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Askew, Rasmussen both encouraged after ECR IndyCar test
Junior-open wheel champions Oliver Askew and Christian Rasmussen had a successful shootout at Barber Motorsports Park to compete for the opportunity to become IndyCar’s newest full-time driver for Ed Carpenter Racing. Rasmussen demonstrated faster lap speed at the road course, but the team evaluated various factors such as engineering feedback and pace on used tires. The team will take a few days to make a decision on who will be the chosen driver to complement Rinus VeeKay. Askew, who has 17 IndyCar races under his belt, and Rasmussen, with five NXT wins, both felt that driving for ECR brought out their best. Askew was satisfied with his long-run pace and performance on old tires, while Rasmussen quickly got up to speed and was fast during his first full day in an Indy car. Askew played a leadership role, providing feedback and support to Rasmussen and the team throughout the experience.
Source: Racer
