Race Control – May 2019

34 • RACE CONTROL

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“I’m really pleased for Takuma, he drove beautifully,” Rahal said. “The

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honestly think Takuma was in a league of his own.”

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into a tire barrier shortly after while avoiding Tony Kanaan of AJ Foyt Racing

as both attempted to enter pit lane.

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“We’ve got to be happy with that,” Dixon said. “It’s always tough

competition. We come here to win, but second place (was) great for points.

... Hopefully, we can try and get a win here one day.”

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champion and his best showing in nine Barber races.

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great car,” Bourdais said. “I guess we were one of the rare teams to stick to