Shwartzman’s team Overcomes ​Fire, Andretti Gains Ground, and ‌Daly Lands Sponsor at Thermal Club

Robert ‍Shwartzman’s team, ‍PREMA Racing, displayed unbelievable resilience at the Thermal Club INDYCAR Grand Prix,⁢ rebuilding his car from the ground ​up after a fire during Friday practice. Meanwhile, Andretti ​Global showcased improved ‌performance thanks to dedicated testing, and Conor daly secured a new sponsorship deal.

PREMA ⁢Racing Rebuilds Car After Devastating Fire

Robert Shwartzman faced a significant‌ setback ​when his No. 83 PREMA Racing Chevrolet caught fire during ​Friday practice, but his team ‌remarkably rebuilt the car overnight. Despite the extensive damage, the‌ team worked tirelessly, with Shwartzman even pitching in,​ to⁤ get the car ready for Saturday’s⁤ qualifying. The rebuilt car allowed Shwartzman to participate, although⁤ he started last.

“The damage was⁢ so severe we didn’t have any other choice than ⁤to⁣ pivot and go‍ to a backup car,” ‌PREMA Racing CEO Piers Phillips⁢ said.

The team’s dedication and camaraderie were on full display, turning a potential disaster into a testament to their ‍teamwork and determination.

Andretti Global’s Testing Pays Off with Improved Performance

Andretti Global demonstrated significant ‌advancement at‌ The ⁤Thermal Club compared to the previous‌ year, thanks to a ​dedicated test day. Drivers Colton Herta, Marcus Ericsson, and ‌Kyle Kirkwood secured strong qualifying positions, indicating the effectiveness of the team’s efforts to​ find a better baseline setup.Herta ‌qualified fourth, Ericsson fifth, and kirkwood ‌eighth.

“The test was more just to try ‌and‍ get a better ⁢baseline setup for us because we were struggling quite a bit here ⁢last year,” Ericsson ​said.

Conor Daly Announces ​New Sponsorship with Cyclum NextGen ⁣Travel⁣ Centers

Conor Daly will sport a ‌new livery ⁤at The Thermal Club,as Juncos Hollinger Racing announced a ​sponsorship deal with Cyclum ⁣NextGen Travel Centers.​ The No.⁤ 76⁢ Chevrolet will feature the Cyclum NextGen Travel centers logo with 76 ‍Renewable Diesel branding. Daly and Cyclum established ​the agreement through the ‌drivers⁣ personal connection after‍ several years⁣ of discussions.

“Its every day you’re ‍just ‍trying to continue ⁣to ​build this program and trying to figure it out,” Daly said. “So, it’s, it’s about⁣ as Last Minute Larry as you can do, but we’re going to keep it going. ‍We’re going to keep working on it, so ​it’ll ‌be fun.”

Daly Seeks Advice from Former ⁢F1 Driver Logan sargeant

Ahead of the race at Thermal ⁣Club, Daly ⁣consulted with ⁢former Formula ⁢One driver Logan‍ Sargeant who previously ⁢drove ‌the track in an IndyCar. daly valued advice from Sargeant on tire degradation for optimal results.

Notable Points

• Pato O’Ward started from pole position in his No. 5 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet.
• Past series races on debut⁤ road or⁣ street circuits were won by⁤ chip Ganassi Racing drivers.
• the Thermal Club INDYCAR Grand Prix kicks off a ⁤series of six natural terrain road course races on the ‌NTT INDYCAR SERIES schedule.

Shwartzman’s Team Overcomes Fire, Andretti⁣ Gains Ground, and daly Lands Sponsor at Thermal Club: Q&A

Q&A

Q: What happened to Robert Shwartzman’s car?

A:⁢ Shwartzman’s car caught fire during Friday practice at the Thermal Club INDYCAR Grand Prix,⁣ causing extensive damage.

Q: How did PREMA Racing manage to get Shwartzman back on ‍the track?

A: The team, including Shwartzman‍ himself, rebuilt the ​car overnight. They essentially started⁢ from scratch, demonstrating incredible teamwork and determination.

Q: What improvements did Andretti global show?

A: Andretti Global demonstrated improved performance, with Colton Herta qualifying fourth, Marcus Ericsson fifth, and Kyle Kirkwood eighth.This was attributed to a dedicated test day at ⁢the track.

Q: Who is Conor Daly’s new sponsor?

A: Conor Daly secured a sponsorship ‍deal with Cyclum NextGen Travel Centers,which will be featured on his No. ⁣76 Chevrolet.

Q: What‍ did conor Daly do to prepare⁣ for the⁤ race?

A: Daly sought advice from‍ former Formula One​ driver Logan Sargeant,focusing ‍on tire degradation strategies.

Q: Who started on pole position?

A: Pato O’Ward started ‌from⁣ pole⁤ position.

Q: What is the meaning of the Thermal ⁢Club​ race?

A: The Thermal Club ‍INDYCAR grand Prix is the first of​ six natural​ terrain road‍ course races on the NTT INDYCAR SERIES schedule.

Action ‍Item: Keep an eye on these teams and drivers during the upcoming road course races, and ⁢see how the strategies outlined here ‍play out!