Briscoe takes 7th whilst Power crashes out in Kansas

In return to combined racing, the two aussie drivers had very different races.

Ryan Briscoe managed to come home in 7th and commented "I thought today was a good race for Team Penske,� Briscoe said. “We had a solid car and I'm fairly happy with our result. The final laps were a little frustrating, because I think I had better than a seventh-place car. I was just trying to play it safe, looking for a solid finish. I thought it was a good day for me and I feel like I learned a lot out there.�

Meanwhile Will Power crashed out for KV Racing. Power, KV Racing Technology #8 Aussie Vineyards – Team Australia Honda/Dallara/Firestone, who was competing in just his third oval event and second on a big oval, started 18th with an average speed of 210.091mph. The talented 27-year-old Australian, who continues to learn the nuances of oval racing, was contesting lap 22 and battling in traffic when he lost the air that creates downforce and slid into the wall in Turn #2, damaging his car and ending his race.

“I got caught up at the bottom of the track, and I couldn’t go high because I wasn’t sure if someone was there,� Power said. “I just lost all the air and the KV Racing Technology Aussie Vineyards – Team Australia car flicked round so quick there was no way I could fix it. It is disappointing. The crew has worked really hard, and I wanted to do better in my second oval race. But now we go to Indianapolis for the month of May, and we will have plenty of track time to improve the car. I can also get some more experience on ovals.� Next up in the series is the world famous Indy 500.