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Barracuda Racing Pre-Race Notes & Quotes: The Shell and Pennzoil Grand Prix of Houston

Topics:  Luca Filippi, Shell and Pennzoil Grand Prix of Houston

Barracuda Racing Pre-Race Notes & Quotes: The Shell and Pennzoil Grand Prix of Houston

Monica Hilton
Bryan Herta Autosport
October 5, 2013

Race Fast Facts

Driver: Luca Filippi
Car: No. 98 Barracuda Racing
Primary sponsor: Barracuda Networks
Event title: The Shell and Pennzoil Grand Prix of Houston
Location: Streets of Houston, TX
Track: 10-turn, 1.7-mile temporary street circuit
2013 event counter: The Shell and Pennzoil Grand Prix of Houston races are the 17th and 18th (of 19) for the IZOD IndyCar Series

Session Times

Practice sessions: Friday, October 4 from 10:30-12 p.m. CDT
Qualifying – Race 1: Friday, October 4 from 3:05-4:15 p.m. CDT (Firestone Fast Six format)
Qualifying – Race 2: Saturday, October 5 from 10:45-11:15 a.m. (30-min format)
Race 1: Saturday, October 5 with pre-race activities beginning around 2 p.m. CDT and an estimated green flag at 2:40 p.m.
Race 2: Sunday, October 6 with pre-race activities beginning around 12 p.m. CDT and an estimated green flag at 12:40 p.m.

Broadcast Information

TV race broadcast (USA): NBC Sports Network
TV race broadcast (Canada): TVA Sports & SportsNet
Race broadcast (radio): IMS Radio Network, XM 211 and Sirius 211

Quote: Luca Filippi
“We are all very excited to be racing here in Houston. It’s not really a new race, but for the DW12 and IndyCar teams, it feels like a new race. I can say that the Barracuda Racing team is very leveled. We had good preparation for this weekend and our motivation is very high. After the last race in Baltimore with Barracuda Racing, I felt very confident and I think we kept improving our performances. My goal for this weekend is to bring a trophy back home. I know it’s not going to be easy but this is my goal and I’ll do my best to make it happen.”

Social Media
Twitter

Barracuda Racing: @BHA
Luca Filippi: @LucaFilippiLF
Barracuda Networks: @barracuda
Bowers & Wilkins: @BowersWilkins

Facebook

Barracuda Racing: facebook.com/BryanHertaAutosport

Fan Opportunities
IZOD IndyCar Series autograph session with Luca Filippi: Friday, October 4 from 5:45-6:45 p.m. CDT in the INDYCAR Fan Village.