The Manila Times

One-two sweep for Volkswagen Andretti Rallycross in Indianapol­is

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SCOTT Speed dominated the other weekend in Indianapol­is, earning a much- needed win at Volkswagen Andretti Rallycross’ home event at Lucas Oil Raceway ahead of his teammate Tanner Foust. The result marks another 1- 2 finish for the Volkswagen Andretti Rallycross team that has scored four such results in 2017.

Speed was on a mission as soon as the race weekend began, setting the fastest time in qualifying and winning each of his preliminar­y races on his way to a maximum points haul for the weekend.

“What a great way to celebrate our team’s home race, with a commanding 1- 2 finish,” said Speed after the race. “We knew we needed to get the most out of this weekend to help our championsh­ip hopes, and that’s just what we did. I couldn’t be prouder of the Volkswagen Andretti Rallycross crew, and I’m looking forward to keeping this momentum rolling.”

Foust’s Indianapol­is event was not as simple as his teammate’s, unable to enjoy a clean Heat race for much of the weekend. The driver of the No. 34 Rockstar Energy Drink Beetle GRC still proved to be more than a match for the rest of the field, working his way forward in each event on his way to a second- place finish.

“We had a tough weekend on this side of the garage, but fought through for a good batch of points,” said Foust. “We didn’t get quite the result we wanted, but I know that we can get back on the right track for the rest of the season and I’m proud of all the Volkswagen Andretti guys who put on a great show in front of their friends and family.”

Speed’s complete sweep of the weekend allowed the driver of the No. 41 Oberto Circle K Beetle GRC to retake second position in the provisiona­l points standings behind his teammate. Volkswagen continues to grow its lead in the manufactur­er’s championsh­ip with yet another 2017 victory.

Volkswagen Andretti Rallycross will return to action next month for its second, annual visit to Atlantic City on August 12- 13.

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