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Mutoh: My season

Sunday, November 22, 2009
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Hideki Mutoh, who completed his second season in the IZOD IndyCar Series and with Andretti Green Racing, reviews his year in a narrative for indycar.com.

This year was my second year with Andretti Green Racing and in IndyCar Series. In the beginning of this year, I decided to set a very high goal -- to win at least one race this year. I knew it would be tough, but I felt I needed to have a high goal.

Unfortunately, I couldn't accomplish my goal so I must say I am a little disappointed with my overall results. But I was able to be in the top five on the last two road courses of the season, so I am confident that I am getting much more used to handling and driving the IndyCar. I know I have learned so much from my two years in the IndyCar Series and I am eager to learn more.

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I think I was able to show what I've learned from the past races and was able to "race" with all the veteran drivers this year.

The biggest regret I have this year would be my crash during qualifying at the Indy Japan race at Motegi. Not only because it was my home race, but I promised myself that I would show my best performance there in front of the fans in Japan. I was in pain on the race day, but all the cheering and support I felt from the fans helped me finish the race. I am so grateful for having such great fans and their support.

All in all, the race result was not what I wished for but I was able to realize how great my fans and IndyCar fans are, so it was a great race for me in that respect.

In every single race, I felt the strong support from my team and the pit crews and I want to thank them for their warm support. I think I had one of the best crews and their support meant a lot for me.

I cannot say much about the 2010 season but I hope I will be racing in the IndyCar Series again and can bring back a win to the team.