Recap: Phoenix spring training
INDYCAR PRIX VIEW TEST:
> Friday, Feb. 26 and Saturday, Feb. 27 at Phoenix International Raceway
> On-track sessions: 12-3 p.m. and 5-8 p.m. local/Mountain
> Open to the public: Saturday, Feb. 27, 11:30 a.m.-8 p.m. local/Mountain [details here]
> Autograph session: Saturday, Feb. 27, 3:45 p.m. local/Mountain [details here]
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POST-SESSION RECAP, FRIDAY, FEB. 26:
> CK’s Recap: “Today was the first time I’ve ever run any laps on the oval here at Phoenix. The last time I was here was actually in 2003 in the F2000 car on the road course. It’s definitely a different sensation, but it’s really fun. It’s a pretty serious race track with a lot of banking in Turn 1 and a little less banking in Turn 3, but a lot of commitment involved. It’s really smooth all the way through. It’s a lot like Iowa just smoother and a little longer track length. We didn’t get a great read on everything quite yet – it was still pretty early in the day. We did get in a good first few runs and were able to make some changes that helped us learn quite a bit and prepare for the rest of the open test.”
POST-SESSION RECAP, SATURDAY, FEB. 27:
> CK’s Recap: “Overall it’s been great to be back at Phoenix International Raceway. The fan turn out today for the free Saturday was awesome – it’s really great to see the excitement for the Verizon IndyCar Series coming back to race here. We made some progress over the last few days on the No. 83 and we’ve really learned a lot. We’ll take what we can from our teammates as well and focus on coming back prepared and ready to go racing in April.”