Molly
Lock - Alexander Rossi. Rossi has been consistently in the top 5 during practice including topping the speed charts during the weekend including topping the chart for the first session. Other Andretti Autosports have also posted fast times and made great showing in qualifications. Rossi again put the car on the pole and may we see a repeat of last year’s Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach? I certainly think so!
Drop - Sebastian Bourdais. Handling both IMSA duties and the race. Tough physically for a driver especially with a street course which is all ready physically demanding given uneven pavement. Certainly Bourdais does well on street courses, and has a strong showing this season already. With a one-hundred minute IMSA race on Saturday and then the AGPLB the next day, I think that Bourdais may suffer from fatigue and not post the regular results he has been this season.
Sleeper - Patricio O’Ward. Patricio O’Ward has been putting down very fast laps this weekend. He’s been in the fast top-ten for 2 out of the 3 practice session. It’s my belief but for the red flag he would have gone on to advance to Firestone Fast Six. He will cost $18 and will easily advance up from 10th.
Adding Ryan Hunter-Reay ($28) and Jack Harvey ($19) to my line up. I’m ready for some racing!!
Abby
Lock: Alexander Rossi is my lock for this week. He’s $29, which is cheaper than Dixon, Power and Newgarden, and he won last year. He’s been quick in practice and I think he’s going to be tough to get around starting from pole!
Drop: Although it pains me to say it, James Hinchcliffe is my drop for this week. $25 is a little pricey since he’s starting P15.
Sleeper: Pato O’Ward is my sleeper this week. He’s starting P9, has great instincts, and for $18 he’s a steal!
I’m rounding out my team with Simon Pagenaud for $26, and Graham Rahal for $23, leaving me $4 to spare!