Category: IndyCar
Bump Day — Sucks
James Hinchcliffe fields questions from the media after the No. 5 car is bumped from the Indianapolis 500 field of 33 Normally we think of Vinko Bogataj flying off of … Read More
Hinch is Out! 2018 Indy 500 Qualifications…
Helio Castroneves fastest on first day Chevy powered dominated the first Day of qualifying for the Indy 500 but the big story was a glitch. The gun went off at … Read More
Indy 500 Field is Full, let the Bumping Begin!
UPDATE Now it's Dale Coyne's turn to have a bad day. Conor Daly just bumped out Pippa Mann, but only with enough speed to put himself on the bubble…. 05/19/18 … Read More
Gordon Kirby’s new book honors Wally Dallenbach Sr.
Normally we don't plug books here, but this time it's long-time motor sports journalist Gordon Kirby writing a book about highly respected CART steward Wally Dallenbach. Gordon commented to me … Read More
Bump Day qualifications to resume
Castroneves fastest so far UPDATE Update — IndyCar now estimates qualification to resume at 2:15 pm. Pit road opened at 1:50. Both are earlier than first predicted (by IMS, not … Read More
INDYCAR announces more powerful engine (Updated)
The engines will be the same as today but with 0.2-Liter increased displacement Update: Added Press Conference Script Below Beginning in 2021, INDYCAR engines will produce more power due to … Read More
IndyCar Grand Prix Post-practice Notes
Castroneves fastest in morning shakedowns It's Indy in May, where everyone becomes a meteorologist. Today is no different. There is rain heading this way, but it's currently in Illinois. It's … Read More
Qualifying Day for the 2018 Indianapolis 500
Team Penske is strong on the oval UPDATE IndyCar has just announced that the first practice will start at 8:45 am. Each group will get only 20 minutes of practice … Read More
Indy 500 Qualifying Order Set
VP Mike Pence and Helio Castroneves Qualifying Order On Friday evening, the order was set to Saturday’s qualifications for the 102nd Indianapolis 500. Although each team drew slots in qualifications … Read More
IndyCar will not change cars for race
The Penske Chevy drivers are happy with the car. They are fastest and if no one can pass them at the front they are quite happy with the situation Despite … Read More
INDYCAR universal aero kit earns prestigious Louis Schwitzer Award
INDYCAR's Tino Belli and Dallara's Andrea Toso are introduced as the Louis Schwitzer Award winners for 2018 Walter Kuhn/IMS The prestigious Louis Schwitzer Award was awarded Friday to four men … Read More
IndyCar Fast Friday Press Conference
Drivers: Marco Andretti – fastest with a tow 1st – Marco Andretti2nd – Robert Wickens Press Conference THE MODERATOR: We will get started with today's Verizon IndyCar Series post-practice press … Read More
IndyCar GP Popularity continues to plummet
IndyCar GP popularity ABC aired the fifth IndyCar Grand Prix on Saturday afternoon, drawing 780,000 viewers. That figure is the lowest yet for the road race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, … Read More
Andretti tops Fast Friday, but Power really quickest
Will Power favored to win the pole Marco Andretti turned the fastest lap at 231.802 mph on Fast Friday at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in preparation for the 102nd Indy … Read More
F1 development driver Santino Ferrucci gets IndyCar debut in Detroit
F2 driver and Haas F1 development driver Santino Ferrucci getting Dale Coyne Seat Fitting Dale Coyne Racing and Paysafe are pleased to announce that 19 year old American racer Santino … Read More
Early odds to win Indy 500
Can Rossi overcome the power advantage of the Chevys? So far, The oddsmakers are ranking Alexander Rossi as the favorite to win the Indy 500, but given the speed of … Read More
Fast-Friday mid-day update from Indy
The Penskes have not run many laps but are 1-2-3. Can they sweep the front row? With the cars now running at qualifying boost, the Hondas of Marco Andretti (231.802mph) … Read More
Ticket Sales Up 15% for Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix
Sato at Detroit GP In just two weeks, the roar of the engines will once echo along the Detroit River signaling the return of one of the most popular events … Read More
Indy 500 Thursday Press Conference
Drivers Graham Rahal 1st – Graham Rahal2nd – Tony Kanaan Press Conference THE MODERATOR: We are joined now by our fastest driver of the day, Graham Rahal. Graham, fastest in … Read More