Graham Rahal was left frustrated after failing to convert a promising start from pole position into victory in Portland, with his hopes dashed by a variety of factors.
The 34-year-old Ohio native started on a set of softer alternate tires and jumped out to lead the opening 21 laps of the 110-lap contest.
The caution finally came out the following lap but the damage was done as the No. 15 Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing Honda was stuck in 13th. Following a late spin by Colton Herta, Rahal was able to move up one position to finish 12th.“Wrong place, wrong time a lot,” Rahal said. “Every time we came out of the pits, we were in a gaggle of cars.
“I'm not pointing fingers. There were times that, I don't know, maybe I didn't maximize it. I can't think of a clear mistake I made today, but I'm sure there was a lap or two that I could have gotten more out of it. “Yeah, a lot of these young guys drive by braille more than they do by finesse,” Rahal said. “It's just a changed environment, and that's fine but you've got to be ready to hit 'em, too. That's what's tough.
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