Toronto 1996 PPG Indy Car World Series

Race No. 11

Molson Indy Toronto
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
July 12-14, 1996

Toronto Preview
Racing In Andretti Land
By Jim DeFord
©1996 SpeedCenter Internet Publishing, Inc.

TORONTO (July 11, 1996) - Michael Andretti has ruled this trackfor the last 4 out of 5 seasons, but the track has changed fromprevious years. Here is the new configuration of the track atExhibition Place:


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As you can see, Turn 11 is much different and Michael could losethe advantage he has had over the years because of it.

"That was one of my best corners," Andretti said. "I think thatwas the corner that I might have had a little advantage oversome guys because I really concentrated on that one. I was ableto get through there better and now its taken away. It's goingto be a little disappointing. That was a very important part ofthe track for me because it set up my passes."

"I'm not sure how it's going to be now," said the five timewinner of this event, "but it will be an easier corner onto thefront straightaway. You're still going to be able topass."

The top five drivers in the points chase are really starting tomake things interesting, and the race at Toronto could be thepivotal point as the season begins to wind down. Here are thetop five:

1 JIMMY VASSER 1022 AL UNSER JR 993 GIL DE FERRAN 924 CHRISTIAN FITTIPALDI 785 MICHAEL ANDRETTI 73

Jimmy Vasser is in a world of hurt right now after taking thepoints lead away from currently 7th place driver, Scott Pruett,after Australia. Vasser cannot afford to have any more mistakesor breakdowns, or he can kiss the championship bye-bye.