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Auto Racing By the numbers: Mr. Consistency

Sunday, April 14, 2002

By Chris Dolack

Why is Sam Hornish Jr., the 2001 Indy Racing League champion, back atop the standings and the top American driver in open wheel racing? Easy, it's because he is the best when it comes to qualifying, leading and finishing races. And he won't turn 23 years old until July. Here are some current IRL streaks heading into the race April 21 across the state at Nazareth Speedway, and take note of who's leading the way:Consecutive top-five starts

Consecutive top-five starts
Rank, DriverStarts
1. Sam Hornish Jr.4
2. Tomas Scheckter3
3. Eddie Cheever Jr.1
Jaques Lazier1
Laurent Redon1
Consecutive top-five finishes
Rank, DriverFinishes
1. Sam Hornish Jr.7
2. Helio Castroneves3
Gil de Ferran3
4. Jacques Lazier1
Laurent Redon1
Consecutive races led
Rank, DriverLed
1. Sam Hornish Jr.9
2. Helio Castroneves3
Gil de Ferran3
4. Eddie Cheever Jr.2
5. Four drivers tied1

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