Keselowski does it again in Indianapolis

Brad Keselowski signs his second consecutive victory this season by winning the Brickyard 400 in Indianapolis.

 

Published on 10/09/2018 à 23:41

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Keselowski does it again in Indianapolis

A week after the Southern 500 in Darlingon (South Carolina), Brad Keselowski (Ford) won his second consecutive victory by winning for the first time in the Brickyard 400 contested at Indianapolis Motor Speedway postponed for one day due to the weather and which marks the end of the regular season.

The Team Penske driver took the lead over previous leader Denny Hamlin (Toyota) who struggled for a long time to maintain the lead until the last interruption caused by a big crash between Landon Cassill (Chevrolet) and Jeffrey Earnhardt (Toyota). The No. 2 Fusion got rid of the No. 11 Camry on the restart, driver Joe Gibbs having had steering problems at the end of the race.

“We didn't have the best car but we had the best team. I can't wait to go embrace the brickyard.", commented the 2012 champion.

 

 

Erik Jones (Toyota) was the closest to the winner, still finishing almost a second behind. Denny Hamlin (Toyota) completes the top three ahead of the Fords of Kevin Harvick, Clint Bowyer and Kurt Busch.

Kyle Busch (Toyota) ranks 8th behind Jamie McMurray (Chevrolet) who played for a long time in the leading group and who finished honorary champion of the regular season.

Hendrick Motorsports drivers Alex Bowman and Jimmie Johnson narrowly qualify for the first segment of the play-offs.

 

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