Oriol Servia was inducted into the Long Beach Motorsports Walk of Fame just prior to the 2021 Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach. His resume of work includes being an Indy Lights Champion and race winner in the Champ Car World Series. He’s raced for some of the best Indy car teams in the sport including Newman/Haas and Team Penske. Servia has also raced in Formula E and prototype sports cars. Besides being inducted into the LBMWoF, he was also in Long Beach to drive the Acura NSX pace car for the Grand Prix. Servia has a reputation as a driver who is quick and can also be counted on to bring the car home in one piece. He’s been called in at the last minute to substitute for injured drivers multiple times and has delivered strong results. He’s also been very competitive at the Indianapolis 500 and feels that he can still win it. Servia talks about this and his preparation including simulators. He also shares his prediction for who would win the 2021 NTT IndyCar Series Championship. Enjoy!
By Larry Mason Copyright © 2021 Larry Mason Oriol Servia LBMWoF crop Oriol Servia gives a thumbs up to his LBMWoF plaque on Pine Avenue just in front of the Long Beach Convention Center while friend and former car owner Jimmy Vasser looks on from behind. Oriol Servia gives a thumbs up to his LBMWoF plaque on Pine Avenue just in front of the Long Beach Convention Center while friend and former car owner Jimmy Vasser looks on from behind. Servia pace car crop Oriol Servia kept busy after leading the pack of 28 cars down Shoreline Drive in the pace car for the start of the race by leading four-time Indy 500 winner Helio Castroneves during one of the multiple full-course cautions during the Grand Prix. Oriol Servia kept busy after leading the pack of 28 cars down Shoreline Drive in the pace car for the start of the race by leading four-time Indy 500 winner Helio Castroneves during one of the multiple full-course cautions during the Grand Prix. Interview and photos by Larry Mason