EVENT SUMMARY: 2013 Grand Prix of Baltimore presented by SRT
2013 Season, Event Summaries — By More Front Wing Staff on August 28, 2013 11:15 am*
2013 Grand Prix of Baltimore presented by SRT
Sunday, September 1, 2013
Race Winner: Simon Pagenaud
Official box score – View PDF
Post-race analysis »
Post-race point standings »
Important times »
Track facts »
Entrant facts »
History »
Session times »
Pre-race point standings »
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POST-RACE ANALYSIS
| Box score: | View PDF |
| Lap chart: | View PDF |
| Tire use chart: | View JPG |
| Leader lap summary: | View PDF |
| Pit stop summary: | View PDF |
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POST-RACE POINT STANDINGS
Driver standings:
| Rank | Car | Driver | Points |
| 1 | 3 | Helio Castroneves | 501 |
| 2 | 9 | Scott Dixon | 452 |
| 3 | 77 | Simon Pagenaud | 431 |
| 4 | 25 | Marco Andretti | 430 |
| 5 | 1 | Ryan Hunter-Reay | 427 |
| 6 | 19 | Justin Wilson | 393 |
| 7 | 10 | Dario Franchitti | 388 |
| 8 | 27 | James Hinchcliffe | 376 |
| 9 | 12 | Will Power | 371 |
| 10 | 83 | Charlie Kimball | 363 |
| 11 | 11 | Tony Kanaan | 346 |
| 12 | 5 | EJ Viso | 304 |
| 13 | 7 | Sebastien Bourdais | 297 |
| 14 | 67 | Josef Newgarden | 291 |
| 15 | 78 | Simona de Silvestro | 278 |
| 15 | 14 | Takuma Sato | 278 |
| 17 | 20 | Ed Carpenter | 277 |
| 18 | 15 | Graham Rahal | 266 |
| 19 | 16 | James Jakes | 244 |
| 20 | 55 | Tristan Vautier (R) | 230 |
| 21 | 6 | Sebastian Saavedra | 196 |
| 22 | 22/4 | Oriol Servia | 185 |
| 23 | 98 | Alex Tagliani | 163 |
| 24 | 17/18 | Mike Conway | 149 |
| 25 | 8/4 | Ryan Briscoe | 100 |
| 26 | 4/98 | JR Hildebrand | 93 |
| 27 | 18 | Ana Beatriz | 72 |
| 28 | 26 | Carlos Muñoz | 67 |
| 29 | 2 | AJ Allmendinger | 65 |
| 30 | 63/18 | Pippa Mann | 29 |
| 31 | 18 | James Davison | 27 |
| 32 | 98 | Luca Filippi | 22 |
| 33 | 18 | Stefan Wilson | 14 |
| 34 | 41 | Conor Daly | 11 |
| 35 | 60 | Townsend Bell | 10 |
| 36 | 91 | Buddy Lazier | 8 |
| 36 | 81 | Katherine Legge | 8 |
| 36 | 97 | Lucas Luhr | 8 |
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Manufacturer standings:
| Rank | Manufacturer | Points |
| 1 | Chevrolet | 120 |
| 2 | Honda | 120 |
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Top-five finisher bonus winnings (unofficial tally):
| Rank | Car | Driver | Payout |
| 1 | 9 | Scott Dixon | $170,000 |
| 2 | 1 | Ryan Hunter-Reay | $155,000 |
| 3 | 3 | Helio Castroneves | $140,000 |
| 4 | 10 | Dario Franchitti | $120,000 |
| 5 | 27 | James Hinchcliffe | $115,000 |
| 6 | 77 | Simon Pagenaud | $105,000 |
| 7 | 12 | Will Power | $95,000 |
| 8 | 25 | Marco Andretti | $80,000 |
| 8 | 19 | Justin Wilson | $80,000 |
| 10 | 83 | Charlie Kimball | $75,000 |
| 11 | 7 | Sebastien Bourdais | $65,000 |
| 11 | 11 | Tony Kanaan | $65,000 |
| 13 | 14 | Takuma Sato | $60,000 |
| 14 | 18 | Mike Conway | $55,000 |
| 15 | 67 | Josef Newgarden | $45,000 |
| 16 | 15 | Graham Rahal | $35,000 |
