Pippa Mann returns to Indy 500

Pippa Mann will aim for the Grail for the 8th time by participating in the Indy 500 on May 26. The Briton will join Clauson-Marshall Racing associated with Chevrolet, the champion team in the US Auto Club National which will be in partnership with Ross Motorsports.

Clauson-Marshall Racing was created in 2016 in memory of Bryan Clauson, present three times at the start of the Indianapolis 500, who died in a midget accident.

“I am delighted to have the chance to evolve within Clauson-Marshall Racing for their first participation in the Indy 500, comments Pippa Mann. It's more than just a commitment in my eyes. Wearing the No. 39 will be an honor that I do not take lightly and I would like to thank Tim Clauson, Richard Marshall and Stanley Ross for believing in me. »

“I had the chance in 2012 to come to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway as the father of a driver who was competing in the Indy 500 for the first time., adds Tim Clauson. We now have the honor of taking part in this legendary event. We are honored to be engaged with Driven2SaveLives as organ and tissue donation became an important part of our lives in 2016."

“We are lucky to have Pippa Mann at the wheel, he says. After seeing how she did last year, we were sure we would help her get back to the Speedway if we could. »

Pippa Mann finished in 17th place in 2017, her best result at the Indy 500. She failed to qualify last year.