[Liz]

Tagliani was not too impressed with the lack of sportsmanship shown on the track during the afternoon session. "I know we have a podium car and we can be faster. I am just disappointed we didn't get the opportunity to get a fast lap with Tracy blocking me, and there's data and witnesses to prove this," claimed Tagliani. "He wouldn't let me get by. If he thinks he's got the pole, he'll do whatever it takes to preserve it. It's the hardest thing for a driver who knows they've got the fastest time so far, to move over and let someone else challenge him and possibly take that away. That's no way to compete," explained Tagliani.

When asked if he would move over for someone on a flyer, Tagliani said, "Absolutely, I do it all the time and understand the competition. I wouldn't back down from or mess up the challenge of qualifying."

From Alex Tagliani's post-qualifying PR release.