Video: Newgarden looks ahead to St. Pete, battling Dixon
Josef Newgarden joins Leigh Diffey to discuss how has put himself in title contention with Scott Dixon after a rough start, previews the IndyCar finale at St. Petersburg, and much … Read More
Category: IndyCar
Former CART boss Joe Heitzler dies at 75
Joe Heitzler, who was President of Championship Auto Racing Teams in 2001 has died at the age of 75. Replacing Bobby Rahal in 2001, Heitzler struggled amid all the in-fighting … Read More
NASCAR driver Jimmie Johnson gets seat fitting at Ganassi
NASCAR driver Jimmie Johnson has signed a 2-year deal to drive for Chip Ganassi’s IndyCar team starting next year. Today he posted pictures of his seat fitting at the Ganassi … Read More
Honda’s F1 boss again explains decision to stay in IndyCar
(GMM) Honda has defended its decision to pull out of Formula 1 whilst at the same time extending its commitment to the IndyCar Series. The Japanese manufacturer cited its push … Read More
Limited general admission tickets go on sale today for IndyCar GP of St. Petersburg
The Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg will release a limited number of general admission tickets for sale today (October 14) at 2 p.m. ET. Fans should visit gpstpete.com to … Read More
Rumor: Albon, Ocon, Russell, Perez and Magnussen heat up 2021 F1 and IndyCar driver market
(GMM) F1’s 2021 driver market is heating up once again and it’s filtering down into IndyCar. Red Bull has been supporting the struggling Alex Albon this year, but Dr Helmut … Read More
Arrow McLaren SP re-signs Pato O’Ward
Arrow McLaren SP announced today that Pato O’Ward will continue to race for the team for the 2021 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season, once again piloting the No. 5 Arrow McLaren … Read More
Oliver Askew out at Arrow McLaren SP after St. Pete race (Update)
A reader asks, Dear AutoRacing1.com, Any word on why Arrows McLaren SP let Askew go? Before his concussion I thought he was driving well for a rookie. Bruce Steele Dear … Read More
After 7-month delay, Grand Prix track taking shape in downtown St. Petersburg
On Wednesday, they started preparing the track for this year’s IndyCar Firestone Grand Prix race in St. Petersburg, Florida. You might recall the event was originally called off back in … Read More
Honda explains why it committed to IndyCar after announcing F1 exit
Honda F1 managing director Masashi Yamamoto has explained why the company extended its commitment to IndyCar racing. Honda announced last week it will leave F1 after the 2021 season in … Read More
IndyCar Harvest GP Postscript
Let me briefly begin by giving credit where credit is due. The NTT INDYCAR Series put on two very good shows this past weekend at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Road … Read More
Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing to Build State-of-the-Art Racing Headquarters in Indiana
Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing (RLL) announced plans today to expand its Indiana operations, establishing its global headquarters in Zionsville, Indiana and creating up to 73 new jobs by the end … Read More
F1 to move to Rio, Sao Paulo says no (Update)
(GMM) Chase Carey has confirmed that Rio de Janeiro is on course to join the Formula 1 calendar. There have been rumors for some time that a new permanent circuit … Read More
Rumor: Andretti Autosport IndyCar team hurting for money (Update)
CORRECTION: Below we mis-typed the DHL is only willing to pay $1.5 million per year to sponsor the #28. That should have read DHL is not willing to fully fund … Read More
Final weekend TV Ratings
Final weekend TV ratings are in and it is not pretty. Both NASCAR and IndyCar saw significant drops in their TV ratings Network Event Location Total Viewers 18-49 Viewers 2020 … Read More
TV ratings for all sports struggling since they became ‘woke’
With many people staying home due to Covid-19 one would assume TV ratings would spike. What else is there to do when you are stuck in the house and you … Read More
Road America Announces 2021 Season Schedule
Road America announced today its most robust and dynamic season schedule to date, encompassing stops for every major North American race series. Nine events are on the 2021 season schedule … Read More
IndyCar Harvest GP Race 2 Post-Race Press Conference
Drivers: 1st – Will Power, Team Penske Chevy 2nd – Colton Herta, Andretti Autosport 3rd – Alexander Rossi, Andretti Autosport Press Conference THE MODERATOR: Good afternoon, everyone. We are here at the Indianapolis … Read More
Power holds off Herta to win IndyCar Harvest GP Race #2
Penske Chevy veteran Will Power held off five laps of intense pressure from Andretti Honda youngster Colton Herta to win the 2nd race of the IndyCar Harvest GP doubleheader weekend … Read More
Chevy & Honda, not Ferrari, commit to next generation IndyCar engine
INDYCAR has reached a new, multi-year extension with engine partners Honda and Chevrolet, taking their partnership well into the end of the decade and providing stability and innovation for the … Read More
How Scott Dixon can lockup IndyCar title today
DRIVERS/ENTRANT CHAMPIONSHIP There are a maximum of 108 points possible for the final two NTT INDYCAR SERIES races. Scott Dixon needs 58 points in the final two races to eliminate … Read More
Power wins pole for IndyCar Harvest GP Race #2
Penske Chevy driver Will Power turned a lap of 1m08.9767s to win the pole position for the IndyCar Harvest GP Race #2. It was Power’s 61st IndyCar pole as he … Read More
Penske Entertainment Corp. Provides Race for Equality & Change Update
Penske Entertainment Corp. announced several significant steps this morning related to its ongoing Race for Equality & Change initiative. This includes a major expansion of its relationship with NXG Youth … Read More
New Motorsports Park in Australia to be named after Will Power
The Queensland State Government is set to invest $40 million in a Toowoomba project that includes the establishment of the Will Power Center for Motorsport and Driver Training Excellence. Proposed … Read More