2012 Australian Manufacturers' Championship

Herta Powers Honda to 10th Manufacturers' Title

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Monday, September 20, 2021

Colton Herta (Andretti Autosport Honda) Race winner, his second win of 2021 and fifth career Indy car victory: "I just enjoy racing here [at Laguna Seca] so much.

Key Points: 
  • Colton Herta (Andretti Autosport Honda) Race winner, his second win of 2021 and fifth career Indy car victory: "I just enjoy racing here [at Laguna Seca] so much.
  • It's an amazing track, and it's been so good to me and my family [father Bryan Herta also has two Indy car wins here].
  • I was surprised to find we were really competitive with [Colton] Herta in the race.
  • This is our fourth consecutive Manufacturers' Championship, our 10th total it comes on the 25th anniversary, almost to the day, of our first IndyCar title.

Herta Takes Honda to the Pole at Laguna Seca

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Sunday, September 19, 2021

Colton Herta (Andretti Autosport Honda) Pole qualifier, third pole of 2021, seventh career Indy car pole "We have a great car, to be honest.

Key Points: 
  • Colton Herta (Andretti Autosport Honda) Pole qualifier, third pole of 2021, seventh career Indy car pole "We have a great car, to be honest.
  • Alex Palou (Chip Ganassi Racing Honda) Championship points leader, qualified fourth: "It was an interesting session, I would say.
  • But, unfortunately, we didn't have the pace today to fight for pole position on the used 'reds' [soft compound Firestone tires].
  • This is the sixth pole for Honda this season, and the second consecutive front-row lockout for the manufacturer.