Fast Six: What's trending in INDYCAR
APR 03, 2019
INDYCAR's #FastSix is a report that borrows from all things found online about NTT 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.
Anti-gravity rehab – check!
Another great update from our friend Robert Wickens as he continues his determined rehabilitation from the spinal cord injury sustained last year. The Arrow Schmidt Peterson Motorsports driver has upgraded to the Alter G machine! Looks pretty fast to us, Robert.
The day I arrived here in rehab I looked at this Alter G and wanted to try it! I saw someone on it and was jealous of what they were achieving but motivated to get there myself. Today’s the day I got to do that! 0.3kph never felt so fast! What a great way to start the week off! pic.twitter.com/ct3QHwdGfO
— Robert Wickens (@robertwickens) April 1, 2019
We’re here for sneak peeks
This was no April Fool’s prank. McLaren Indy gave us all a look at that familiar papaya orange that we hope to see Fernando Alonso in this May, as he competes for the second time in the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge. #IsItMayYet
👀🇺🇸🧡 #Indy500 pic.twitter.com/tZPqBg5WvS
— McLaren Indy (@McLarenIndy) April 1, 2019
Chef Harvey hits mark again
We’re salivating over these Jack Harvey cooking creations he’s been teasing us with on social media. The Meyer Shank Racing driver is as skilled in the kitchen as he is on track, and we’re just over here waiting for our invite for dinner, dessert, you name it, Jack.
🍰 Baking update 🥖
— Jack Harvey (@jack_harvey42) April 1, 2019
Slowly getting more adventurous with my baking 😏 Like my banana cake with brown butter cream cheese frosting??? 😍🙌🏻 #ChefHarvey 👨🏻🍳 pic.twitter.com/RbvoN6alWC
Arrow the Malamute joins fight against cancer
Not only is Graham Rahal and Courtney Force’s dog Arrow about the best good boy we’ve ever seen, he’s also fighting cancer! Fans heading to Barber Motorsports Park this weekend have a chance to meet Arrow and hear about how Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing partner One Cure is teaming with dogs and people alike to beat cancer through extensive research that can help both humans and animals.
That’s a cause worth barking, or shouting, about.
Did you know that cancer in pets is the same as cancer in people? @ArrowTheMal is helping @CSUOneCure speed up the cure for cancer in both pets AND people.
— Graham Rahal (@GrahamRahal) April 1, 2019
Meet the newest member of our team Friday @BarberMotorPark!#SpeedingUpTheCure #OneCancerOneCure #CancerSucks #indybhm pic.twitter.com/PjuSgT9sDf
Does Will Power even exist? Yes, in all our hearts
We’re always on the lookout for a good Penske Games video, but this extra from Team Penske is pure gold. Will Power tackles his biggest challenge yet – the internet – as it asks some very probing and existential questions about the reigning Indy 500 champion.
Teammates Josef Newgarden and Simon Pagenaud love it now, but they may not enjoy the Vegemite-flavored Nutella.
This is my favorite human on the planet. https://t.co/0kkqe6mRGL
— Josef Newgarden (@josefnewgarden) April 3, 2019
There is really no one like him! #blesshisheart @12WillPower
— Simon Pagenaud (@simonpagenaud) April 3, 2019
Except @DamienPower01 🤣
— Marco Andretti (@MarcoAndretti) April 3, 2019
I want that, Daddy
Tony Kanaan helped Indianapolis Motor Speedway unveil the 2019 Indianapolis 500 pace car this week, with the help of wife Lauren and son Deco. After taking a lap around the oval in the 2019 Corvette Grand Sport, Deco told Dad that he wanted to take the car home.
It would give the Kanaans a matched set to go with the 2013 Corvette they already have, but Tony knows the only way to get this one is to win the 103rd running on May 26. Can you say motivation?
🇺🇸 Today I had the honor to unveil the 2019 @TeamChevy Corvette Pace Car for the 103rd #Indy500 at @IMS. Deco thinks I should take this one home. I kinda agree with him 😜#IndyCar #PaceCar pic.twitter.com/TEw2OYroMl
— Tony Kanaan (@TonyKanaan) April 1, 2019