Team Barracuda-BHA Long Beach Pre-Race Notes & Quotes

Topics:  Alex Tagliani, Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach

Monica Hilton
Bryan Herta Autosport
April 11, 2012

Alex Tagliani has sights set high for the Streets of Long Beach

The Basics
Driver: Alex Tagliani
Car: No. 98 Team Barracuda – BHA
Primary sponsor: Barracuda Networks

Event title: Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach
Location: Long Beach, California
Track: 11-turn, 1.9-mile, temporary street circuit

Practice sessions: Friday, April 13 from 10-10:30 a.m. PST (Group A), 10:30-11 a.m. (Group B) and 2:15-3:15 p.m. (all); Saturday, April 14 from 10:25-11:25 a.m.
Qualifying: Saturday, April 14 from 2-3:20 p.m.
Race: Sunday, April 15 – Pre-race activities beginning at 12:30 p.m. PST with estimated green flag drop at 1:17 p.m. (85 laps)

Broadcast Information
Qualifying Broadcast: Saturday, April 14 at 6 p.m. ET on NBC Sports Network (taped)
Race broadcast (TV): Sunday, April 15 at 3:30 p.m. ET on NBC Sports Network (85 laps)
Race broadcast (radio): IMS Radio Network, XM 94 or Sirius 212

Driver Quote
“After leaving the Barber weekend, we all felt the disappointment, but finishing a weekend like that without being able to start the race makes the excitement to go to Long Beach even greater.

“Long Beach is a great event and I’ve always been competitive there in the past – I love the racing on that track. This is going to be another street course and the Team Barracuda – BHA car was fairly decent in St. Pete, so we’re looking forward to getting out there and continuing the progress with Todd [Malloy] and the guys.

“We have a big weekend planned, both on and off the track, with lots of VIP guests from Barracuda Networks and Bowers & Wilkins. We’re looking forward to enjoying a great, sunny weekend at the Motegi Racing hospitality suite in California with the team and our guests.”

Social Media
• Team Barracuda – BHA on twitter: @BHA
• Alex Tagliani on twitter: @Tagliani
• Barracuda Networks: @Barracuda
• Bowers & Wilkins: @Bowers_Wilkins
• Team Barracuda – BHA on facebook: www.facebook.com/BryanHertaAutosport
• Alex Tagliani on facebook: www.facebook.com/ATagliani

Fan Opportunities
• IZOD IndyCar Series autograph session with Alex Tagliani – Friday, April 13 from 4-5 p.m. PST in the IndyCar Fan Village.
• Team Barracuda – BHA Tweetup with Alex Tagliani – Saturday, April 14 from 4:45-5:50 p.m. in the IndyCar Fan Village.