Machine Green Dominates Final Nazareth Race
Written by Josh Katinger · August 29, 2004
Though Roger Penske had his ship righted for qualifying at Nazareth, the “new guard” in team ownership, Andretti Green Racing, sent the Penske squad away from the final race at Nazareth with no trophies. The Nazareth track, which Penske designed, will be shut down after this event. However, the sentimentality of this win is just as great for local resident Michael Andretti whose family has made this area of Pennsylvania their home for many years.
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Part of “The Captain’s” undoing was a faulty pit stop for Hornish when Sam tried to exit the pit too early and rip his fuel hose. One of the fuel men was doused with water after he was doused with fuel. Penske himself threw the first bucket.
While I wish the Penske team had a better showing for the final trip to “Roger’s” track, I’m pretty happy for Andretti too. Michael called the win the biggest of his career as an owner. There is no question that Michael Andretti was a great driver, but the speed with which he has excelled as an owner is pretty staggering too. With his second place finish Tony Kanaan is coming closer to his, and Andretti’s dream of their first IRL Championships.
Race Results
Pos Car Driver Chassis-Engine Laps Gap Status
1. 26 Dan Wheldon Dallara-Honda 225
2. 11 Tony Kanaan Dallara-Honda 225 3.5553
3. 27 Dario Franchitti Dallara-Honda 225 4.0267
4. 15 Buddy Rice G Force-Honda 225 4.4452
5. 3 Helio Castroneves Dallara-Toyota 225 5.2619
6. 10 Darren Manning G Force-Toyota 225 5.4224
7. 5 Adrian Fernandez G Force-Honda 225 6.8983
8. 7 Bryan Herta Dallara-Honda 225 8.3417
9. 1 Scott Dixon G Force-Toyota 225 8.7601
10. 17 Vitor Meira G Force-Honda 225 9.1176
11. 6 Sam Hornish Jr. Dallara-Toyota 225 9.9569
12. 51 Alex Barron Dallara-Chevrolet 225 18.7551
13. 4 Tomas Scheckter Dallara-Chevrolet 223 2 laps
14. 20 Jaques Lazier Dallara-Chevrolet 223 0.3756
15. 14 A.J. Foyt IV Dallara-Toyota 223 9.0926
16. 24 Felipe Giaffone Dallara-Chevrolet 222 3 laps
17. 12 Tora Takagi Dallara-Toyota 219 6 laps
18. 2 Townsend Bell Dallara-Chevrolet 181 44 laps Accident
19. 8 Scott Sharp Dallara-Toyota 179 46 laps Accident
20. 52 Ed Carpenter Dallara-Chevrolet 134 91 laps Accident
21. 55 Kosuke Matsuura G Force-Honda 115 110 laps Mechanical
22. 13 Mark Taylor G Force-Honda 57 168 laps Accident
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I think it’s time for “The Captain” to turn his sea liscense and sail a desk. Leave the on track racing to the young aggressive guys.
Makes me wonder if the teams performance is mediocre because of him or if they’d be worse without him.