McLAUGHLIN PROVES HE’S A FAST LEARNER

The problem with starring in the first race of a double-header but struggling in the second is that your glory hasn’t lasted long. But nothing should take away from what Scott McLaughlin achieved last weekend in Texas. By completing a New Zealand 1-2 in the first race – just a quarter-second behind one of his heroes, Scott Dixon – he also upheld Penske honour on a night when the team’s other three cars suffered a technical problem (Will Power), strategic misfortune (Power and Simon Pagenaud) and a penalty (Josef Newgarden). “It’s a big thing taking on my first oval race,” said the three-time Australian Supercars champion. “Just tried to get through the first few laps. I was pretty cautious – probably too cautious in my first stint. Just sort of worked up…

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Autosport (Digital) - 1 Issue, 06/05/21

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