Buddy Lazier
Hemelgarn Racing

Born: October 31, 1967
Birthplace: Vail, CO
Residence: Vail, CO

Expected to be replaced by Memo Gidley at Nashville, with the team saying "we need to see if we have a driver problem or a car problem". But given a last minute reprieve... which lasted until a few days before Fontana, when he received a letter telling him he was being replaced by Richie Hearn.

Poles prior to 2003: 2
Wins prior to 2003: 8
IRL Champion in 2000
Championship position in 2002: 8th
Indianapolis 500 winner in 1996
American IndyCar Series Champion in 1988

Car 91

Chassis: Dallara
Engine: Chevrolet Indy V8
Sponsor: Delta Faucet