Hinchcliffe gives up on Indy chase

INDIANAPOLIS — James Hinchcliffe is no longer looking for a way to get into the Indianapolis 500. The Canadian driver revealed Wednesday that “barring unforeseen circumstances,” he would not start Sunday’s race and a decision had been made to stop “pursuing other options” after he failed to make the 33-car field during qualifying last weekend. Missing IndyCar’s showcase race, which is worth double points, likely takes Hinchcliffe out of the series championship hunt. He is currently fifth in the points standings.