INDYCAR Fast Six: What's Trending in @INDYCAR from March 22-28
Cathy Kightlinger
MAR 29, 2017
INDYCAR's "Fast Six" is a report derived from all things found online about Verizon IndyCar Series racing, its drivers and people. We seek and find pics and quips as INDYCAR drivers live their extraordinary lives and put the evidence into tweets, Instagrams and more. Check back regularly when we post the latest.
Cheers
Add “host of cheerleader auditions” to James Hinchcliffe’s already impressive resume of pop culture achievements. In helping the Indianapolis Colts pick their 2017 cheer squad, Hinchcliffe reminded us how much fun it was to watch him almost win the “Dancing with the Stars” Mirrorball Trophy last fall, too.
OMG dance battles 😂@Hinchtown @AlexanderRossi @beckydalts @ClaytonAnderson @MatthiasFarley #SparkleForTheShoe pic.twitter.com/Oh2dq5dqT9
— Larra Overton (@LarraOverton) March 26, 2017
Safe to say @Hinchtown still has those @DancingABC moves. pic.twitter.com/brkMpRCqbV
— Colts Cheerleaders (@ColtsCheer) March 26, 2017
Hinchcliffe wasn’t the only representation from the Verizon IndyCar Series paddock. Indianapolis 500 winner Alexander Rossi and Hinch’s girlfriend, actress Becky Dalton, served as judges for the cheerleading competition.
Celebrity judges @AlexanderRossi & @beckydalts preparing for the @ColtsCheer showcase! #SparkleForTheShoe pic.twitter.com/nNhCh81lb6
— Larra Overton (@LarraOverton) March 26, 2017
And they wound up with a good crew of talented women to cheer on the hometown team this season.
Vets, welcome home. Rookies, welcome to the @NFL!
— Colts Cheerleaders (@ColtsCheer) March 27, 2017
📷 First Dance: https://t.co/zUiSQWZWxf pic.twitter.com/mEy8Or6Gdq
Mothering Sunday
INDYCAR's international set is often reminded of holiday celebrations that aren’t on American calendars. This week, some in the Verizon IndyCar Series tweeted and Instagrammed tributes to their mums for Mother’s Day in the United Kingdom, and we got to see where those racing genes came from.
Happy Mothers Day Mum ❤️
— M A X Chilton (@maxchilton) March 26, 2017
Here is to eating so much roast lunch I get those rolls back in my arms!@nadinechilton pic.twitter.com/xz6YjkDcjh
Dog fight
Relaxing at home last weekend, Verizon IndyCar Series champ Simon Pagenaud was surrounded by scuffles, professional and otherwise.
Watching @ufc waiting for @RondaRousey return fight! Meanwhile ... #ufc #wrestling #weekend #dog #show #indycar #teamSP pic.twitter.com/JMuWz5b2Mb
— Simon Pagenaud (@simonpagenaud) March 26, 2017
@Petetheplanner: Go fund Pippa’s Indy 500
It takes a lot money to run an entry in the Indianapolis 500. So Peter Dunn, an Indianapolis INDYCAR fan known as “Pete the Planner” because he’s a personal finance adviser, is running a Go Fund Me campaign in support of Pippa Mann, who announced Tuesday plans to enter the 101st Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by PennGrade Motor Oil with Dale Coyne Racing. We hope to see Pete on Pippa’s car in May!
Help me support Pippa's effort!! https://t.co/qzTrzJNRHU https://t.co/1WkvVgIfxi
— Peter Dunn (@PeteThePlanner) March 28, 2017
Stranger things
Following his attempt at becoming an “America Ninja Warrior,” AJ Foyt Racing's Conor Daly spent time on the couch watching science fiction and thinking about magic.
I had a chance to finish #StrangerThings today. Now spending another day wishing I had super powers. Dang it
— Conor Daly (@ConorDaly22) March 28, 2017
Grass roots
Marco Andretti apparently likes the feel of grass between his toes. Promoting the warm-weather vibe, the Andretti Autosport driver ordered a pair of grass flip-flops. We hope the unique fashion statement is coming soon to an INDYCAR race near us!
