Dominguez (#8 Pemex/GICSA/Del Valle Ford-Cosworth/Lola/Bridgestone) posted his best finish this season in Surfers Paradise. In the final laps of the race the Mexican was able to pull within 0.728 seconds of Philippe, but had to settle for the second position. Going into his hometown race Dominguez has one podium finish to his credit. In Australia Alex Tagliani (#15 Aussie Vineyards Ford-Cosworth/Lola/Bridgestone) brought the crowd to its feet as he recorded a podium finish for his Team Australia. His third place finish moved him into the top ten in the point standings heading into the season finale. The Canadian posted his best Mexico City finish a year ago when he placed eighth. Will Power (#5 Aussie Vineyards Ford-Cosworth/Lola/Bridgestone) captured his first pole position of his Champ Car career two weeks ago in Surfers Paradise. His race day started with a flourish as he led the first thirteen laps of the race, before contact took him out of contention. Currently the Aussie leads the rookie-of-the-year by 15 points over Dan Clarke (#14 CTE Racing-HVM Ford-Cosworth/Lola/Bridgestone). Last year Power made his second Champ Car start at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, recording a top ten finish. In Surfers Paradise Charles Zwolsman (#34 Mi-Jack Conquest Racing Ford-Cosworth/Lola/Bridgestone) brought his car home a career best seventh and recorded his seventh consecutive top-ten run, which currently is the most by a rookie contender this season. In last year's race in Mexico City the 2005 Atlantic Champion made his first Champ Car start.
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