Question: Can you tell us about the partnership and how this came about and what the plans are for this and the future.?
CHIP GANASSI: It was Rahal’s idea. and his team’s hard work. That’s how it got started.
BOBBY RAHAL: I didn’t propose this to any other team because Chip to me is the best. So I’m just pleased that we were able to come together, pleased for the series, pleased for Alex, obviously. We’re going to make sure it’s a great opportunity for him. It’s good for our team. I think it’s one of those deals a much overused phrase, win-win situation but this is one of those situations. So we’re looking forward to it to have Alex and Ryan Hunter-Reay as part of our stable for the month of May. I think that we’re going to have two strong candidates for Rookie of the Year and two strong candidates to win the race. So I’m just pleased and, we look forward to coming here in about a month’s time.
Question: You said the idea for this cooperation came from Bobby Rahal. In case he had not given you this idea, do you have maybe a third car for Alex Lloyd for your own team?
GANASSI: I don’t know. I think the important thing to understand is this is a better opportunity, than a car that we could put a third car out there.
I think it’s a hell of a good opportunity, the combination of people and resources is a better combination than we could have put in a third-car effort out there.
Question: Can you tell us about your opportunity, Alex, and are you excited about the 92nd running of the Indianapolis 500 ?
ALEX LLOYD: Yes, absolutely. I’m thrilled. For me, it’s a fantastic opportunity. It’s always been a dream of mine to race in the Indy 500 and to get a chance this year with such a good operation is very exciting.
I’m just looking forward to it. I’ve been working for this for my whole life. I had a great year last year and excited for the chance to move up and see what we can do in the biggest race in the world. So, you know, I can’t wait and I’m working very hard for it.
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