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. The pole was won by native Queenslander

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, the first of his

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career. The race was won by

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, the first and only win of his Champ Car career. By virtue of his eighth-place finish,

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clinched his third consecutive Champ Car season title, the first man to achieve this feat since

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won three consecutive

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from 1946 through 1948.

Qualifying results

^* Justin Wilson fractured the

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in his wrist in a crash during practice on Friday and took no further part in the event as a result.

Race

Caution flags

Notes

* New Race Record

1:50:50.985 * Average Speed 89.259 mph

Championship standings after the race

* Bold indicates the Season Champion. ;Drivers' Championship standings * Note: Only the top five positions are included.

External links

Friday Qualification Times

Saturday Qualification Times

Bourdais secures third straight championship

Weather information
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