will power - Yes, This IndyCar Driver Needed Both Middle Fingers For His Salute To The Race Officials Live On ABC (Update With Video)

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By Jack Dickey Aug 14, 2011 6:00 PM

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Yes, This IndyCar Driver Needed Both Middle Fingers For His Salute To The Race Officials Live On ABC (Update With Video)

Yes, This IndyCar Driver Needed Both Middle Fingers For His Salute To The Race Officials Live On ABC (Update With Video) Some background to driver Will Power's double-barreled message from today's Indy 225 at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway, courtesy of tipsters Dave and sassojr:

Will Power is fighting for the championship and was in position to take back some points when there was a controversial restart, due to the rain. Predictably there was a crash and Power was livid and showed his emotions on ABC.

Officials decided to restart the race despite some light rain. Spinout ensues and Power crashes about 3 seconds after green flag.

ABC has apparently apologized. On the bright side, good advertising—Verizon's message can be heard even on a busy racetrack.

UPDATE: Watch the whole thing unfold.
Yes, This IndyCar Driver Needed Both Middle Fingers For His Salute To The Race Officials Live On ABC (Update With Video)

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