VICS: Will Power Off to Strong Start at IMS

Will Power was second fastest overall in the first day of practice for the Angie’s List Grand Prix of Indianapolis. The Australian won this race, which is ran on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course last year.

“It’s a track I really enjoy because it’s technical,” he said. “It’s very much like a European track. You can drive the car in a different way that you can’t drive it on any other circuit.

“It’s definitely one of my favorites. It’s a lot of fun. I think it races well, too. With the long straights and everything, creates good racing. Hopefully we can see a lot of passing in the race. But if I’m in front, hopefully not (laughter)”

This is the third year that IndyCar has run the Grand Prix of Indianapolis as a lead into to the Indianapolis 500 later on in the month at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

“I think a great addition,” he said. “You got to think that IndyCar is about versatility. You got disciplines here, road course and oval. If you win both, that would be such a great achievement, you could now boast both wins.”

This year the month at IMS has been hyped up as it will be the historic 100th running of the Indy 500 it’s been a year of preparing and celebrating.

“Yeah, this is a typical race weekend,” he said. “It’s one like any other weekend during the year. That’s not even a thought in your head, the 500. You’re not thinking about it. Obviously you’re thinking about your car, trying to get the most out of every session.”

The race will be run on Saturday May 14th.