{"id":316691,"date":"2023-07-16T23:45:00","date_gmt":"2023-07-16T23:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=316691"},"modified":"2023-07-17T02:59:55","modified_gmt":"2023-07-17T02:59:55","slug":"debutant-furious-as-indycar-cameo-lasts-one-corner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=316691","title":{"rendered":"Debutant 'furious' as IndyCar cameo lasts one corner"},"content":{"rendered":"

Tom Blomqvist was visibly bemused after his highly-anticipated IndyCar Series<\/a> debut lasted just a few hundred metres.<\/p>\n

Following a difficult two days of practice and qualifying in mixed conditions, the ring-in racer<\/a> was buried towards the back of the field for his first start in 20th.<\/p>\n

Hoping to stay out of trouble, Blomqvist got sandwiched up against the wall when Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing's Jack Harvey got into the side of Ryan Hunter-Reay.<\/p>\n

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The Ed Carpenter Racing driver had nowhere to go but into the side of Blomqvist, setting off a chain reaction that resulted in carnage and four retirements on the first lap.<\/p>\n

\"Tom<\/p>\n

Blomqvist's car suffered significant suspension damage, forcing him to park up.<\/p>\n

Among the victims was Benjamin Pedersen for AJ Foyt Racing while several more were stung by the pile-up and the wait that ensued to clean up the mess.<\/p>\n

"This is the last thing I wanted to happen today," said Blomqvist.<\/p>\n

"I was on the outside of that corner. I couldn't get across. I knew this was a risk looking at the race from last year, so I really didn't want to be there, but I had no choice at the time.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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"Then the problem is you're at the mercy of people on your inside and unfortunately they couldn't make it work.\u00a0<\/p>\n

"I was the last guy there just getting pushed into the wall. Yeah, I'm pretty furious, to be honest, because I'm not out there fighting for anything.\u00a0<\/p>\n

"I just wanted to get a race under my belt. It's exactly not what I wanted to happen today. So yeah, I'm pretty devastated, pretty gutted.\u00a0<\/p>\n

"I'm really sorry for the guys and the team as well. They've worked really hard and it's been a good opportunity for me to be here and to not even get one lap is obviously extremely frustrating."<\/p>\n

\"The<\/p>\n

Blomqvist was filling in for Simon Pagenaud who was ruled unfit by series medical officials after his titanic rollover at Mid-Ohio.<\/p>\n

Although ruled out for the most recent race at Toronto, the Frenchman said he feels fine and is ready to return.<\/p>\n

The IndyCar Series continues on July 23-24 with a double-header at Iowa Speedway.<\/p>\n

As yet, Meyer Shank Racing has not confirmed who will drive the No.60 entry alongside Helio Castroneves.<\/p>\n

\"Tom<\/p>\n

In any case, Blomqvist should be available to race if needed with the next IMSA SportsCar Championship event, where he usually competes, not featuring the top GTP cars.<\/p>\n

Blomqvist's disastrous debut mightn't be the last time IndyCar sees him.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The sports car champion is rumoured to be in the mix for a full-time ride at Meyer Shank Racing in 2024<\/a>, with suggestions he could replace Pagenaud or Castroneves.<\/p>\n

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