INDYCAR Fast Six: What's trending in @INDYCAR
MAR 28, 2018
INDYCAR's #FastSix is a report that borrows from all things found online about Verizon IndyCar Series racing, its drivers and people. We find pics, quips and the occasional GIF as INDYCAR drivers live their extraordinary lives and put the evidence on Twitter, Instagram and more. Check back regularly for the latest.
Have helmet, will travel … or not
Team Penske driver Simon Pagenaud helped Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agents at Indianapolis International Airport record a video this week of maybe what not to do or wear as you go through the security checkpoint.
Hey @TSA - your group at @INDairport are total bosses. Thanks for keeping us safe, and keep up the good work! 😂✈️🏁
— Simon Pagenaud (@simonpagenaud) March 26, 2018
#IndyCar #Indy500 @AskTSA @IMS @IndyCar @Team_Penske @VisitIndy pic.twitter.com/NzScQ5Auva
You can take the driver out of the car, but …
It’s hard to say no to Mario Andretti, but when the racing legend made a small suggestion on hair accessories, it looks like he got shut down!
So today I delivered Meals on Wheels all over town.... They made me wear this hair net instead of my balaclava. I tried to tell them there is an exception to every rule, but they wanted no part of it. The balaclava idea was squashed pic.twitter.com/WSDoFJCYCL
— Mario Andretti (@MarioAndretti) March 23, 2018
Coming around full circle
Danica Patrick’s return to the Indy 500 is looming closer. Today, she unveiled the livery for her No. 13 GoDaddy Chevrolet that will be fielded by Ed Carpenter Racing in May. Vroom!
One last time in GoDaddy Green. @DanicaPatrick is ready for the #Indy500. Let’s do this! @ECRIndy #DanicaDouble #RacingAndBeyond pic.twitter.com/CsRdTz4Czv
— GoDaddy (@GoDaddy) March 28, 2018
Racing with a purpose
Stefan Wilson, brother of the late Justin Wilson, will be carrying the names of 25 individuals on the wait list for organ transplants as part of his initiative to raise awareness for #Driven2SaveLives and the Indiana Donor Network. Keep up the good work, Stefan!
Check out this story on @Driven2Save & my @FollowAndretti car. Featuring a video from my recent visit to @IUHealthFdn https://t.co/z66upcRsd9
— Stefan Wilson (@stef_wilson) March 27, 2018
Ladies and gentlemen, we have ourselves a sign-off
Ever the competitors, Verizon IndyCar Series champions and teammates Simon Pagenaud and Josef Newgarden participated in an autograph war that began with their TSA video shoot in Indianapolis and ultimately ended at Pagenaud’s home in North Carolina. Maybe this is a new Penske Games event.
Having a little fun picking on @josefnewgarden today at @INDairport! 🤴🏼#IndyCar @Team_Penske pic.twitter.com/SUzb7roFqH
— Simon Pagenaud (@simonpagenaud) March 26, 2018
Head over to the @IMS store at @INDairport... I’m signing everything. pic.twitter.com/iCgrKyFLq6
— Josef Newgarden (@josefnewgarden) March 26, 2018
Your move @simonpagenaud.#INDYCAR | #TeamJN pic.twitter.com/L7ZB0o8beu
— Josef Newgarden (@josefnewgarden) March 26, 2018
Hey @josefnewgarden - it’s cute that you signed someone’s T-shirt at the gift shop in @INDairport. I sign real race cars 🏎 😂 #INDYCARautographbattle #IndyCar pic.twitter.com/pcUUuMc5Lp
— Simon Pagenaud (@simonpagenaud) March 26, 2018
Super cute signature, @simonpagenaud... but you gotta go big bro. #INDYCAR | #TeamJN | #INDYCARAutographBattle pic.twitter.com/wMZLVc3WEb
— Josef Newgarden (@josefnewgarden) March 26, 2018
.@josefnewgarden, you had me bring your suit and helmet to Indy, and then didn’t ask for it back when we got home to CLT?! #IndyCarAutographBattle continues then, sir! 🤴🏼#TakeBackThe1 #IndyCar @Team_Penske pic.twitter.com/geHySKvSAi
— Simon Pagenaud (@simonpagenaud) March 27, 2018
Simon, Simon, Simon... you gotta think bigger than that, bro. You have now been signed! Your move @simonpagenaud.#DEFENDTHE1 | #TeamJN |@Team_Penske #INDYCARAutographBattle pic.twitter.com/aUBERhZg2G
— Josef Newgarden (@josefnewgarden) March 27, 2018
Let him eat cake!
Schmidt Peterson Motorsports driver was pleased when he saw that one of his favorite young fans received a birthday cake designed like Hinch's No. 5 Arrow Electronics Honda. we bet it tastes like victory!
So, this is the coolest cake ever!! Happy Bday, Emmett!! https://t.co/Ftj25eVzyL
— James Hinchcliffe (@Hinchtown) March 28, 2018
Happy birthday Emmett. @Hinchtown @ArrowGlobal @SPMIndyCar @HondaRacing_HPD @Family_honda pic.twitter.com/leE7o3Yngi
— vincent (@vincent1701) March 28, 2018