Kondo described this early theme as a bit lazier, slower tempo, and more laid back. Montoya now lead Robby Gordon and Buddy Lazier. Frank is however much lazier than Friedlander's "World Champion" persona. Andy's coaching style is much lazier than Ron's strict style. Indianapolis 500 winner Buddy Lazier and Indy Racing League driver Jaques Lazier. After quick wave-offs by Jaques Lazier and Milka Duno, the clock was running out. IV parted ways with his grandfather's team and Jaques Lazier was drafted as his replacement. Jeff Bucknum, Patrick Carpentier, and Jaques Lazier also got caught up in the melee. Buddy Lazier and Jeff Ward were now in the top three, all chasing Montoya. Sun Drop was developed in Missouri, by Charles Lazier, a salesman of beverage concentrates. Johnny Rutherford, rookie Buddy Lazier, and Bill Vukovich III all suffered wall contact. Two crashes occurred during the day, involving Buddy Lazier and Steve Saleen. Butt-Head seems to be the lazier of the two. Scott Brayton, Buddy Lazier, and Paul Tracy each suffered separate spins/crashes. The race immediately went under caution with Lazier as the leader.