INDYCAR Fast Six: What's trending in @INDYCAR
APR 04, 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.
Man’s best friend
James Hinchcliffe showed his love for his dog, Lou, in a funny video when the Schmidt Peterson Motorsports driver was leaving for the gym, but he forgot to say goodbye to his other love, girlfriend Becky.
Joke’s on you, Junior
Harding Racing played the ultimate April Fools’ joke when it announced that two-time Indianapolis 500 winner and team driver coach Al Unser Jr. would be piloting a second entry for the team in the Indianapolis 500 this May. Well played, Harding Racing, well played!
BREAKING: @AlUnserJr to join Harding Racing as a DRIVER for the 102nd Indianapolis 500. #IndyCar
— Harding Racing (@HardingRacing88) April 1, 2018
READ: https://t.co/0sHCioGvw5 pic.twitter.com/ucPvooPLta
Take me out to the ballgame
Chip Ganassi, owner of his namesake Verizon IndyCar Series team, celebrated opening day for his hometown Pittsburgh Pirates by throwing out the ceremonial first pitch.
.@GanassiChip in the house at the @Pirates season opener to throw out the first pitch!#OpeningDayPNC | #LetsGoBucs pic.twitter.com/J8fXcsunOB
— Chip Ganassi Racing (@CGRTeams) April 2, 2018
Golden ticket
Zach Veach received a prized possession from his brother: a ticket from the 1970 Indianapolis 500, featuring none other than Mario Andretti, the 1969 Indy winner who just so happens to be celebrating 25 years since his last Indy car win this weekend. Hold on to that ticket, Zach, we think it’s a keeper!
My brother officially gets the ‘Brother Of The Year’ award. It’s an original ticket from the 54th Indy 500 in 1970. Pretty cool to have a friend on the ticket. This will proudly be on my desk. pic.twitter.com/TUYSIFsgJd
— Zach Veach (@ZachVeach) April 2, 2018
The #IndyCarAutographBattle continues
Continuing from last week’s sign-off in the #IndyCarAutographBattle between Team Penske’s Josef Newgarden and Simon Pagenaud, we have a new competitor who entered the game, James Hinchcliffe. Who will be the one to win (or sign) it all?
.@Hinchtown just went there.
— Indianapolis Motor Speedway (@IMS) March 28, 2018
The #INDYCARAutograph battle continues at @INDairport 🤣✈️#INDYCAR pic.twitter.com/mLrwLILCBl
Better sleep with one eye open, @josefnewgarden 👁! #IndyCarAutographBattle #TakeBackThe1 // @Team_Penske @IndyCar #IndyCar pic.twitter.com/2327OTd2fR
— Simon Pagenaud (@simonpagenaud) March 30, 2018
The battle is just beginning @simonpagenaud.#INDYCAR | #TeamJN | #DEFENDTHE1 | #INDYCARAutographBattle pic.twitter.com/V5AUm3x2HJ
— Josef Newgarden (@josefnewgarden) April 2, 2018
Since @josefnewgarden has shown signs of slowing down in the #IndyCarAutographBattle, I’ll “pretend” sign an object too and say his name with dramatic flair. 😂 #TakeBackThe1 //#IndyCar @Team_Penske pic.twitter.com/MpQ1K7GTn2
— Simon Pagenaud (@simonpagenaud) April 2, 2018
Totally kidding guys, I signed something real. I’m in it to win it! // #IndyCarAutographBattle @josefnewgarden 👟 #TakeBackThe1 @indycar @thedrive @IndyCaronNBC @Team_Penske pic.twitter.com/xKL0CfxSEZ
— Simon Pagenaud (@simonpagenaud) April 2, 2018
Wait, who’s tweet was that?
In the latest video from Paddock Insider, many drivers struggle to figure out who sent particular tweets. Some don’t even recognize their own! Really, Scott?
We found a few more tweets from #IndyCar drivers guaranteed to make you 😂. pic.twitter.com/IJH6kX3rYm
— Paddock Insider (@PaddockInsider) March 29, 2018