MKP Sweeps Indy Karting Classic Podium

With a rough start to the day for all four of team Birel MKP drivers; Alex Tagliani, Tony Stewart, Ed Carpenter, and John Andretti. They were down on grip due to track conditions. Tony Stewart sitting 6th place to start the final Pro race for team NASCAR, John Andretti starting in 8th postition for team NASCAR, and Alex Tagliani starting 9th for team IndyCar.

As all 11 drivers were anxious to get to the front of the pack, there was some contact throughout the race. This shuffled leader Austin Dillon back a couple spots and gave Tony Stewart a good chance to catch up to the lead pack. Tony’s chassis coming in about lap 10 he began to pick up the pace and maneuver by his opponents. With Tagliani and Andretti close behind they filled the gaps Tony was leaving.

Tony Stewart had some interference with the crash barriers on the straight away causing him to spin out but he kept in it without managing to lose any positions. As he held off his competitors for the remaining laps, Tagliani and Andretti were close behind. As the checkered flag flew, the MKP drivers took all podium positions with Tony Stewart as the inaugural 2011 Indy Karting Classic Champion, Alex Tagliani taking 2nd place, and John Andretti in 3rd.