Articles By: Chad

What has happened to Will Power?

What has happened to Will Power?

Will Power enters this year’s end game as a mere observer for the first time since he signed on full-time with Roger Penske before the 2010 season. Chad examines the increasing pressure on Will Power as his winless streak draws ever longer.

Alex Tagliani, Barracuda Racing aim for turnaround

Alex Tagliani, Barracuda Racing aim for turnaround

Alex Tagliani and Barracuda Racing have all the tools to turn around their 2013 season. All they need is a little bit of good luck.

A helping hand could mean a championship for Ed Carpenter

A helping hand could mean a championship for Ed Carpenter

Chad examines the most likely scenario under which Ed Carpenter might secure his team a championship: giving up the reins on road and street courses to Mike Conway.

Tony Kanaan: The quest continues for victory at Indianapolis

Tony Kanaan: The quest continues for victory at Indianapolis

Chad undertakes an in-depth study in Tony Kanaan’s career at Indianapolis amid speculation of whether this will finally be his year for glory.

IMS Radio Network: Behind the mic

IMS Radio Network: Behind the mic

While they are able to paint a perfect picture in our minds of what is going on during the race, we don’t get to see the Greatest Spectacle in Racing through the eyes of the people behind the IMS Radio Network — until now.

IMS 2013: Chad’s report for May 19 — Bump Day at Indianapolis

IMS 2013: Chad’s report for May 19 — Bump Day at Indianapolis

While some bumping was expected in setting the field for the 97th running of the Indianapolis 500, Chad reports that the 34th challenge never materialized.

IMS 2013: Chad’s report for May 18 — Carpenter wins pole

IMS 2013: Chad’s report for May 18 — Carpenter wins pole

With a little Hoosier and genuinely great guy winning the pole, Chad reports that it was an incredible finish to what was another exciting Pole Day at Indianapolis.

IMS 2013: Chad’s report for May 17

IMS 2013: Chad’s report for May 17

Fast Friday at IMS brought fast speeds, a torrential downpour, and uncertainty about who is ready to make a serious run at the Pole Position.

IMS 2013: Chad’s report for May 16

IMS 2013: Chad’s report for May 16

Today saw the first on-track incident of the month, but Conor Daly walked away and it was otherwise a more fruitful day than expected at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

IMS 2013: Chad’s report for May 15

IMS 2013: Chad’s report for May 15

On the warmest day thus far in the Month of May, Chad witnessed qualifying pit stops, bulldogs in Gasoline Alley, and… confetti on the front stretch?

IMS 2013: Chad’s report for May 14

IMS 2013: Chad’s report for May 14

After putting up with chilling temperatures during the first three days of practice, Chad reports that the Speedway finally felt a little bit of May heat today in a very busy day of track activity.

IMS 2013: Chad’s report for May 13

IMS 2013: Chad’s report for May 13

After a slow start in the first two days of practice for the 97th Indianapolis 500, Chad says that Monday got under way much more quickly with Conor Daly turning his first laps at the Speedway.