O’Ward’s heart is in IndyCar while he keeps an eye on F1
McLaren boss Zak Brown made the promise to the young Arrow McLaren SP ace Pato O’Ward that he could drive a McLaren-Mercedes Formula 1 car in the Abu Dhabi F1 … Read More
Category: Editorials
IndyCar Genesys 300/XPEL 375 Doubleheader Preview
After staging a race on a permanent road course and another on a temporary street circuit, the NTT INDYCAR SERIES is ready to ramp up the speed with its first … Read More
F1 Portuguese GP Preview
The FIA Formula 1 World Championship campaign will continue with back-to-back events in Portugal and Spain. Formula 1 returned to Portugal in 2020, ending a 24-year absence, as the Autodromo … Read More
IndyCar Firestone GP of St. Petersburg Postscript
Round two of the 2021 NTT INDYCAR Series is in the books. After grabbing pole position Saturday, Colton Herta thoroughly dominated Saturday’s Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, leading 97 … Read More
Is it time for IndyCar to ditch the Aeroscreen screen for a F1 Halo?
The IndyCar Red Bull Advanced Technologies-developed aeroscreen device was a nice idea, but really the F1 Halo is just as effective at saving lives. Ryan Hunter-Reay said the aeroscreen likely … Read More
Indycar Barber Postscript (Update)
This article has been updated to fix several errors. After what seemed like another interminable offseason, the NTT INDYCAR Series returned action this past Sunday at Barber Motorsports Park. In … Read More
Jimmie Johnson: I’m still only 3 out of 10 there
Retired NASCAR superstar Jimmie Johnson is finding that the move from stock cars to IndyCars is harder than one might think. Back in March he was asked a question about … Read More
Chevy already running new IndyCar engine on the dyno
On a Chevy IndyCar media conference Thursday, Chevy Program Manager for IndyCar, Rob Buckner, was asked if they are still developing the current 2.2L engine, or has their focus turned … Read More
IndyCar drivers still split of their feelings of P2P on ovals
Last week AutoRacing1.com had the chance Juan Montoya his opinion of Push-To Pass (P2P) on ovals, and he came out strongly favoring the idea. Today we asked Simon Pagenaud (shown … Read More
IndyCar to use turbo P2P to simulate hybrid electric P2P (Update)
CORRECTION: KERS was first introduced in F1 in 2009 so they have used hybrid engines for 12 years not 15 years as stated below. However, IndyCar’s first hybrid engine won’t … Read More
Why Lewis Hamilton is still capable of shutting down Red Bull challenge
There is understandably a lot of excitement about what the new F1 season will bring. Will Mercedes’ dominance finally end? Can Max Verstappen manage to overtake Lewis Hamilton as the … Read More
Letter To The Editor: IndyCar race at Nashville won’t be around long
Dear AutoRacing1.com, What the heck is IndyCar thinking? They booked a race in August in Nashville? I lived in Nashville for years. The heat and humidity is so high in … Read More
F1 Bahrain GP Preview
The 2021 Formula One season is about to begin. The longest calendar ever awaits: it will be a test of stamina, mental and physical, between now and Abu Dhabi in … Read More
Max Power: Can Verstappen and Red Bull Really End Mercedes’ Monopoly This Season?
Seasoned F1 fans know not to get too carried away by pre-season testing. Often obstacles that emerge before the new campaign can be overcome – unless you’re Ferrari, that is, … Read More
Dirt Racing Has Rich And Fabled Place In History Of American Motorsports
From living legends like Steve Kinser, Donny Schatz and Sammy Swindell to world-famous facilities such as Eldora, Knoxville, Volusia and the Chili Bowl, dirt-track racing has a rich and fabled … Read More
Common Mistakes To Avoid While Shopping For Motocross Gear
Dirt biking is fun for all those who are fully capable of handling the off-roading experience. The muddy terrain, the challenges in between, and the roaring speed of your bike … Read More
Bad decisions have huge consequences
When it comes to getting TV ratings for cable sports networks, there’s ESPN, and then there’s the rest….by a factor of 6. When IndyCar decided to take less money from … Read More
Automotive: Six of the World’s Fastest Sports Cars
Who do not want to feel breathtaking emotions? Such feelings can be achieved in different ways. For example, you can play casino games online for free without downloading, watch a … Read More
Alexander Rossi: We Sucked!
Because of Covid-19, 2020 was a year to forget for most people. And for Andretti Autosport, and particularly Alexander Rossi, nothing could be closer to the truth. “I just think … Read More
Team Penske sees real benefit from adding 4th car for McLaughlin
During media interviews Thursday and Friday Team Penske IndyCar drivers Josef Newgarden and Will Power both said there were benefits in having Scott McLaughlin join Team Penske’s expanded four-car IndyCar … Read More
Bryan Herta becomes race strategist for his son Colton
In today’s Colton Herta interview he revealed for the first time that that his father Bryan will move over as his IndyCar race strategist for 2021. “What’s kind of been … Read More
How come IndyCar cannot do what Extreme E has done?
A reader writes, Dear AutoRacing1.com, It is well documented on your pages just how bad the current IndyCar TV deal is – with zero broadcasts in 95% of the world. … Read More
Video: Remembering Trenton Speedway
On this episode of Destination Anywhere, we’re going to travel back in time to examine the rise and fall of the Trenton Speedway, once located in Mercer County, New Jersey. … Read More
What is a Car Subscription Model: Is It Relevant for Sports Cars?
For sure, many of you can relate when I say that cars are expensive! It is a luxury that not many people can afford. Even if you can afford a … Read More
How to Buy Cheap Car Parts Without Sacrificing Quality
Most people automatically think of going to the dealer to get their car parts. What you buy from dealers are OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) parts. Many times these are the … Read More