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To add to the drama of the weekend, Marco Andretti and Graham Rahal got into it before turn 8. Marco went to the inside before turn 8 and Graham tried to block him. Check out the video above and you be the judge of who was at fault.
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| These rear wheel protectors are designed to help prevent these type of incidents. At the angle the cars touched, only a full wheel cover would have prevented Marco's car from getting airborne. |
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| A closer look at the carnage of Marco's car. |
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| Series leader Helio Castroneves was looking to retain his series lead, but dropped to second place after a 13th place finish in Long Beach. |
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| After starting in 12th position Will Power was able to conserve gas and hold off the charge of rookie Simon Pagenaud. Chevrolet's gamble paid off and the Chevys took 6 of the top 7 spots! Pagenaud was the only driver piloting a Honda powered vehicle in the top 7. |
