Fast Six: What's trending in INDYCAR
Mark Robinson
APR 24, 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.
The signs of May
It’s a certainty that the month of May and all its wonder are just around the corner when city streets in downtown Indianapolis are renamed in honor of the drivers who’ll be competing in the Indianapolis 500.
Several NTT IndyCar Series drivers helped hang their own named street signs, including Tony Kanaan, Spencer Pigot, Marcus Ericsson and Ed Jones.
Move over “Meridian Street.” The SW corner of Washington and Meridian is now known as “Tony Kanaan Ave”
— Dave Furst (@DaveFurst) April 22, 2019
The #Indy500 countdown continues! @TonyKanaan @AJFoytRacing @rtv6 pic.twitter.com/KW59MUkPE0
Pigot St is back on the map in downtown Indy! Thanks @IMS for letting me help hang it up! #ThisIsMay #Indy500 pic.twitter.com/lAIFXpLoMS
— Spencer Pigot (@SpencerPigot) April 23, 2019
Ericsson Blvd is a real thing in Indianapolis! #INDYCAR || #ThisIsMay pic.twitter.com/Tr4fLlevF7
— Arrow Schmidt Peterson (@SPMIndyCar) April 23, 2019
. @Edjonesracing drove something unique today, the cherry picker when hanging his very own street sign🚏Head over to the Northwest corner of Washington and Capitol St. to walk the @IndyCar #JonesDr 🏎💨 #ThisIsMay pic.twitter.com/u9BUTd1JtL
— ScuderiaCorsa (@Scuderia_Corsa) April 23, 2019
Back in black
At Wednesday’s Indianapolis Motor Speedway open test, Team Penske’s Will Power was pleased to unveil his sharp-looking ride for the 103rd Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge. The defending winner will ride around the oval in a matte black No. 12 Verizon Chevrolet.
Bringing a little bit of May into the month of April. Let's do this 👍🏁
— Will Power (@12WillPower) April 24, 2019
// #INDYCAR / @IMS pic.twitter.com/LIuJQ5RZ95
Ready to rock
Fernando Alonso prepared for his return to Indianapolis Motor Speedway with extensive time in a racing simulator. The McLaren driver looks in complete command.
A Magic moment for Helio
A pair of sports legends met last week when NBA great Earvin “Magic” Johnson and three-time Indianapolis 500 winner Helio Castroneves caught up at a convention for Team Penske sponsor Shell. Now sure if they compared championship rings.
Now this is a duo. 💪 @h3lio and @MagicJohnson at the @Shell Wholesalers Convention today! pic.twitter.com/ynyixmU3eJ
— Team Penske (@Team_Penske) April 19, 2019
How many dozens in 200?
Andretti Autosport celebrated the 200th win in the team’s history through all racing disciplines by treating staff members to Jack’s Donuts. It appeared to be a winning move.
Scenes from the @jacksdonuts party at HQ celebrating 2️⃣0️⃣0️⃣🏆! #AllAndretti pic.twitter.com/syxcF3scbh
— Andretti Autosport (@FollowAndretti) April 22, 2019
Taking pause to honor their memory
When the Andretti family visited New York City last week to unveil the car Marco Andretti will run in this year’s Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge, the three generations – Marco, father Michael and grandfather Mario – took time to visit the humbling Sept. 11 memorial in lower Manhattan.
The hashtag on the tweet, #NeverForget, says it all.
Italian roots, American dreams.
— Andretti Autosport (@FollowAndretti) April 18, 2019
Stopping to reflect and pay tribute to all those lost. #NeverForget pic.twitter.com/4w2dmI6XT4
