After it was announced that he's going to run two NASCAR Nationwide road race for Penske Racing, he failed to finish a lap after getting squeezed between ScottDixon and Wilson.
New Zealander ScottDixon, who won the first race of the IRL season, has also been cleared to race after he suffered a broken wrist in a two-car accident during the Indy Japan 300 on 13 April 13 at Motegi.