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Indy 500: 'Roller coaster' week for Tristan Vautier

Tristan Vautier had been unique among the 34 drivers taking part in qualifying at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway exactly a week ago. While all the others were aiming to be on the starting grid for the 99th running of the Indianapolis 500, Vautier knew there was absolutely no chance of his still being here when the green flag finally drops for the start of one of the most famous motor sports event in the world. Vautier's task was instead simply to qualify the #19 Dale Coyne Racing car for James Davison, who couldn't take part himself because of a pre-existing racing commitment in the Pirelli World Challenge in Mosport, Canada. Vautier accomplished his mission with some style, setting the...
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