F1 aims to keep combustion engines alive with 100% sustainable fuel
Formula One knows that if it switches to silent electric motors it will be the death of the sport. IndyCar is praying that F1 comes up with a way to … Read More
Category: IndyCar
Jimmie Johnson getting NASCAR offers, but still weighing Indy 500
Adam Stern of Sports Business Journal reported last week that Jimmie Johnson continues to get offers from NASCAR teams, but the seven-time Cup Series champion’s focus is weighing the Indianapolis … Read More
IndyCar: Grosjean says speeds at Indy no big deal
Some journalists actually think an IndyCar has a higher top-end speed than an F1 car. Much to their surprise Romain Grosjean set them straight today during the media conference held … Read More
IndyCar: Johnson disappointed not to finish Rookie Test at Indy
Rain cut short the ROP test at Indy Wednesday for Jimmie Johnson and Romain Grosjean. They completed the first two phases, but soon after Phase 3 started the rain returned … Read More
IndyCar: Scenes from Grosjean and Johnson Indy 500 Rookie Test (Update)
Seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson sat alone on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s pit wall Wednesday morning, preparing for his first NTT INDYCAR SERIES laps on the iconic oval. … Read More
IndyCar: Sato leaving Rahal team for a 2nd time
It does not matter if you are a two-time Indianapolis 500 winner in IndyCar. What matters is how much money you can bring to buy your ride because teams struggle … Read More
IndyCar: Grosjean dons his 2022 colors
Ahead of his Indy rookie test Wednesday at the Speedway, Romain Grosjean was in Indy today for a seat fitting at Andretti Autosport and a photo shoot in his DHL … Read More
Grosjean, Johnson To Take Indy 500 Rookie Test Wednesday at IMS
Romain Grosjean and Jimmie Johnson will attempt to pass their Indy 500 Rookie test from noon-6 p.m. (ET) Wednesday, Oct. 6 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Grosjean and Johnson, both series … Read More
Formula E vs IndyCar TV Ratings
Cumulative IndyCar 2021 TV Viewers: 17.677 Million in USA, Estimated 20+ Million Total Globally = 6.3% the size of the global Formula E TV Audience Cumulative Formula E 2021 TV … Read More
IndyCar: Ticktum eyes IndyCar, Carlin thinks he would excel
Formula 2 driver and former Williams junior Dan Ticktum would be “incredible” in IndyCar, according to his Carlin team. Ticktum won his second F2 race of the season in Sochi last weekend, … Read More
2022 IndyCar Silly Season update (3rd Update)
A reader writes, Dear AutoRacing1.com, where do you think Kyle Kirkwood will take his $1.3 million when he wins the 2021 Indy Lights title? Joe Long Dear Joe, Rumor has … Read More
IndyCar: Miami F1 track open to hosting IndyCar race
The new Formula 1 track, which is being built for the Miami Grand Prix, could see the future performance of IndyCar or NASCAR if the schedules match. NASCAR would be … Read More
NASCAR adds Portland, will destroy IndyCar race
Attendance and profitability of the IndyCar race at the 1.964-mile Portland International Raceway is marginal at best. If that market had to support ticket sales for another major race it’s … Read More
Rumor: IndyCar Detroit GP to move off of Belle Isle (3rd Update)
Here is a screenshot of the proposed track layout from a presentation by Bud Denker of the Grand Prix before council, shared via the social media by Council President Brenda … Read More
IndyCar: Long Beach GP postscript
If you’re a regular reader of this space, you know I’ve spent much of 2021 showering superlatives upon the likes of Colton Herta and Alex Palou. So, in the aftermath … Read More
IndyCar 2021 TV viewership up 2.3 million viewers
With more races on Network TV (NBC) than ever before, IndyCar saw an increase in viewership over its last full season – 2019. With 2020 a truncated season due to … Read More
Weekend TV Ratings – F1 booms, IndyCar plummets
The final TV ratings for last weekend are shown below. All racing series saw a nice increase from the prior year, except IndyCar that crashed and burned – down 25% … Read More
Video: Highlights of the IndyCar Acura GP of Long Beach
Miss any of the action from the 2021 Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach? The Streets of Long Beach had a hometown winner and a new NTT IndyCar Series champion … Read More
F1: Tickets and parking for F1 US Grand Prix SOLD OUT
Over 360,000 people are expected to be at Circuit of the Americas for October’s Formula 1 Aramco United States Grand Prix — the race is officially a sell out. Tickets … Read More
IndyCar: 3 races this year helped prepare Ilott and team for 2022
Juncos Hollinger Racing was looking for a solid finish to the season after Saturday’s qualifying run. Ilott qualified 18th, the best for the team since returning to the NTT INDYCAR … Read More
IndyCar: Pagenaud to drive for Meyer Shank Racing
INDYCAR SERIES Champion and winner of the 2019 Indianapolis 500 Simon Pagenaud will join Meyer Shank Racing (MSR) for the 2022 NTT INDYCAR SERIES Championship driving the No. 60 AutoNation … Read More
IndyCar: Long Beach Sunday Press Conference
Participants 1st – Colton Herta, Andretti Honda 2nd – Josef Newgarden, Penske Chevy 3rd – Scott Dixon, Ganassi Honda 4th – Alex Bowman, Ganassi Honda (Series Champion) 11th – Scott … Read More
IndyCar: Herta wins at Long Beach, Palou wins championship
Driving a defensive race to preserve his point lead, Alex Palou became the first- ever IndyCar champion by finishing 4th in the Acura GP of Long Beach on Sunday. Meanwhile, … Read More
IndyCar: Long Beach race attendance down slightly
“We are very pleased with the weekend attendance,” said Jim Michaelian, President and CEO of the event despite visibly less fans in attendance from all the aerial TV shots. Perhaps … Read More
Rumor: Toyota to return to IndyCar as 3rd OEM
Rumor has it that Toyota may make a return to IndyCar as the third engine manufacturer. Toyota supplied engines back in the 90s and early 2000s (Chip Ganassi Racing was … Read More