Audi's DTM star Katherine Legge would love to return to the States to race...especially if a seat in an R10 was made available for the ChampCar veteran. (Photo: Marshall Pruett) » More Photos

Legge on the Loose

Audi DTM driver Katherine Legge was a surprise guest in the ALMS paddock today. Legge, all too familiar with Elkhart Lake, made the most of a hole in her schedule. “We have a five week hiatus between DTM races, so I thought I’d pop over and see how everyone was getting on.”

Making the most out of running a 2006 Audi A4 in the DTM, Legge’s acquitted herself quite well with the older factory equipment she’s been given. She’d love the opportunity to acquit herself in another Audi if the opportunity presents itself.

“If you want to tell Dr. Ullrich (head of Audi Sport) for me that if he needs someone to drive the Audi R10, I’m only too happy to oblige…” she said with a big smile.

Rivals Only during the Race

Why call AAA when you have the good people at Penske Racing at your disposal? Pagenaud was given a few extra minutes of track time thanks to the selfless act of the Captain's team. (Photo: Marshall Pruett) » More Photos

de Ferran Motorsports driver Simon Pagenaud found himself in a bit of a pickle on Thursday when he stalled his Acura in the queue on pitlane while waiting for the red-flagged session to re-start.

All of the cars ahead of him pulled out onto the track as did the cars behind him, leaving Simon sitting helpless as his crew—at least a few hundred feet away, would take some time to arrive on the scene and get him restarted.

Penske Racing, situated directly in front of where Pagenaud was parked, came to his aid with a jumper battery and assisted the Frenchman before his crew arrived. As other cars streamed by, Penske's crewman stood in from of Simon and held him in place until the coast was clear. Pagenaud waved and did his best to thank his new friend before returning to the track and an IMSA official also commended the Penske man before he returned to his team. For a series that offers such firece competition on track, it's nice to see that when help is needed--even a simple battery jump, rivals are willing to reach out and help each other.