Sato helps get Honda off to solid start in Alabama (The Associated Press)
Takuma Sato helped Honda to a strong start Friday in IndyCar practice at Barber Motorsports Park. In the afternoon session, Sato turned the fastest lap of the day around the 2.3-mile, 17-turn road course with a time of 1:07.2157 in the No. 14 AJ Foyt Racing Honda. Honda drivers had the three best times, including No. 2 Jack Hawksworth (1:07.2197) and James Hinchcliffe (1:07.2455).