In this corner...

With 31 career wins, 262 career starts, 74 podium finishes, at 5'10" and weighing in at 190 lbs, he is know for his love of French drivers, IRL rulings , and the Dallara chassis... ... the "Thrill from West Hill" ... here's Paaaaaaaaaaaaaauuuuuuuuuuuullll Traaaaacy!

TG put Paul in a car this morning for 15 minutes.. in hopes that the two would fall in love with each other. Doesn't sound like it worked, but PT may have been a little reserved in his criticism of the "crap-wagons". I guess sitting at home for 4 months will do that, although I doubt it will stay that way once he gets a full time ride.

It is hard to predict what kind of chance PT has this weekend. He has no shortage of experience, having raced at Edmonton three times with top five finishes. Yet much is working against him - the time away, new car, and a team that isn't known for its road course setups. But if anyone can pull it off it is PT. Much will depend on how he qualifies. If he ends up at the tail end of the pack he will likely stay there, or destroy several cars in an overly aggressive charge to the front.

There is only one thing I know for sure. When a guy like PT is fighting for a ride.. he will put on quite a show. Maybe he will take Danica out... (oh racing gods... please let that happen...)