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Speedway, Ind. (May 2, 2022) – Smart driving by Abel Motorsports drivers Jacob Abel and Antonio Serravalle gives Abel Motorsports a double top-ten in the Indy Lights Grands Prix of Alabama at Barber Motorsports Park. The event was the second round of the 2022 Indy Lights Presented by Cooper Tires Championship.
Jacob Abel had a very steady weekend, going quicker each time he and the No. 51 Dallara hit the track. Qualifying didn’t go as Abel and the team had hoped, winding up in 10th place. With their work cut out for them, Abel and the team began to strategize for the race and come up with a plan to get to the front.
The biggest twist of the weekend came on race morning as the skies opened up and rain began to pour down and cover Barber Motorsports Park. As the race went green, Abel began to settle into his rhythm and feel the track out. Making consistent lap times and staying out of trouble saw Abel avoid a couple of on-track incidents, which put him in 6th place hunting down Kyffin Simpson for 5th as the laps began to wind down. Abel managed to cut the gap down to just over 1 second, but unfortunately ran out of laps and wound up bringing the Abel Construction No. 51 home 6th.
“I always love the opportunity to drive in the wet, especially getting race in the wet! The key to this race was to drive smart and really look after the tires. Our No. 51 car had the speed, and I was able to avoid a few incidents on track to get my best result of the season so far. It’s May and I cannot wait to get to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and build off this finish,” said Jacob Abel
With no testing under his belt heading into the weekend at Barber Motorsports Park, Antonio Serravalle knew he had his work cut out for him heading into the weekend. Much like his teammate, Serravalle improved every session on track and built up his notebook for the race. Not getting the speed he had hoped for in qualifying, Serravalle had to settle for a 14th place starting position with his sights set on getting to the front as quick as he could.
Much like his teammate, Serravalle settled into a rhythm and avoided the on-track incidents slowly working his way up towards the front. Serravalle continued to pick up positions and get better lap times and wound-up finishing 9th.
“It was great to be back again in the No. 11 car for Abel Motorsports, and to get my second top- ten finish of the season. I knew it would be an interesting race with the rain coming down hard in the morning, and I feel like I managed the chaos well. We were able to stay out of trouble, and bring home another solid finish and I can’t wait to keep building,” said Antonio Serravalle.
Abel Motorsports now has their eyes focused on the Month of May and the double-header weekend at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 13-14. Make sure to keep up with all the action by following @abelmotorsports on social media.
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Abel Motorsports including team Principal, Bill Abel, has been competing since 1972. Abel Motorsports is now on to the third generation with Jacob Abel being the flagship driver for the team. The team was able to capture the inaugural F3 Americas Championship in 2018, and currently competes on IndyCar’s Road to Indy, competing in the Indy Pro 2000 Presented by Cooper Tires Championship. For more information visit the official team website at:www.abelmotorsports.com
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