INDYCAR's "Fast Six" is a report derived from all things found online about Verizon IndyCar Series racing, its drivers and people. We seek and find pics and quips as INDYCAR drivers live their extraordinary lives and put the evidence on Twitter, Instagram and more. Check back regularly when we post the latest.
SATO AMONG GQ JAPAN MEN OF THE YEAR
2017 Indianapolis 500 winner Takuma Sato, the first Japanese driver to win the world’s greatest race, is being hailed as one of GQ Japan’s men of the year. Thanksgiving is coming, so we’re grateful for this stylish behind-the-scenes video:
SHOWING GRATITUDE
On the topic of giving thanks, Verizon IndyCar Series drivers are taking to social media to express Thanksgiving wishes and show us who they’ll spend their holiday with.
O CAPTAIN! MY CAPTAIN!
Before he hunkered down with his family, Team Penske’s Helio Castroneves showed “Young Hollywood” reporter Lesley Robins how he relaxes in the offseason. They took a peaceful tour of the Fort Lauderdale waterways. This is until the topic of Castroneves’ “Dancing with the Stars” championship came up and the pair decided to try figure-8 moves on the bow of the boat. Nice balancing act!
CAPTION THIS
When 2016 Indianapolis 500 winner Alexander Rossi, who drives the No. 98 car for Andretti Autosport, posted a “caption this” photo on Twitter, he got more than a few hilarious responses. We took a vote and this, from @webmaster_rags, wins:
MAINTAIN, DON’T GAIN
Team Penske’s Simon Pagenaud is well known for his love of food and wine, so when we see this, we figure the Frenchman is getting his workouts in early before a good, old-fashioned American Thanksgiving feast.
WEAR YOUR TUTU TO THE TRACK
The internet exploded last week when Danica Patrick announced plans to run the Daytona 500 and Indianapolis 500 before retiring next year. Apparently, this little girl’s heart exploded, too. We hope she packs it up in May and heads to Indianapolis!