1999 TransWorld Diversified Services Indy 200 explained
The 1999 TransWorld Diversified Services Indy 200 was the first round of the 1999 Indy Racing League season. The race was held on January 24, 1999 at the 1miles Walt Disney World Speedway in Bay Lake, Florida.
Report
Key | Meaning |
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R | Rookie |
W | Past winner | |
Qualifying
- Restricted to just one qualifying lap after missing his original qualifying turn.[3]
- Changed to a backup car for the race. He was put in front of the two last qualifiers, as they were using provisionals.
Failed to qualify or withdrew
- Greg Gorden
R for Truscelli Team Racing - initially named for the ride, the team decided to step him down for not having enough seat time in the car, as the new chassis came just days before a scheduled test.[4] Replaced by Brian Tyler, who was due to drive for Team Pelfrey, where he was replaced by Robby Unser.[5] - Team Menard entered the #2 car, which remained vacant for the event. Before qualifying, they announced an agreement to surrender the number #3 to Brant Racing, which were due to use #31, because of "Brant's long business relationship" with Richard Childress. Greg Ray switched numbers from #3 to #2.[6]
- The #77 Chastain Motorsports entry, which was vacant on the entry list, did not arrive at the track.
Race
Race Statistics
- Lead changes: 10 among 5 drivers
Lap Leaders |
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Laps | Leader |
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1-55 | Scott Sharp |
56-57 | Tyce Carlson |
58-102 | Scott Sharp |
103-110 | Scott Goodyear |
111-117 | Raul Boesel |
118-141 | Scott Goodyear |
142-173 | Eddie Cheever |
174-177 | Scott Goodyear |
178-180 | Scott Sharp |
181-192 | Raul Boesel |
193-200 | Eddie Cheever | |
Cautions: 7 for 48 laps |
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Laps | Reason |
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3-9 | Jason Leffler crash |
15-21 | Sam Schmidt crash |
27-28 | Donnie Beechler spin |
53-60 | Tow-in for Scott Harrington (engine issues) |
108-119 | Kenny Bräck and Gualter Salles crash |
121-125 | John Paul Jr. and Buddy Lazier crash |
182-188 | John Hollansworth Jr. crash | |
Standings after the race
- Drivers' Championship standings
- Note: Only the top five positions are included for the standings.
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: Official Qualifying Results / Saturday, 01/23/99. https://web.archive.org/web/19991007231613/http://www.indyracingleague.com/scoring/wdw/qualifying.html. dead. October 7, 1999. indyracingleague.com. September 29, 2017.
- Web site: Official Starting Grid / Saturday, 01/23/99. https://web.archive.org/web/19991018204652/http://www.indyracingleague.com/scoring/wdw/grid.html. dead. October 18, 1999. indyracingleague.com. September 29, 2017.
- Web site: Scott Sharp Set New Track record in Pole Run. Motorsport.com. September 29, 2017.
- Web site: Truscelli Team to Run Tyler at Orlando. Motorsport.com. September 29, 2017.
- Web site: IRL Weekly Notebook 99-01-20. Motorsport.com. September 29, 2017.
- Web site: Orlando Post Race Notes. Motorsport.com. September 29, 2017.