On cusp of seizing IndyCar crown, Juan Pablo Montoya at peace - USA TODAY
— Juan Pablo Montoya is not the anxiety-addled race car driver groping desperately for a championship trophy. But it’s not as though he needs it to complete his body of work, not after winning two Indianapolis 500s 15 years apart, a CART title in 1999, races in Formula One – including Monaco — and NASCAR’s Sprint Cup series, and three Rolex 24s. “At this... “Do I want to win (the championship). “But we try to focus more on what we need to do, and if we do what we need to do, we will be OK. ”. Perhaps Montoya, who turns 40 on Sept. And the cavalier demeanor doesn’t seem to be a feint to deflect pressure he might be feeling entering the final race of the season Sunday at Sonoma Raceway. That was the vibe last week at Pocono Raceway, where Montoya whirred through the paddock on a scooter and joked with old acquaintances shortly before the race that he started in 19th out of 24 spots. Then he prowled through the field to finish third as contenders melted away because of accidents or poor finishes. He enters the last race of the season 34 points ahead of Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing’s Graham Rahal, 47 in front of Chip Ganassi Racing’s Scott Dixon and 61 in front of defending series champion and Team Penske teammate Will Power. Source: sports.usatoday.com
