Champ Car team budgets

Carl Haas and Paul Newman are legendary. It is believed they run a budget of somewhere between $6-$7 million for each of their two cars. Servia says Coyne's team is about one-third that amount.

"The difference is not only the money and the equipment. It's really the people. What makes this team special is that most of the people have been here for more than 10 years. It has lasted longer than most of their marriages," Servia says, laughing.

"There's a spirit here and it comes from Mr. Haas and Mr. Newman. They are so involved, so passionate. They have racing in their hearts, especially Mr. Newman. People see him and think he's just a famous actor and this is his hobby. But he loves this … before the race he's 'go get it, go get it' … he's pumping his fist, he's such a tiger. That spirit it gets spread through the mechanics and I just love it."

Of course, along with bigger budgets come bigger expectations. At Newman/Haas making the podium isn't enough. Servia knows he has to win. Soon. "With this team I have to win and I'd like to do it sooner than later. I finally have the right tools. We have a winning team, a winning car and I believe I'm a winning driver." Toronto Sun