| 17 | 20 | Ed Carpenter | $30,000 |
| 18 | 16 | James Jakes | $25,000 |
| 18 | 5 | EJ Viso | $25,000 |
| 20 | 22 | Oriol Servia | $15,000 |
| 21 | 78 | Simona de Silvestro | $10,000 |
| 22 | 4 | JR Hildebrand | $10,000 |
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Non-Leaders Circle entry winnings (unofficial tally):
| Rank | Car | Team | Payout |
| 1 | 55 | Schmidt Peterson Motorsports | $515,000 |
| 2 | 16 | Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing | $485,000 |
| 3 | 6 | Dragon Racing | $480,000 |
| 4 | 2 | Penske Racing | $65,000 |
| 5 | 97 | Sarah Fisher Hartman Racing | $30,000 |
| 6 | 26 | Andretti Autosport | $25,000 |
IMPORTANT TIMES
| Green flag: | 2:30 PM EDT (local)* |
| Race broadcast: | 2:00 PM EDT on NBC Sports Network (Followed at 5:00 PM EDT by Firestone Indy Lights) |
| Qualifying: | 12:00-1:10 PM EDT Saturday (Broadcast 6:00 PM EDT Saturday on NBC Sports Network) |
| Practice sessions: | 10:10-10:55 AM EDT Friday 2:30-3:15 PM EDT Friday 9:05-9:50 AM EDT Saturday 10:15-10:45 AM EDT Sunday |
| Drivers meeting: | 11:00 AM-12:00 PM EDT Sunday Live stream on INDYCAR ’13 |
| Full weekend schedule: | View PDF |
| Radio/live timing and scoring: | INDYCAR Race Control |
*1:30 PM CDT , 12:30 PM MDT, 11:30 AM PDT, 3:30 PM BRT, 6:30 PM GMT, 6:30 AM Mon NZST, 4:30 AM Mon AEST, 3:30 AM Mon JST
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TRACK FACTS
| Track type: | Temporary street circuit |
| Length: | 2.04 miles |
| Race distance: | 75 laps (153 miles) |
| Number of turns: | 12 |
| Track map: | View Image |
| Start: | Rolling |
| Restarts: | Double-file |
| Event Twitter account and hashtag: | @GPofBaltimore, #GPoB |
| Weather forecast: |
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ENTRANT FACTS
| Entry list: | View PDF |
| Spotter guide: | View PDF |
| Pit assignments: | View PDF |
| Driver performance: | View PDF |
| Wing configuration: | Road/street |
| Boost level: | 160 kPa (up from 150 kPa) +200 RPM; 150 seconds total, 10 bursts available (No activation delay in 2013) |
| Tires available per entry: | From Firestone: The dry-condition (slick) tire specifications for Baltimore are the same as used at four previous street courses this season – St. Petersburg, Long Beach, Detroit and Toronto. The wet-condition (grooved) spec is the same that debuted in 2012.Primary: Each entry receives five sets* for the race weekend (*-each entry must complete at least five laps during the first practice session to earn the fifth set of primary tires from its weekend allotment); rookie drivers and those outside the top 10 in points receive a sixth set that must be returned following the first practice session.Alternate: The alternates pair the same tire construction as the primary with a softer tread compound to provide more grip and faster lap times, while trading off some compound durability. Each entry receives three sets for the race weekend.
