Yasukawa replaces Herb at Playa Del.
Roger Yasukawa has sealed a late deal to contest this years Indianapolis 500 with Playa Del Racing in place of Jon Herb and quickly vindicated the decision by posting the 28th fastest time in qualifying on Saturday.
After taking a few exploratory laps for the #12 Panoz-Honda team on Wednesday and Thursday in practice, Playa Del co-owner Herb, whose plans to contest the '500 were hindered by the amount of weather related problems seen this month, elected to step aside for the more experienced Yasukawa on the eve of Saturday's first qualifying session.
Roger Yasukawa has sealed a late deal to contest this years Indianapolis 500 with Playa Del Racing in place of Jon Herb and quickly vindicated the decision by posting the 28th fastest time in qualifying on Saturday.
After taking a few exploratory laps for the #12 Panoz-Honda team on Wednesday and Thursday in practice, Playa Del co-owner Herb, whose plans to contest the '500 were hindered by the amount of weather related problems seen this month, elected to step aside for the more experienced Yasukawa on the eve of Saturday's first qualifying session.
Despite the lack of time in the car Yasukawa quickly improved on Herb's best efforts and the three-time Indy 500 starter eased his way to a four lap qualifying effort of 218.793secs in his first and only qualifying attempt.
