INDYCAR Fast Six: What’s Trending in @INDYCAR
INDYCAR’s #FastSix is a report that borrows from all things found online about Verizon 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.
Kart 4 Kids
Ahead of the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg to roll off the 2018 Verizon IndyCar Series season, Sebastien Bourdais has joined forces with Kart 4 Kids, Inc. in the seventh annual Kart 4 Kids Pro-Am Kart Race to Benefit Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg.
The karting event takes place today and features a number of INDYCAR drivers. Even if you’re not there, you can support this cause via a silent auction of great racing memorabilia: https://k4k2018.auction-bid.org/microsite/items.
My 2018 @GPSTPETE helmet, 2017 @FordPerformanceGT and @IndyCar firesuits are up for bids right here https://t.co/kxPMqPUPyP . All proceeds going straight to @AllChildrens pic.twitter.com/KrSlHT5In3
— Sébastien Bourdais (@BourdaisOnTrack) March 6, 2018
Power and Pagenaud among #BachelorNation?
Little did we know, among the millions of people watching “The Bachelor” finale this week were Team Penske teammates Will Power and Simon Pagenaud. This Twitter exchange highlights one of many tweets from Power, who became pretty engrossed in the drama involving former Indy car driver Arie Luyendyk Jr. on Monday.
So you too are watching hahahahaha
— Simon Pagenaud (@simonpagenaud) March 6, 2018
Better yet, it didn’t end there. Power continued his Bachelor tweeting during Tuesday’s final live episode.
Last night was the first episode I watched of the @BachelorABC – Now I see why it gets big ratings.. You can’t make this sh* * up!
— Will Power (@12WillPower) March 7, 2018
Will Power might have just become a card-carrying member of #BachelorNation this week.
Now that’s a throwback
James Hinchcliffe took us back in time, 14 years to be exact, to his high school days in this Instagram post. Even then, it was clear he had eyes for Becky Dalton, who is now his girlfriend. How sweet, Hinch.
Back in red, white and blue
Conor Daly’s announcement that he’ll be running in the Indianapolis 500 presented by PennGrade Motor Oil in the United States Air Force No. 17 Honda made ripples in the social world on Tuesday. It’s very clear, the proud American driver found himself a perfect complement to go racing this May.
Today we can finally announce that I have the pleasure of representing the @usairforce @USAFRecruiting in the #17 @ThomBurnsRacing with @DaleCoyneRacing Honda in the 2018 #Indy500. As an American, this is a great honor and I couldn’t be more proud to drive this beauty. #USAF pic.twitter.com/azrjl5WN0O
— Conor Daly (@ConorDaly22) March 6, 2018
Happy birthday, Mario
Racing legend Mario Andretti celebrated his 78th birthday last week. Based on this tweet of his, the Twitterverse and beyond let him know how loved he was. True to form, Mario made sure to mention the birthday call he received from his “BFF,” A.J. Foyt. Aren’t these guys the best?
When a person does something nice, you should say thank you. But what if you need to thank a million people from all over the world? I don’t know how I deserved so much love today, but thank you for all the birthday wishes. Even got a phone call from my BFF- AJ Foyt
— Mario Andretti (@MarioAndretti) February 28, 2018
Rahal’s ready to go
It’s the first race week of 2018 and Graham Rahal is racin’ to go. Apparently, so are nearly 1,000 Twitter users who liked this tweet. Let’s do this, indeed!
On my way to Florida. It’s time to go. Time to win. The future of our sport is brighter than ever, and I’m determined to play a roll in growing it further. Let’s do this. 🇺🇸🏁👍🏻
— Graham Rahal (@GrahamRahal) March 6, 2018
Source: https://www.indycar.com
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