Tracy wins second straight

MONTEREY, Mexico, March 23 (UPI) -- Paul Tracy of Canada became the first driver in 21 years Sunday to win the opening two races in the Champ Car World Series.

Tracy took the checkered flag at the Grand Prix of Monterrey at Fundidora Park and shook off a humiliating victory lap, during which he stalled twice. The 34-year-old Tracy won the season opener in Florida.

"I need to work on my donuts," he said. "That was embarrassing. But we made the right calls."

Rick Mears was the last driver to win the season's first two races, capturing both Phoenix and Atlanta from the pole in 1982.

Michel Jourdain Jr. finished second and Canadian Alex Tagliani was third after starting in the same position.

Mexico's Adrian Fernandez finished fourth with Brazilian Bruno Junqueira rounding out the top five.