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We finished fourth on track and sort of only got there because of him. He was punching holes left, right and centre and I was just following him through for part of the race. So big thanks to him, as well." Hinchcliffe qualified sixth on the 26-car grid, but was forced to start 16th after an unauthorized engine change. Despite the difficulty of passing on the narrow 3.167-kilometre street circuit, he moved up 13 positions in 85 laps to earn the final podium position. He started the week with a test at Infineon Raceway in Sonoma, Calif. An engine failure during the test forced a new engine for the Long Beach race, which violated a series rule and cost Hinchcliffe 10 positions on the starting grid. Following the Sonoma test, Chevrolets engineers opted to change the engines in all the Chevrolet cars, bumping 11 drivers back on the Long Beach grid. "We went to Sonoma to try to have a good test and learn a little bit about the race coming up there in August. 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The past two races on Belle Isle, in 2008 and 2007, had just nine lead changes combined when Justin Wilson and Tony Kanaan won. "Its one of the toughest tracks we come to as far as passing," Dixon said after earning his 18th career pole. "Its definitely a handful to get around here. "Its a fun track, but man its crazy out there. Penskes Will Power, the IndyCar points leader, will start Sundays race alongside Dixon in the front row, Alex Tagliani will begin a season-best third with Simon Pagenaud fourth and EJ Viso fifth. Dixon gave Chip Ganassi Racing its first pole this year and hopes to give the team its second straight win. It will be tough for Dario Franchitti to do it. The reigning Indianapolis 500 champion and Ganassi driver will start 15th in the 25-car field. He blamed Ed Carpenters sputtering car and questionable tactics for getting in his way and slowing him down in qualifying. "When a faster car does come up, get the hell out of the road," Franchitti said. 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"We still have to race on Sunday." With Penskes money, power and passion, the area in which he lives has an auto race again for the first time since 2008. "This is an opportunity to showcase Detroit," Penske said. "We have 5 hours of TV coverage, great support from the corporate community along with having the mayors office and city council on the same page to benefit the city and region." Penske is hoping the series owners can stick together after he said they were unified during an hour-long gathering prior to a meeting with IndyCar CEO Randy Bernard on Saturday afternoon. "Everyone in there is good," Penske said before taking off on a scooter -- just minutes before Bernard walked in the Panther Racing hospitality tent to address the group. Bernard, the leader of a series that seems to be building momentum off a thrilling Indy 500, confirmed speculation on his Twitter account that a team owner is trying to get him fired. Bernard doesnt regret publicly fueling the discord, adding he has been an advocate for the owners during his two-plus years in charge. He was pleased with his talk with owners that lasted almost 40 minutes. "We had a very productive meeting," he said. "It was excellent." Power hopes IndyCar leadership, team owners and drivers can figure out a way to avoid stunting success that has been building since two American open-wheel series became one in 2008 after division drained the interest in the sport. "Were growing in terms of fans at the track, sponsorships, competition at the track and car count," Power said. "If you think about where we are compared to five years ago, its a massive difference -- night and day." ' ' ' |
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