Indy 500 2012: Why Pole Position Is Great Sign for Ryan Briscoe

Ryan Briscoe is $100 thousand richer after securing the pole position for the Indy 500, but he's not about to stop there.The 30-year-old Australian has had quite a bit of disappointment in his career, but this is just what the racing doctor ordered. Sure, Briscoe has only won six races in his career, with the most recent coming all the way back in 2010. And sure, he's only come through with the victory once out the 11 times he's held the pole position. Nonetheless, this pole is shaping up to be different. This pole is shaping up to give Briscoe his first win in a long time. Let's take a look at why that's true. Penske RacingBriscoe is arguably only Penske's third-best driver (behind Helio Castroneves and Will Power), but none...

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