Third generation racer Matthew Brabham’s campaign to make the field for the 100th running of the Indianapolis 500 stepped up a phase after he passed strict fitness tests. Speaking during the IndyCar Series media day at Indianapolis, Brabham says he received a clean bill of health to continue his push to qualify for the Indy 500. Brabham will attempt to make the 33-car field for the Australian-devised Pirtek Team Murray that will use KV Racing as a partner to run the Chevrolet-powered #61 machine. “It’s all starting to feel a little more real now that I was there – signing helmets with the other drivers and standing shoulder to shoulder with them, while also talking about our...
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