May 16, 2008
Patrick Fastest in Second Week
As suspected, Danica Patrick was concentrating on race set-up during the first week of practice, which led to a solid third row starting position on the first day of qualifying. On Wednesday, Patrick was quickest of all drivers as most of the 22 qualified drivers continued to work on race set-up. She lapped the famed 2.5-mile oval in 40.6891 seconds. Target Chip Ganassi Racing’s Scott Dixon was second fastest with a lap of 220.556 mph while Team Penske’s Sam Hornish Jr. was third.
Patrick’s Andretti Green Racing teammates Marco Andretti and Dario Franchitti rounded out the top five.
Chart of the fastest laps on days when a cash bonus is paid:
Date Driver Speed
May 9 Dan Wheldon 226.391 mph
May 10 Scott Dixon 226.473 mph
May 11 Scott Dixon 227.167 mph
May 16 Danica Patrick 221.189 mph
http://motorsport.com/news/article.asp?ID=253101
http://www.usatoday.com/sports/motor/irl/2007-05-16-indy-practice_N.htm
