Former Le Mans winner Vern Schuppan will play a part in Matt Brabham’s attempt to qualify for the 2016 Indy 500. Schuppan has taken an ambassador role with Pirtek Team Murray, the Austraian-based squad looking to make Matt Brabham just the third third-generation racer to start the iconic Indy 500. As well as winning Le Mans in 1983, Shuppan made three Indy 500 starts during his illustrious career. He was Rookie of the Year in 1976, and finished third at The Brickyard in 1981. “We have been friends with with Brabham family for many years through racing and I have followed Matt’s career with interest over the last two or three season,” said Shuppan. “Matt is about to enter the next...
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