Full Throttle

Australian racer Will Power, in a near letter-perfect performance, led almost the entire way Sunday to capture the Rexall Edmonton Indy in a race marred by a pit fire that burned driver Tony Kanaan in his hands and face.

Power, the 28-year-old first-year driver for Penske Racing, finished 1.094 seconds ahead of teammate Helio Castroneves.

Target Chip Ganassi driver Scott Dixon was third, 1.321 seconds off the pace.

Kanaan, the Brazilian driver for Andretti Green, was injured on his first pit stop when the ethanol fuel pump filling his car appeared to not shut off properly, dousing him and his car in fuel.

Seconds later the car caught fire, with Kanaan frantically struggling to free himself as crews doused his Dallara Honda with water. Kanaan later waved to the crowd as he was led away for medical tests.

Toronto’s Paul Tracy finished sixth in the 23 car-field, while Alex Tagliani of Lachenaie, Que., was 13th.

The race had just one lap under caution - the last lap - which made it the fewest in IndyCar history.