INDYCAR's #FastSix is a report that borrows from all things found online about Verizon IndyCar Series racing, its drivers and people. We find pics, quips and the occasional GIF as INDYCAR drivers live their extraordinary lives and put the evidence on Twitter, Instagram and more. Check back regularly for the latest.
Life-sized?
Indianapolis 500 entrant Stefan Wilson found his lookalike at the Rev presented by Fifth Third Bank party – only to find that it wasn’t quite up to scale with his 6-foot-4 frame. Andretti Autosport responded with a screenshot of teammate Zach Veach’s Instagram story taking pride that they indeed made his cutout to be taller than Veach’s actual 5-foot-5 height.
May the Fourth be with you!
Indianapolis Motor Speedway joined in the “Star Wars” day celebration with photos of iconic film figures around the track.
Sous chef on duty
Andretti Autosport driver Alexander Rossi was in the kitchen with Butterball, one of the team’s sponsors. Who else would he choose for a sous chef than his beloved pup, Brunner.
Technology problems
Harding Racing’s Gabby Chaves took to Twitter for advice from fans on how to get the facial recognition feature to unlock his iPhone X. Luckily, fans helped solve Gabby’s problem to the point that he can unlock his phone with his racing helmet on.
Here’s to the crews
With the kickoff to the month of May action beginning this weekend with the INDYCAR Grand Prix, Schmidt Peterson Motorsports unveiled its Gasoline Alley garage wall decor. The murals around the perimeter of the garage pay homage to crew members past and present.
Welcome home
Conor Daly, a 2018 Indianapolis 500 entrant for Dale Coyne Racing with Thom Burns Racing, recently moved into a new home. His dad, former racer Derek Daly, gave him the ultimate housewarming gift: an authentic scale replica of Derek’s 1982 Formula 1 Williams Racing machine. We can only imagine that Conor has a special place in mind for this treasure in the new home.