Christian Lundgaard is desperate to end his duck in the IndyCar Series, and with it, end a long-standing bet.
At the end of last year, the Danish driver's best friend came to the United States where they agreed they'd not shave their moustaches until the IndyCar driver wins a race this season.
It's been more than half a year since that bet and the Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing driver is still searching for a breakthrough.
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His best finish this year remains a pair of fourths at the Indianapolis road course and Mid-Ohio SportsCar Course.
"I would definitely like to get rid of my moustache, and we all know what that means," said the 21-year-old.
"I do feel like it's about time now. I'm tired of waiting."
Lundgaard is hopeful he'll be able to get the shaver out in Toronto this weekend but admits it's more likely to come when the series returns to Indianapolis.
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That was the site of his IndyCar debut in 2021 and his first podium in the series in 2022.
"Luckily, we have another Indy GP later this year, in August, and we've been competitive there," he explained.
"I had my first podium, had my first pole there, so I might as well get my first win at the speedway.
"I really do think that we have that opportunity at that race. We just need to nail it during that weekend."
If not Toronto or Indianapolis, the Formula 2 graduate is optimistic chances might be forthcoming by the end of the season.
"Again, there might be other opportunities. We know we'll be strong at the two road courses at the end of the year, and I do think we'll be strong at Nashville as well," said Lundgaard.
"We just need to figure Iowa and St. Louis out, and I think we can at least finish around sixth or seventh in the championship if we really do things well.
"I'm definitely hoping for a podium, definitely hoping for a win. We've come close a couple of times this year. So I'm definitely hoping we get to that."
https://twitter.com/StanSportAU/status/1679022780094750720Lundgaard sits 10th in the drivers' championship after nine races.
The IndyCar Series takes to the streets of Toronto on July 15-17 with Stan Sport carrying coverage of practice, qualifying, and the race.
Coverage of the 85-lapper starts on Monday at 3:30am.
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Christian Lundgaard is desperate to end his duck in the IndyCar Series, and with it, end a long-standing bet.
At the end of last year, the Danish driver's best friend came to the United States where they agreed they'd not shave their moustaches until the IndyCar driver wins a race this season.
It's been more than half a year since that bet and the Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing driver is still searching for a breakthrough.
Stan Sport is the only place to watch the 2023 IndyCar Series, featuring Will Power, Scott McLaughlin and Scott Dixon. All the action streaming ad free, live and on demand
His best finish this year remains a pair of fourths at the Indianapolis road course and Mid-Ohio SportsCar Course.
"I would definitely like to get rid of my moustache, and we all know what that means," said the 21-year-old.
"I do feel like it's about time now. I'm tired of waiting."
Lundgaard is hopeful he'll be able to get the shaver out in Toronto this weekend but admits it's more likely to come when the series returns to Indianapolis.
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That was the site of his IndyCar debut in 2021 and his first podium in the series in 2022.
"Luckily, we have another Indy GP later this year, in August, and we've been competitive there," he explained.
"I had my first podium, had my first pole there, so I might as well get my first win at the speedway.
"I really do think that we have that opportunity at that race. We just need to nail it during that weekend."
If not Toronto or Indianapolis, the Formula 2 graduate is optimistic chances might be forthcoming by the end of the season.
"Again, there might be other opportunities. We know we'll be strong at the two road courses at the end of the year, and I do think we'll be strong at Nashville as well," said Lundgaard.
"We just need to figure Iowa and St. Louis out, and I think we can at least finish around sixth or seventh in the championship if we really do things well.
"I'm definitely hoping for a podium, definitely hoping for a win. We've come close a couple of times this year. So I'm definitely hoping we get to that."
https://twitter.com/StanSportAU/status/1679022780094750720Lundgaard sits 10th in the drivers' championship after nine races.
The IndyCar Series takes to the streets of Toronto on July 15-17 with Stan Sport carrying coverage of practice, qualifying, and the race.
Coverage of the 85-lapper starts on Monday at 3:30am.
For a daily dose of the best of the breaking news and exclusive content from Wide World of Sports, subscribe to our newsletter by clicking here!
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