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Speeds escalate as Power goes to the top

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Finally, an action-packed day at Indy!  As far as speeds go, Penske cars were 1-3-4, with Will Power topping everyone at 227.778 mph.

All 40 entered car-driver combinations took to the Speedway, but the big story is still Simona's crash.  As noted previously, she sufferred second-degree burns on one hand and the (new) chassis was totaled.  Thankfully, though, she seems to be in high spirits.

Finally, a tip of the cap to the Sam Schmidt-affiliated cars of Alex Tagliani, Townsend Bell and Dan Wheldon.  Tagliani was P2, and the other two showed surprising speeds all day.  Pole contenders?  Not likely, but nice to see.

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Will Power at Barber Motorsports Park. He was fastest at Indy today with a lap of 227.778 mph.
Will Power at Barber Motorsports Park. He was fastest at Indy today with a lap of 227.778 mph.
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