2020 Indy 500 Postscript
In my view, the biggest story to come out of the 2020 Indianapolis 500 was not winner Takuma Sato (although we’ll get to him). It was five-time series champion and … Read More
Category: IndyCar
DragonSpeed Teams Up with Racing Engineering to Navigate Pandemic
The US-based DragonSpeed sportscar and Indycar team has joined forces with Spain’s Racing Engineering to support its European racing operations for the rest of the 2020 season. With DragonSpeed’s programs … Read More
Final weekend TV Ratings
The final TV ratings from last weekend are in. While NASCAR’s Cup and Xfinity races saw an uptick in TV ratings from Dover, IndyCar suffered a massive drop in TV … Read More
Historical Indy 500 TV Ratings
Below is a table of historical IndyCar TV Ratings. Oh how we long for those CART days – the series Tony George set out to destroy. With the help of … Read More
Indy 500 TV ratings plummet on NBC
NBC earned a 2.3 rating and 3.737 million viewers for Sunday’s Indy 500 at IMS and that includes streaming viewers on NBC Gold – the worse Indy 500 TV rating … Read More
This year’s Indy 500 could have had a great ending
The finish of the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday was as unexciting as the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade on the streets on Manhattan. The only thing missing were the floats It … Read More
O’Ward Named Indianapolis 500 Rookie Of The Year
Pato O’Ward was named the Rookie of the Year for the 104th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge on Monday. The honor could be foretelling of future success at Indianapolis Motor … Read More
Once again Rossi’s and Hunter-Reay’s pit crews screwed up their Indy 500 chances (Update)
In examining the lap charts from Sunday’s Indy 500 it looks like Ryan Hunter-Reay (RHR), Rossi’s teammate, had even more issues with his pit stops. We see that RHR passed … Read More
Alonso said clutch failure led to poor Indy 500 result. But it didn’t matter
Fernando Alonso claims a clutch problem on his car slowed his progress during the Indianapolis 500, after finishing 21st in his third attempt at the race. But in fact he … Read More
Sato outduels Dixon and Rahal to win 104th Indy 500
Rahal Letterman Lanigan #30 Honda driver Takuma Sato from Japan made his move on Scott Dixon with 15 laps to go and held off the Iceman masterfully to win the … Read More
Indy 500 post-race press conferences
Participants 1st – Takuma Sato, Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing Bobby Rahal, Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing David Letterman, Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing 2nd – Scott Dixon, Chip Ganassi Racing 6th – Pato O’Ward, Arrow McLaren … Read More
Indy 500 post-race Quotes
Top-10 Finishers 1st – TAKUMA SATO (No. 30 Panasonic/PeopleReady Honda): “Obviously, we pitted (a lap) short from Dixie (Scott Dixon). The fuel strategy was a bit tight. I saw Scott … Read More
Indy 500 Drivers Pay Surprise Visits to Local Fans after Annual Drivers’ Meeting
In a tribute to fans unable to attend the 104th Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge, the 33 starting drivers made surprise visits to longtime “500” ticket holders … Read More
Guaranteed Rate to Sponsor Alex Palou’s Indy 500 Car
Dale Coyne Racing with Team Goh is pleased to welcome Guaranteed Rate, one of the largest retail mortgage lenders in the United States, as the primary sponsor on Alex Palou’s … Read More
Indy 500 Winner, Rookie of the Year To Be Honored on Special Show
The winner of the 104th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge and other top finishers, including the Rookie of the Year, will be honored in a television special airing Monday night, … Read More
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Issues Decree for Fans To Extend their Indianapolis 500 Streaks
Indianapolis Motor Speedway President J. Douglas Boles issued a special decree Saturday, Aug. 22 to fans of the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge. In the document, Boles thanked fans for … Read More
Indy 500 – hotter temperatures expected on race day could hinder passing
In the interview below Pato O’Ward, Scott Dixon and Josef Newgarden talked about the passing we saw on Carb Day in ideal conditions vs. the rise in temperatures and humidity … Read More
Roger Penske to give command to start engines for Indy 500
As the new owner of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Roger Penske will give the command to start the engines for the Indianapolis 500. Penske will take over a role held … Read More
Zak Brown: Ferrari would be great for IndyCar
McLaren CEO Zak Brown believes that a potential IndyCar entry (as a team or as an engine supplier) for Ferrari would be “great” for the Italian manufacturer in the future, … Read More
Wagering on the 2020 Indy 500? AR1.com Gives You Your Best Bets!!!!!
Polesitter Marco Andretti will lead the field to green for Sunday’s 104th Indianapolis 500 Presented by Gainbridge. This year’s Greatest Spectacle in Racing will of course be a rather unique … Read More
Mario and Michael Andretti to lead Indy 500 field on Sunday
For the first time in its storied history, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) will host three generations of racing royalty on track together just before the Indianapolis 500 presented by … Read More
O’Ward tops Carb Day speeds at Indy
Mexican Arrow McLaren SP Chevy driver Pato O’Ward turned the fastest lap on Carb Day Friday before Sunday’s Indy 500 at 225.355 mph. The cars won’t be back on the … Read More
104th Indy 500 Preview
After Carb Day on Friday, August 21st, the IndyCar engines go silent at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the teams and drivers will wait nervously for the 104th running of … Read More
NBC Sports, Pennzoil INDYCAR Radio Network To Provide Indy 500 coverage
Race fans can see and hear all of the action of Race Weekend for the 104th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge through extensive coverage by NBC Sports and the Pennzoil … Read More