NBCSN puts screws to IndyCar again – moves race to CNBC
NBC Sports Network thinks so little of IndyCar they put the live broadcast of Sunday's Mid-Ohio race on CNBC – think minuscule TV rating. Meanwhile NASCAR will be on NBCSN … Read More
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Alonso has zero plans to test an IndyCar this year
Go-Kart and endurance racing more important than testing an IndyCar for Alonso. IndyCar cannot afford to pay Alonso – he will remain in F1 – so don't believe the delusional … Read More
Travis Pastrana Joins C.J. Wilson & J.R. Hildebrand To Take On Pikes Peak
Porsche added another tier of excitement to this year's 2018 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, as the German manufacturer launched a brand new category for their GT4 Clubsport machine. Star … Read More
Pietro Fittipaldi Returns
Pietro Fittipaldi Dale Coyne Racing’s Pietro Fittipaldi is returning to Verizon IndyCar Series action this weekend after being sidelined due to leg injuries suffered in a sportscar event in May. … Read More
IndyCar Mid-Ohio Honda Indy 200 Preview
The Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio fast facts Josef Newgarden – last year's winner Race weekend: Friday, July 27 – Sunday, July 29 Track: Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, a 13-turn, … Read More
Conor Daly returning to Harding car at Mid-Ohio
Conor Daly On Monday, Harding Racing team president Brian Barnhart confirmed that Conor Daly will pilot its No. 88 car at this weekend's Verizon IndyCar Series race at Mid-Ohio Sports … Read More
Steak N Shake back to RLL?
Graham Rahal Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing is still in discussions with Steak N Shake over a possible return to the team and Graham Rahal's car, per Bobby Rahal who added … Read More
Would traction compound help or hurt IndyCars at Pocono Raceway?
What would traction compound do to IndyCars that race at Pocono just three weeks later? NASCAR will not use any traction compound this weekend at Pocono Raceway despite a plea … Read More
IndyCar star James Hinchcliffe engaged
Dalton gets Hinched And with this tweet James Hinchcliffe is now engaged to 29-year old Canadian actress Becky Dalton. He popped the question during a romantic boat ride in Muskoka, … Read More
Rossi’s 100th Indy 500 winner up for auction, will not be in Indy Museum
2016 Indy 500 winning car will go up for auction Alexander Rossi's Napa-sponsored IndyCar that won the 2016 Indy 500, otherwise known as the "100th running," is headed to the … Read More
It’s the TV ratings stupid
Social media will be the ultimate demise of NASCAR and IndyCar There has been yet another announcement of a major sponsor leaving NASCAR, as 5-Hour Energy will no longer sponsor … Read More
Laguna Seca Joins the 2019 IndyCar Series Schedule
Even though its shrinking (TV ratings plummeting, races going belly up), listen to Mark Miles say IndyCar is the fastest growing form of motorsports in the world in this Laguna … Read More
AutoNation’s Mike Jackson inducted into HoF
Roger Penske, Mike Jackson and Ryan Hunter-Reay at the induction. Mike Jackson, CEO of AutoNation, and good friends with Ryan Hunter-Reay was inducted into the Automotive Hall of Fame this … Read More
Fifth Third to sponsor Rahal for IndyCar race at Mid-Ohio
Rahal at Mid-Ohio last year Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing (RLL) announced today that Fifth Third Bank will be the primary sponsor of Graham Rahal’s Verizon IndyCar Series entry at the … Read More
Danica does decent hosting ESPYs
Danica Patrick ESPYs host Danica Patrick's roasted some of the top names in sports in her opening monologue last night. Her best line: Patrick on Tiger Woods: "Why do people … Read More
AR1 IndyCar Podcast with Brian Carroccio
You know AR1 senior columnist Brian Carroccio from his articles on AutoRacing1.com. But now he has taken on an additional project, as the host of the new AR1 IndyCar … Read More
IndyCar TV ratings through Toronto
IndyCar is losing more and more viewers each year. Ratings are down, viewership is down. Venue Network 2016Rating 2016Viewers 2017Rating 2017Viewers 2018Rating 2018Viewers St. Petersburg ABC 1 1,400,000 0.8 1,190,000 … Read More
DeMelo eyes fulltime IndyCar ride
Zachary Claman DeMelo will need to bring a large check Zachary Claman DeMelo has gotten more time behind the wheel in the Verizon IndyCar Series than he had been expecting. … Read More
IndyCar running out of venues to replace its failing races (8th Update)
Plummeting TV ratings are costing IndyCar races, sponsors and fans UPDATE Now Texas Motor Speedway is asking IndyCar to reduce its sanction fee or there will not be any more … Read More
Texas looking to pay IndyCar less money
Like most race promoters, Eddie Gossage will not renew with IndyCar unless the sanction fee is reduced. They are not in business to lose money and could walk away from … Read More
20 historic Indy cars on display during Bommarito 500 Weekend
Gateway For many Verizon IndyCar Series fans, the August 25 Bommarito Automotive Group 500 presented by Axalta and Valvoline at Gateway Motorsports Park will be their first look at the … Read More
Sonoma says IndyCar not an economically viable business (Update)
Roger Penske and Sonoma President Steve Page UPDATE Although losing the race is disappointing for Sonoma IndyCar fans, it will be a positive financial change for the track, Page said. … Read More
IndyCar eyes race at Circuit of Americas
One reason why COTA is so successful for F1 is the big name talent like Bruno Mars, Brittany Spears and Taylor Swift they bring in. Will the promoter do this … Read More
Pietro Fittipaldi completes first IndyCar test since injury
Pietro Fittipaldi Pietro Fittipaldi, who broke both legs in a WEC accident at Spa-Francorchamps in May, was behind the wheel of an IndyCar for the first time since the accident … Read More