Barracuda Racing Pre-Race Notes & Quotes: Firestone 550

Barracuda Racing Pre-Race Notes & Quotes: Firestone 550

Topics: Alex Tagliani, Firestone 550

Barracuda Racing Pre-Race Notes & Quotes: Firestone 550

Monica Hilton
Bryan Herta Autosport
June 5, 2013

Fast Facts

Driver: Alex Tagliani
Car: No. 98 Barracuda Racing
Primary sponsor: Barracuda Networks
Event title: Firestone 550
Location: Texas Motor Speedway
Track: 1.5-mile oval
2013 event counter: The Firestone 550 is the 8th race (of 19) for the IZOD IndyCar Series

Practice sessions: Friday, June 7 from 12:30-1:45 p.m. CST and 6:45-7:15 p.m.
Qualifying: Friday, June 7 from 3:30-5 p.m. CST
Race: Saturday, June 8 – Pre-race activities starting at 7 p.m. CST with an estimated green flag at 7:45 p.m.

**MEDIA AVAILABILITY**
Alex Tagliani will be available for interviews on Saturday, June 8 from 2:30-3 p.m. CST in the track media center.

Broadcast Information

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

Driver Quote: Alex Tagliani
“It was a pretty disappointing and shocking weekend for Barracuda Racing in Detroit. Having had a really good racecar, I have to say it’s probably one of the most heart-breaking weekends this team has had.

“We were involved in multiple incidents. We were always at the wrong place at the wrong time and we couldn’t really capitalize on how strong the Barracuda Racing car was. I guess we’re lucky in a sense, that Texas is right around the corner and we don’t have to wait too much to get back on track.

“I’m hopeful that we can have an amazing weekend at Texas Motor Speedway. Last year we were on the pole. We think we know what to do to the car to make it even more competitive this year, so it should be an exciting weekend.”

Twitter

Barracuda Racing: @BHA
Alex Tagliani: @tagliani
Barracuda Networks: @barracuda
Bowers & Wilkins: @Bowers_Wilkins

Facebook

Barracuda Racing: facebook.com/BryanHertaAutosport
Alex Tagliani: facebook.com/ATagliani

Fan Opportunities

IZOD IndyCar Series autograph session with Alex Tagliani: Saturday, June 8 from 3-4 p.m. CST in the INDYCAR Fan Village.
The Official INDYCAR Tweetup: Saturday, June 8 from4-4:45 p.m. CST on the INDYCAR Fan Village Main Stage.