2012-08-29

Barracuda Racing Pre-Race Notes & Quotes:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

Grand Prix of Baltimore

 

Fast Facts

  • Driver: Alex Tagliani
  • Car: No. 98 Barracuda Racing
  • Primary sponsor: Barracuda Networks
  • Event title: Grand Prix of Baltimore
  • Location: Streets of Baltimore, Maryland
  • Track: 12-turn, 2-mile temporary street circuit
  • 2012 event counter: Mid-Ohio is the 14th stop (of 15) for the IZOD IndyCar Series

 

 Practice sessions: Friday, August 31 from 9:30-10 a.m. ET (group A), 10-10:30 a.m. (all cars) and 2:45-3:45 p.m. Saturday, September 1 from 9-10 a.m.

Qualifying: Saturday, September 1 from 12:05-1:20 p.m. ET

Race: Sunday, September 2 - Pre-race activities starting at 1:55 p.m. ET and estimated green flag at 2:47 p.m. (75 laps)

 

Broadcast Information

Race broadcast (TV): Sunday, September 2 from 12-5 p.m. ET (includes Firestone Indy Lights race) on NBC Sports Network

Race broadcast (radio): IMS Radio Network and SiriusXM (XM 94 and Sirius 212)

 

Driver Quote: Alex Tagliani

"I'm looking forward to Baltimore because so far, the Barracuda Racing No. 98 car has been fairly strong on street courses. Baltimore is an exciting event - it was very popular last year and had a fantastic turnout, so we hope to see that again this year. The track is very challenging and demanding. It's physical because it's bumpy, but I look forward to seeing the new changes on the racecourse. Hopefully it will improve passing for the fans.

 

We had a pretty good race in Sonoma, and we want to continue with strong finishes as we head into the last two races of the season. Our goal is to finish the championship strong. Since we switched to Honda in May, we've been working toward that goal. This is going to be an important weekend for Barracuda Racing. Hopefully we can show great speed again with our car and finish strong."

 

Social Media

 

Fan Opportunities

  • Barracuda Racing Tweetup with Alex Tagliani - Friday, August 31 from 12:30-1:15 p.m. ET on the IndyCar Fan Village main stage.

IZOD IndyCar Series autograph session with Alex Tagliani - Saturday, September 1 from 2:30-3:30 p.m. ET in the IndyCar Fan Village.

 

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