but to be fair, but he DID win the IRL title in his second year...Indy 500 finishes - 7 attempts
4-8-8-22-3-6-10
A creditable record by any measure
Compare to Tony Stewart - 5 attempts
24-5-33-9-6 (I'm not a fan, particularly can't stand her parents, but have to give credit where credit is due)
but to be fair, but he DID win the IRL title in his second year...