The 41-year-old New Zealander scored just one win last year and finished fourth in the championship, only the third time he’s slipped outside the top three since 2006, in a remarkable run for the Chip Ganassi Racing legend.
He was unfortunate that his strategy in the second Texas race stumbled due to an unfortunately-timed caution, he suffered an early mechanical issue that curtailed what appeared to be a very strong bid for Indy 500 victory, and a slow pitstop harmed his chances at Portland.