Wets: Each entry has five sets available for the race weekend. |
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HISTORY
| Last two wins: | 2012 – Ryan Hunter-Reay, Andretti Autosport 2011 – Will Power, Penske Racing |
| Last two poles: | 2012 – Will Power, Penske Racing (94.184 MPH) 2011 – Will Power, Penske Racing (91.520 MPH) |
| Track pole record: | 94.184 MPH (2012, Will Power) |
SESSION TIMES
Race – Official results
| Rank | Start | Car | Driver | Engine | Laps | Comment |
| 1 | 3 | 77 | Simon Pagenaud | H | 75 | |
| 2 | 5 | 67 | Josef Newgarden | H | 75 | |
| 3 | 22 | 7 | Sebastien Bourdais | C | 75 | |
| 4 | 4 | 19 | Justin Wilson | H | 75 | |
| 5 | 17 | 78 | Simona de Silvestro | C | 75 | |
| 6 | 9 | 83 | Charlie Kimball | H | 75 | |
| 7 | 11 | 27 | James Hinchcliffe | C | 75 | |
| 8 | 19 | 6 | Sebastian Saavedra | C | 75 | |
| 9 | 7 | 3 | Helio Castroneves | C | 75 | |
| 10 | 16 | 25 | Marco Andretti | C | 75 | |
| 11 | 6 | 55 | Tristan Vautier (R) | H | 74 | |
| 12 | 15 | 4 | Oriol Servia | C | 74 | |
| 13 | 20 | 5 | EJ Viso | C | 74 | |
| 14 | 18 | 20 | Ed Carpenter | C | 74 | |
| 15 | 14 | 11 | Tony Kanaan | C | 73 | Contact |
| 16 | 21 | 18 | Stefan Wilson (R) | H | 72 | |
| 17 | 12 | 15 | Graham Rahal | H | 68 | Contact |
| 18 | 2 | 12 | Will Power | C | 67 | |
| 19 | 1 | 9 | Scott Dixon | H | 52 | Contact |
| 20 | 8 | 1 | Ryan Hunter-Reay | C | 42 | Mechanical |
| 21 | 24 | 10 | Dario Franchitti | H | 22 | Mechanical |
| 22 | 13 | 98 | Luca Filippi (R) | H | 12 | Mechanical |
| 23 | 23 | 16 | James Jakes | H | 5 | Mechanical |
| 24 | 10 | 14 | Takuma Sato | H | 4 | Mechanical |
Red=Non-Leaders Circle entry
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Starting line-up: View PDF
Serving a 10-spot engine change grid penalty: 10-Franchitti, 16-Jakes.
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Practice 4 – Sunday morning
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Qualifying results: View PDF
Notes:
Q1, G2, 5:00 left: Red flag for 7-Bourdais contact with tires in chicane; car penalized two fastest laps for causing red flag.
Q2, 2:00 left: Red flag for contact for 15-Rahal and 55-Vautier contact with tire barrier in turn 8; car 15 penalized two fastest laps for causing red flag.
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Practice 3 – Saturday morning
Notes:
2:00: Red flag for 3-Castroneves, who goes off course in turn 8. Car is restarted and returns to pits under own power.
8:00: Red flag for contact between 9-Dixon and 12-Power in turn 12. Dixon makes light contact with wall and loses nose; Power has front wing damage.
15:00: Red flag for 11-Kanaan, who runs off course in turn 4, and 78-de Silvestro, who contacts tire barrier in turn 8.
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Qualifying groups:
Group 1: 1-Hunter-Reay, 4-Servia, 6-Saavedra, 9-Dixon, 10-Franchitti, 12-Power, 14-Sato, 15-Rahal, 16-Jakes, 18-S. Wilson, 27-Hinchcliffe, 78-de Silvestro.
Group 2: 3-Castroneves, 5-Viso, 7-Bourdais, 11-Kanaan, 19-J. Wilson, 20-Carpenter, 25-Andretti, 55-Vautier, 67-Newgarden, 77-Pagenaud, 83-Kimball, 98-Filippi.
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Practice 2 – Friday late
Notes:
11:00: Red flag for debris.
38:00: Red flag for 19-J. Wilson, who spins in turn 3. Car returns to pits under own power.
45:00: Red flag flies with checkered as 12-Power contacts the tire barrier in turn 9 and damages the nose.
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Practice 1 – Friday early
Notes:
13:00: Red flag for 7-Bourdais, who leaves track in turn 5. Car returns to pit lane under own power.
29:00: Red flag for 18-S. Wilson, who leaves track in turn 5. Car returns to pit lane under own power.
37:00: Red flag for debris.
