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.
Follow for a follow
In the latest segment of #TFW (“that feeling when”), Schmidt Peterson Motorsports driver James Hinchcliffe details how much a follow on Instagram from Grammy award-winning musician Justin Timberlake would mean to him. If you are reading this, Justin, can you help a brother out?
Beast mode for all
Lululemon said it best below: beast mode defined. Schmidt Peterson Motorsports rookie Robert Wickens gave a shout out to the clothing brand for the workout gear that helps him stay in shape with a video of his routine at PitFit Training in Indianapolis. But, a beast mode video like this doesn’t go unnoticed, especially from fellow drivers, including Simon Pagenaud, James Hinchcliffe (who is featured in Wickens’ video) and Alexander Rossi, who each poked.
A swap of champions
Tony Kanaan, Indianapolis 500 and Verizon IndyCar Series champion, spent the mid-season break racing in the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Kanaan traded one of his helmets with none other than Formula One champion and 2018 Le Mans winner Fernando Alonso.
Jungle Graham
Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing’s Graham Rahal returned to his hometown of Columbus, Ohio where he visited with his godfather, “Jungle” Jack Hanna, at the Columbus Zoo.
Courting the triple crown
Fernando Alonso stunned the world by participating in the 2017 Indianapolis 500 and did so again over the weekend by winning the 2018 24 Hours of Le Mans. Now with Monaco Grand Prix and Le Mans wins, there is only one box left to check on the motorsports triple crown: winning the Indy 500.
Happy Father’s Day
Verizon IndyCar Series drivers, including 2018 Indianapolis 500 winner Will Power, showed appreciation and wished their fathers and all fathers a very Happy Father’s Day.