This Sunday (hopefully!) marks the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500. 200 laps of racing glory that is something to behold every Memorial Day weekend. With that, let’s take a look at the storylines that are developing for the race. Chevy vs Honda Honda has looked good in practice, while Chevy dominated qualifying. Nine out of the top 12 cars are Chevy. Felix Rosenqvist, at … Continue reading Four Stories To Watch At The Indy 500
With the Indy Grand Prix this week, it’s a good time to examine the drivers’ power rankings as we approach the Indy 500. Just missing the cut, Christian Lundgaard, Linus Lundqvist, and Theo Pourchaire Header Image Credit: Joe Skibinski Continue reading Indycar Power Rankings Heading Into May
After having his St. Pete Race disqualification, Scott McLaughlin was in last place among active drivers. A great qualifying and huge win thrust McLaughlin 20 places up as he sits in 9th place overall. Mclaughlin has now won Barber back-to-back years. After having a tumultuous week, Team Penske finished on top securing the top two positions on the podium with a win from McLaughlin and … Continue reading Scott McLaughlin Wins In Alabama
Scott Dixon called it one of his toughest wins, but that didn’t stop the 43-year-old from dialing in the perfect strategy to pick up his 57th career win. Dixon dedicated the win to his benefactor, Sir Colin Giltrap, who was a huge help to Scott when he was just starting out. Giltrap passed away last week. Chip Ganassi Racing, as a whole, had a fantastic … Continue reading Dixon Dominates Long Beach
The 43-year-old New Zealander won his 5th race in the last 7, inching himself just that much closer to the all-time win record for the NTT IndyCar Series behind legendary racer A.J. Foyt. Dixon’s victory at Long Beach was his 57th, just 10 behind Foyt. Here is a list of the top 15 all-time American Open Wheel winners. 1 A.J. Foyt 67 2 Scott Dixon … Continue reading IndyCar All-Time Wins List: Dixon Inches Closer to Foyt
We have all witnessed dreams become reality. Screen time turns into seat time. Hours of practice turn into winning some of NASCAR’s most sought-after hardware. A new era of racers is here, and it is not always one born and bred on the beaten asphalt of an ageless, small-town speedway. No, nowadays the drivers who carved their teeth with hard fought wins against countless young … Continue reading The Rise Of The eSports Racer
While Alex Palou brought home the grand prize of $500,000 at this past weekend’s Indycar exhibition race at the Thermal Club, he was probably the only one to leave California with a smile on his face. The self-proclaimed “Million Dollar Challenge,” taking place at the Thermal Club in California, an exclusive venue for multi-millionaires, hosted the second event of the Indycar season and the first … Continue reading Did Indycar’s Thermal Club Million-Dollar Challenge Fail?
Josef Newgarden cruised. Literally, the Nashville, Tennessee native picked up his 30th career win after securing the pole position on Saturday. Newgarden finished nearly 8 seconds in front of 2nd Place finisher Pato O’Ward and Penske Teammate Scott McLaughlin. In fact, Penske had a great day finishing P1, P3, and P4. Newgarden praised Chevy, saying that they did not have the speed on street and … Continue reading Newgarden Wins Indycar Season Opener
Indycar roars back to life this weekend with the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg. This is the 20th anniversary of racing at St Pete and the airport circuit is well loved by Indycar drivers and fans and marks the inaugural race of the 2024 season. 100 laps for 180 miles on a 1.8 mile, 14-turn circuit just outside of Tampa Bay. Of course, Indycar … Continue reading Indycar Is Back! Week 1 Preview: St. Pete
As we celebrate Black History Month this February, it is an opportune and important time to take an expansive look at the groundbreaking achievements and barrier-shattering legacies of African American drivers, owners, crew members, and other pioneers who have broken new ground in the world of NASCAR racing for decades.While strides still need to be made, the stories of Black racing pioneers who persevered in … Continue reading Celebrating Black History Month: Trailblazers of the Track – Honoring the Groundbreaking Achievements of African Americans in NASCAR
