A huge gamble on a near-impossible fuel strategy propelled Schmidt Peterson Motorsport's James Hinchcliffe to the front of the field late in the inaugural Indy Grand Prix of Louisiana, and then a dramatic three-car crash in the closing minutes ensured that the popular Canadian emerged with his first victory of the 2015 Verizon IndyCar Series season. "When we first decided to stay out, I thought, 'Wouldn't it be funny if we could make this a one-stopper?'" said Hinchcliffe as he celebrated in victory lane. "I just never thought it [could happen]. On one hand, I feel badly that we didn't have more green-flag laps for the fans and everybody here at NOLA, but on the other hand,...
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