Dixon tops final practice at Sonoma
Scott Dixon Points leader Scott Dixon turned the fastest lap in his Ganassi Honda in final IndyCar practice for the Sonoma GP on Saturday morning at was once the old … Read More
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Saturday Morning Update from IndyCar Grand Prix of Sonoma
Can Newgarden win the pole today? Hello from Sonoma, California. It is windy this morning and about 60 degrees. Fog can be seen in the distance on the hilltops. This … Read More
Overheard at Sonoma Friday – 2
What Patricio O'Ward did on Friday with the Harding Chevy had a lot of people standing up and taking notice Continuing from our Overheard #1 on Friday, the real possibility … Read More
IndyCar Sonoma driver quotes from Friday
Rookie sensation Patricio O'Ward JOSEF NEWGARDEN (No. 1 Verizon Team Penske Chevrolet): "I think we were OK. We tested here last week, so we were pretty ready to go. It … Read More
IndyCar Sonoma GP Friday Press Conference
Josef Newgarden Drivers:Josef Newgarden – Penske ChevyAlexander Rossi – Andretti HondaScott Dixon – Ganassi HondaWill Power – Penske Chevy Press Conference THE MODERATOR: We'll welcome in Josef Newgarden, driving the … Read More
Tony Kanaan making 300th start at Sonoma
Tony Kanaan – start #300 Press Conference THE MODERATOR: We're now joined by Tony Kanaan, driving the No. 14 ABC Supply Company Chevrolet for AJ Foyt Racing, making his 300th … Read More
MC Hammer Named Grand Marshal at Sonoma
MC Hammer Legendary hip-hop artist and Bay Area native MC Hammer has been named Grand Marshal of the Grand Prix of Sonoma Verizon IndyCar Series season finale this Sunday at … Read More
Newgarden fastest in 2nd IndyCar practice
Josef Newgarden, defending champion Josef Newgarden turned the fastest lap in 2nd practice for the GP of Sonoma IndyCar race in his Penske Chevy with shocks no one else has. … Read More
Q&A with IndyCar’s new rookies O’Ward and Herta
Colton Herta Drivers:Patricio O'WardColton Herta Press Conference THE MODERATOR: We will go ahead and get started with our Verizon IndyCar Series media availability. Pleased to be joined now by the … Read More
Q&A with IndyCar Manufacturer Champions Honda
Art St. Cyr For the first time since Verizon IndyCar Series engine competition resumed in 2012, Honda has claimed the manufacturer championship over Chevrolet. With two races remaining on the … Read More
Overheard at Sonoma Friday – 1
Standing starts were never an issue with the superior Champ Cars. The fans absolutely loved them. We hear that standing starts, favored by most fans, but abandoned by IndyCar with … Read More
Hunter-Reay tops Dixon to lead opening IndyCar practice
Ryan Hunter-Reay Andretti Autosport ace Ryan Hunter-Reay turned a lap of 1m17.574s in his Honda to lead opening practice for the IndyCars at Sonoma Raceway. Championship points leader Scott Dixon … Read More
Friday Morning Update from Sonoma Raceway
Dixon looking for the 5th Championship Good morning from the beautiful area around Sonoma Raceway. The Verizon IndyCar Series returns to Sonoma Raceway for the final time for the series … Read More
Proposed solution to lethal catch-fences (6th Update)
Laminated Polycarbonate. In fact you can have multiple layers, each layer increasing the cost. UPDATE A reader adds…..I think some reader confusion may be generated by your use of the … Read More
IndyCar title probably will be won on dumb luck
Which of these four drivers will win the IndyCar title? Will they win on skill or IndyCar crapshoot luck? Because of the way IndyCar does their yellow flags, closing the … Read More
Mercedes F1 ladder system failure
A frustrated Toto Wolff Toto Wolff has hit out at Formula 1 rivals for “hidden agendas and lies" amid the ongoing uncertainty over Esteban Ocon’s future. Ocon has been backed … Read More
Born Racer Official US Trailer
Scott Dixon A powerful and inspirational story of dedication, danger, fear, and the rare ‘will’ some of us have to defy all personal limitations. Experience the fastest motorsport on earth … Read More
Dixon leads IndyCar Test day at Sonoma
Scott Dixon Top 5. Official practice starts Friday morning. Team Penske and their special shocks will win the pole and the race. Scott Dixon – Ganassi Honda 1m18.64s Marco Andretti … Read More
Agag thinks he can steal Alonso from IndyCar
Alejandro thinks Alonso will spend one year with IndyCar and then take his big fan following with him to Formula E Formula E CEO Alejandro Agag says he's determined to … Read More
IndyCar Spring Training to be held at COTA
COTA lands IndyCar Spring Training dates The IndyCar Series will move its official pre-season Spring Training test to the Circuit of Americas, at least for 2019. RACER reports that COTA … Read More
Pigot back with Ed Carpenter Racing in 2019
Spencer Pigot Spencer Pigot will remain behind the wheel of the No. 21 Chevrolet for the 2019 Verizon IndyCar Series season, Ed Carpenter Racing announced today. Pigot’s return to the … Read More
It’s the TV Ratings stupid
Verizon won't be back. Not enough TV viewers A reader asks, Dear AR1.com, How come IndyCar is having such a hard time finding a replacement for Verizon as a series … Read More
Driver vs Engineer – Developing a Relationship
Max Chilton with his engineers We’ve all experienced that feeling: your car is handling like crap – and you have no clue why. That’s where the race engineer comes in. … Read More
IndyCar Somoma GP Preview
Lat year's IndyCar champion, Josef Newgarden, celebrates at Sonoma Race weekend: Friday, Sept. 14 – Sunday, Sept. 16 Track: Sonoma Raceway, a 2.385-mile permanent road course in Sonoma, California Entry … Read More
Detroit GP Fundraiser Donates $400,000 for Improvements at Belle Isle’s Fountain
Ryan Hunter-Reay frolics in the Scott Fountain after winning this year's Detroit GP Millions of people visit Belle Isle Park every year and enjoy the James Scott Memorial Fountain. Island … Read More