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PRE-RACE POINT STANDINGS
Driver standings:
| Rank | Car | Driver | Points |
| 1 | 3 | Helio Castroneves | 479 |
| 2 | 9 | Scott Dixon | 440 |
| 3 | 1 | Ryan Hunter-Reay | 417 |
| 4 | 25 | Marco Andretti | 409 |
| 5 | 77 | Simon Pagenaud | 380 |
| 6 | 10 | Dario Franchitti | 379 |
| 7 | 19 | Justin Wilson | 361 |
| 8 | 12 | Will Power | 356 |
| 9 | 27 | James Hinchcliffe | 350 |
| 10 | 83 | Charlie Kimball | 335 |
| 11 | 11 | Tony Kanaan | 331 |
| 12 | 5 | EJ Viso | 287 |
| 13 | 14 | Takuma Sato | 272 |
| 14 | 7 | Sebastien Bourdais | 261 |
| 14 | 20 | Ed Carpenter | 261 |
| 16 | 15 | Graham Rahal | 252 |
| 17 | 67 | Josef Newgarden | 251 |
| 18 | 78 | Simona de Silvestro | 248 |
| 19 | 16 | James Jakes | 237 |
| 20 | 55 | Tristan Vautier | 210 |
| 21 | 6 | Sebastian Saavedra | 172 |
| 22 | 22/4 | Oriol Servia | 167 |
| 23 | 98 | Alex Tagliani | 163 |
| 24 | 17/18 | Mike Conway | 149 |
| 25 | 8/4 | Ryan Briscoe | 100 |
| 26 | 4/98 | JR Hildebrand | 93 |
| 27 | 18 | Ana Beatriz | 72 |
| 28 | 26 | Carlos Muñoz | 67 |
| 29 | 2 | AJ Allmendinger | 65 |
| 30 | 63/18 | Pippa Mann | 29 |
| 31 | 18 | James Davison | 27 |
| 32 | 98 | Luca Filippi | 14 |
| 33 | 41 | Conor Daly | 11 |
| 34 | 60 | Townsend Bell | 10 |
| 35 | 91 | Buddy Lazier | 8 |
| 35 | 81 | Katherine Legge | 8 |
| 35 | 97 | Lucas Luhr | 8 |
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Manufacturer standings:
| Rank | Manufacturer | Points |
| 1 | Chevrolet | 114 |
| 2 | Honda | 111 |
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Top-five finisher bonus winnings (unofficial tally):
| Rank | Car | Driver | Payout |
| 1 | 9 | Scott Dixon | $170,000 |
| 2 | 1 | Ryan Hunter-Reay | $155,000 |
| 3 | 3 | Helio Castroneves | $140,000 |
| 4 | 10 | Dario Franchitti | $120,000 |
| 5 | 27 | James Hinchcliffe | $115,000 |
| 6 | 12 | Will Power | $95,000 |
| 7 | 25 | Marco Andretti | $80,000 |
| 8 | 83 | Charlie Kimball | $75,000 |
| 9 | 77 | Simon Pagenaud | $70,000 |
| 10 | 11 | Tony Kanaan | $65,000 |
| 10 | 19 | Justin Wilson | $65,000 |
| 12 | 14 | Takuma Sato | $60,000 |
| 13 | 18 | Mike Conway | $55,000 |
| 14 | 7 | Sebastien Bourdais | $45,000 |
| 15 | 15 | Graham Rahal | $35,000 |
| 16 | 20 | Ed Carpenter | $30,000 |
| 17 | 16 | James Jakes | $25,000 |
| 17 | 5 | EJ Viso | $25,000 |
| 19 | 67 | Josef Newgarden | $20,000 |
| 20 | 22 | Oriol Servia | $15,000 |
| 21 | 4 | JR Hildebrand | $10,000 |
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Non-Leaders Circle entry winnings (unofficial tally):
| Rank | Car | Team | Payout |
| 1 | 55 | Schmidt Peterson Motorsports | $480,000 |
| 2 | 16 | Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing | $455,000 |
| 3 | 6 | Dragon Racing | $440,000 |
| 4 | 2 | Penske Racing | $65,000 |
| 5 | 97 | Sarah Fisher Hartman Racing | $30,000 |
| 4 | 26 | Andretti Autosport | $25,000 |