Fast Six: A look at what's trending in INDYCAR
SEP 28, 2018
Fast Six highlights the best social posts from across the Verizon IndyCar Series. It’ll help you keep up with our extraordinary drivers, teams and alums, and their fast-paced lives.
Dixon’s week
Scott Dixon, the 2018 Verizon IndyCar Series champion, went from the premiere of “BORN RACER” on Monday to accepting the Astor Cup at INDYCAR’s Victory Lap celebration Tuesday night.
What a week for the five-time champ from Chip Ganassi Racing.
Good times last night at the @IndyCar banquet. Can’t thank everyone at @CGRTeams enough. Especially @IndyMHull and @PushyLoose I get to work with the best pic.twitter.com/FEX18vkLoj
— Scott Dixon (@scottdixon9) September 26, 2018
I hate to brag but it’s been a mega day, thanks to everyone that helped put on the #BornRacerMovie premier. Cheers to everyone that came tonight really appreciate it 👊🏼 pic.twitter.com/WP035Rz7jH
— Scott Dixon (@scottdixon9) September 25, 2018
✅ 5-time IndyCar Champ
— IndyCar Series (@IndyCar) September 24, 2018
✅ Indy 500 Champ
✅ @bornracermovie premiere in Indy tonight
Yeah, it's #DixonDay. Thanks for the assist, @IndyMayorJoe 👊 pic.twitter.com/TXLeNPgGPJ
Finding ways to give back
Team Penske’s Simon Pagenaud lives in North Carolina, which was devastated by Hurricane Florence. He’s doing his part to help others in need.
Unreal to see the devastation caused by #hurricaneflorence first hand this week... it’s going to take years to rebuild. Happy to spend time delivering supplies that can hopefully help in their time of great need. Let’s keep working to help! pic.twitter.com/oPgdFzGZkT
— Simon Pagenaud (@simonpagenaud) September 26, 2018
Hey y’all, Hailey is helping with the Florence disaster. Please share her post below and help her bring as much stuff as possible down there to help the ones who need us right now! https://t.co/vGlboQFYat pic.twitter.com/lyAffaFTqe
— Simon Pagenaud (@simonpagenaud) September 21, 2018
Penske Games are back
It’s the finale for the popular video series pitting Team Penske’s drivers in INDYCAR, NASCAR and IMSA. Of course, Team INDYCAR (and Austin) is charging ahead after Part 1 of Pictionary.
🎨 Racecar drivers drawing things and guessing in the #PenskeGames?
— Team Penske (@Team_Penske) September 26, 2018
This can't end well. 😂#NASCAR | #INDYCAR | #IMSA pic.twitter.com/9hPGomVvLp
Happy birthday, Rossi
Alexander Rossi turned 27 on Tuesday and received some special best wishes. Well played, Robert Wickens. Well played.
Happy birthday to this friendly guy who always needs to take things a step too far! This picture is proof! Have a good one @AlexanderRossi! 😜 pic.twitter.com/FpG5EMmUAe
— Robert Wickens (@robertwickens) September 25, 2018
😂😂😂 that’s extra champagne....You’re welcome. Love ya bro. https://t.co/aQRmI7WJT9
— Alexander Rossi (@AlexanderRossi) September 25, 2018
Happy birthday @alexanderrossi, you mad man.#INDYCAR // @IMS pic.twitter.com/lGlTMwdVFD
— IndyCar Series (@IndyCar) September 25, 2018
New kids, New York
After Harding Steinbrenner Racing announced its partnership for 2019 at Yankee Stadium in New York, drivers Colton Herta and Patricio O’Ward had a fun stay in the Big Apple.
Al Unser Jr. had some fun, too.
9/19/2018: We unveiled Harding Steinbrenner Racing with @ColtonHerta and @PatricioOWard.
— Harding Steinbrenner Racing (@FollowHSRacing) September 26, 2018
Take a look at last Wednesday's recap here. #INDYCAR pic.twitter.com/T5St87mDyA
The young guns look good in pin stripes 🔥#INDYCAR // @Yankees pic.twitter.com/HlMqdKbOMY
— IndyCar Series (@IndyCar) September 20, 2018
World's largest button! 🏁 pic.twitter.com/iXUhprE5Ob
— Al Unser Jr (@AlUnserJr) September 25, 2018
“Whatever”
When James Hinchcliffe secured the 2018 Fan Favorite Driver award, his Schmidt Peterson Motorsport teammate was … underwhelmed.
Robert Wickens, who finished second in the vote, responded simply: