ClassB® at the Honda Grand Prix with BSA® Motorsports.
Last weekend, ClassB had the honor of being guests of Dale Coyne Motorsports and the #19 BSA Indy Car for the Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, Florida.
The event marked a lot of firsts for everyone involved. It was the first Grand Prix of the season for the IZOD Indy Car Series drivers. It was also the first Indy race for four-time Champ Car Champion Sebastien Bourdais, who drives the BSA car for Dale Coyne and BSA® Motorsports.
Unfortunately, Bourdais wrecked in warm ups and was unable to go come race time, but it wasn’t a total disappointment for the team as they were able to pull off a miracle and get their other car, driven by rookie James Jakes, ready to go just before the race began. Jakes performed admirably in his first ever Indy race, finishing 15th after starting the race in the very last poll position.
The Dale Coyne Team looked sharp in their BSA branded team shirts and were more than happy to provide us with behind-the-scenes access right up until the race started. We hung out with the drivers in the team bus, watched the team mechanics work on the cars, and walked pit row complete with a demonstration of how cars are refueled and tires are changed.
It was a special day at the track for ClassB and the Scouts from the local council who showed up for the excitement. Check out this year’s
race schedule to see if a Grand Prix will be taking place near your council. Scouts with an interest in automotive technology will love the opportunity to meet this talented team and see the Indy cars in action.
The event marked a lot of firsts for everyone involved. It was the first Grand Prix of the season for the IZOD Indy Car Series drivers. It was also the first Indy race for four-time Champ Car Champion Sebastien Bourdais, who drives the BSA car for Dale Coyne and BSA® Motorsports.
Unfortunately, Bourdais wrecked in warm ups and was unable to go come race time, but it wasn’t a total disappointment for the team as they were able to pull off a miracle and get their other car, driven by rookie James Jakes, ready to go just before the race began. Jakes performed admirably in his first ever Indy race, finishing 15th after starting the race in the very last poll position.
The Dale Coyne Team looked sharp in their BSA branded team shirts and were more than happy to provide us with behind-the-scenes access right up until the race started. We hung out with the drivers in the team bus, watched the team mechanics work on the cars, and walked pit row complete with a demonstration of how cars are refueled and tires are changed.
It was a special day at the track for ClassB and the Scouts from the local council who showed up for the excitement. Check out this year’s
race schedule to see if a Grand Prix will be taking place near your council. Scouts with an interest in automotive technology will love the opportunity to meet this talented team and see the Indy cars in action.