Round 11, Bridgestone Presents The Champ Car World Series
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source: Rocketsport - Nadia Petrossi
Rocketsports' driver Alex Tagliani was happy with the efforts of his team and
performance of the # 33 Johnson Controls Lola today during the first qualifying
session for the Molson Indy Vancouver. "We have a good car and it's turning
out to be a great weekend for the Rocketsports team. I'm pleased with the
fantastic job from the guys," said Tagliani about the service of the
Rocketsports team. "We switched the tires and actually ran faster on an
older used set."
Tagliani was not too impressed with the lack of sportsmanship shown on the track
during the afternoon session. "I know we have a podium car and we can be
faster. I am just disappointed we didn't get the opportunity to get a fast
lap with Tracy blocking me, and there's data and witnesses to prove this,"
claimed Tagliani. "He wouldn't let me get by. If he thinks he's got the
pole, he'll do whatever it takes to preserve it. It's the hardest thing for a
driver who knows they've got the fastest time so far, to move over and let
someone else challenge him and possibly take that away. That's no way to
compete," explained Tagliani.
When asked if he would move over for someone on a flyer, Tagliani said,
"Absolutely, I do it all the time and understand the competition. I
wouldn't back down from or mess up the challenge of qualifying."
NOTE: THESE RESULTS ARE PROVISIONAL
Fourth in session
Best Lap 1:02.032
103.360 mph, 166.341 km/h