He surprised himself as a runnerup in ABC’ s“ Dancing with the Stars,” but James Hinchcliffe expects better than second place at the racetrack.
That was his best finish for Schmidt Peterson Motorsports in the 2016 Verizon IndyCar Series. In accentuating positives,“ Hinch” acknowledges he had some highlights away from the dance floor. In addition to three podium finishes, he celebrated his first career pole in the 100th Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by Penn Grade Motor Oil.
The competitive 30-year-old Canadian is convinced he’ s on the cusp of being a serious series contender, although a 13th-place points finish in the No. 5 Arrow
Electronics Honda suggests otherwise. He’ s adamant the past season was better than the statistics show.
By Phillip B. Wilson | IndyCar. com