Rahal Finishes 12th In Season Finale

Rahal Finishes 12th In Season Finale

GRAHAM RAHAL, No. 15 United Rentals Dallara/Honda/Firestone: "Today was a tough day. I thought at times that we had decent pace and at other times we really struggled with the rear of the car. We're just missing a little something. We've been close this year but not quite there. I'm proud of our mechanics and all of the guys for keeping their heads down and continuing to work hard. It wasn't the easiest of years but everyone stayed positive and fought until the end. We're thankful for all of our partners and looking forward to 2020."

· FAST FACTS: Rahal started eighth and lost two positions on the start to Hunter-Reay and Ferrucci. He dropped to 11th on Lap 5 when Rosenqvist passed him. He cycled as high as fifth place before his second pit stop on Lap 39 but ran 10th for the majority of his next stint before his third and final stop. He came out 11th and later lost a position to Hunter-Reay on Lap 68 of 90 and ultimately took the checkered flag 12th… His highest start of the season is second at Barber and his highest finish is third at Texas Motor Speedway… Has SIX IndyCar Series wins (2008 - St. Pete street course; 2015 - Fontana Super Speedway, Mid-Ohio road course; 2016 - Texas Super Speedway; 2017 Detroit Race 1, Detroit Race 2) and THREE poles (2009 - St. Pete street course, Kansas oval; 2017 - Detroit Race 1 street) and his highest series season-ending standing is fourth place in 2015… He dropped from 9th to 10th in series point standings with a total of 389 points.