Team: Hemelgarn Racing
Nationality: American
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STATS
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Year
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Rank
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Wins
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Top 5
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Top 10
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Poles
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Best finish
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2002
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8
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0
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2
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7
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0
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3rd, Twice
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Career
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8
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25
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39
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1
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1st, eight times
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2002 recap
The good: Scored a pair of podiums, both thirds, at Chicago and Kentucky. Started a season-best fifth at Kansas City and came home eighth.
Season highlight: Started 22nd at Chicago and charged all the way to third.
The bad: Got crashed out of three races, including the Indy 500 that set up the controversial finish.
Season lowlight: Car was on fire when he pulled into pits at Richmond and his crew proceeded to fuel the car and turn it into an inferno.
Key stat: Only led three laps entire season.
2003 outlook
The 35-year-old veteran suffered through a miserable year, failing to win for the first time since 1999. The future doesn't look much brighter as owner Ron Hemelgarn lost a major sponsor, doesn't have a Honda or Toyota engine and will likely campaign the only Falcon chassis.
Your take
Here are your thoughts on Lazier's career and whether or not he can bounce back in 2003.
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