F1: Logan Sargeant runs Williams out of spare parts
(GMM) Logan Sargeant “deserves” at least until the end of this season to prove he has what it takes in Formula 1 before Williams sacks him. That is the view … Read More
Category: IndyCar
IndyCar: Andretti Global extends Kirkwood’s contract
Andretti Global announced today that two-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES winner Kyle Kirkwood has signed a multi-year contract extension to remain with the Andretti INDYCAR team. Kirkwood will continue to pilot … Read More
IndyCar: Series returns to Milwaukee Mile
Wisconsin State Fair Park to Host First-Ever Milwaukee NTT INDYCAR SERIES Doubleheader Weekend, August 30-September 1. Adding an exciting new chapter to the legacy of INDYCAR racing at the historic … Read More
Rumor: IndyCar eyes overseas non-points races in 2024 (Update)
This rumor is downgraded to ‘false’ today. IndyCar released their 17-race 2024 schedule today, and no overseas races are on it. –by Mark Cipolloni– Rumor has it that IndyCar is … Read More
IndyCar: 17-race 2024 schedule announced
INDYCAR has announced a 17-race schedule for the 2024 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season, which will take the American Open Wheel series into several fan-favorite markets, including a much-anticipated return to … Read More
NASCAR: Logano has no interest in trying IndyCar
Even though his boss Roger Penske owns IndyCar and the Indy 500, Two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Joey Logano has zero interest in trying them. Two-time Cup Series champion and … Read More
F1: No ‘energy’ to think about F1 future now – Sargeant
(GMM) Logan Sargeant may have ended his Formula 1 career at Suzuka with another disastrous weekend. He may have to step down to IndyCar. Although the well-financed Felipe Drugovich, Mick … Read More
Rumor: IndyCar hybrid engines to again be delayed
A rumor making the rounds is that the IndyCar Hybrid engines, planned for umpteen years and finally slated for the 2024 season, may be delayed again. –by Mark Cipolloni– Word … Read More
Rumor: IndyCar eyeing possible return to Milwaukee (4th Update)
This rumor is upgraded to ‘fact’ today. IndyCar will return to the Milwaukee Mile in 2024. A press conference is scheduled for Monday morning at 10 am [CT] at the … Read More
IMSA/IndyCar/F1: Honda HPD joins forces with Honda HRC
IndyCar’s Honda and IMSA’s Acura engine supplier Honda HPD will now work jointly on engine development projects with their Japan counterpart Honda HRC. Press Release Honda Racing Corporation (HRC) in … Read More
Rumor: NASCAR moving Texas race to kill IndyCar race
Never underestimate NASCAR’s desire to kill off the IndyCar Series. The pesky little open wheel series has been a thorn in its side for years. –by Mark Cipolloni– With races … Read More
Rumor: Texas IndyCar race may get axed from 2024 schedule
Rumor has it that IndyCar and Texas Motor Speedway (TMS) are having a hard time agreeing to a date for a race in 2024. –by Mark Cipolloni– Apparently, IndyCar wants … Read More
IndyCar: Chip Ganassi Racing Expands to 5 cars with Simpson
Chip Ganassi Racing announced today that Kyffin Simpson will make the jump to their NTT INDYCAR SERIES lineup for the complete 2024 season. Simpson, who joined Chip Ganassi Racing as … Read More
IndyCar: Historic IndyCars Added to 2024 GP of Long Beach
The 2024 Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach will reflect on its racing history when the Indy cars of the past take the green flag in the Historic Indy Car … Read More
IndyCar: Total TV Viewership up slightly in 2023
NBC Sports’ 2023 coverage of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES delivered the most-watched INDYCAR season in 12 years – with and without streaming. Since 2011, it was NBC Sports’ most-watched season … Read More
IndyCar: 2024 IndyCar Silly Season page (4th Update)
With the announcement that David Malukas has signed with Arrow McLaren Racing for 2024, he goes to ‘fact’ in our table below. With the announcement that Marcus Armstrong has re-signed … Read More
Video: IndyCar season finale comedy show
The 2023 IndyCar season finale at WeatherTech Laguna Seca Raceway was an embarrassment – the best comedy show of the year. –by Mark Cipolloni– The lack of driving talent displayed … Read More
IndyCar: Chevrolet wins 2023 Manufacturers title
Despite winning only 6 races to Honda’s 11, Chevrolet has won the 2023 NTT INDYCAR SERIES Manufacturer Championship. How? Because of the crazy way IndyCar awards engine manufacturer points. Chevrolet … Read More
IndyCar: Dixon wins Laguna Seca crashfest
The Laguna Seca finale of the NTT IndyCar Series was a such a crashfest even the pace car ran out of fuel. Through it all, Scott Dixon found a way … Read More
IndyCar: Series announces $1 million Exhibition race
The NTT INDYCAR SERIES announced a made-for-TV racing exhibition race at Thermal Club in March 2024 with a $1 million prize to the winner. Race Day for the $1 Million … Read More
IndyCar: Kirkwood tops Laguna Seca morning warm-up
Andretti Autosport driver Kyle Kirkwood tuned a lap of 1m7.8939s to top Sunday Morning warm-up for today’s Firestone GP Of Monterey IndyCar race. Kirkwood nipped fellow Honda-powered driver Marcus Ericsson … Read More
Rumor: 2024 IndyCar schedule (3rd Update)
The final 2024 IndyCar schedule is expected to be released in about two weeks. Like 2023, the upcoming schedule will contain 17 points-paying races and perhaps one or more non-points … Read More
IndyCar: Rosenqvist wins Pole at Laguna Seca
Arrow McLaren’s Felix Rosenqvist won the pole for the Firestone Grand Prix of Monterey with a record-breaking lap of 1:06.6416. It is his second pole of the 2023 season and … Read More
IndyCar: Yet another grid penalty (Update) (Update)
The hits just keep on coming as engine after engine in the IndyCar series needs to be replaced. It was even worse last weekend in Portland. INDYCAR officials have announced … Read More
IndyCar: Lundgaard tops Practice 2 at Laguna Seca
Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing’s Christian Lundgaard turned the fastest lap in Practice 2 for the Firestone GP of Monterey at Laguna Seca Saturday morning. Lundgaard’s lap of 1m07.6154s bumped Rinus … Read More