Articles By: Paul Dalbey
IMS 2013: Paul’s qualifying weekend thoughts
Paul looks back on a busy qualifying weekend for the 97th Running of the Indianapolis 500 and presents his thoughts on some of the recent changes to the qualifying format for the Greatest Spectacle in Racing while adding some ideas of his own.
Castroneves: Strong start, but it could be better
Current IZOD IndyCar Series points leader Helio Castroneves knows he’s off to a strong start again, but it could have been even better.
Indy journal: 1992
This year’s race will go down in history as one of the weirdest and most unexpected in history, highlighted by the large amount of caution time, cold weather, and the closest finish in the race’s history.
De Silvestro: I feel like I’ve earned my stripes
With a renewed spirit, fourth-year driver Simona de Silvestro looks to build on a solid weekend at St. Petersburg and is ready to find victory lane in 2013.
St. Pete 2013: Paul’s Sunday thoughts
Paul discusses some of his highlights from his weekend covering the 2013 Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg.
St. Pete 2013: Paul’s Saturday thoughts
Paul looks back on Saturday’s events of the 2013 Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg.
St. Pete 2013: Paul’s Friday thoughts
Paul highlights opening day at the 2013 Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg.
St. Pete 2013: Paul’s preview
Paul outlines the stories he’ll be following at this weekend’s season-opening Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg.
Indy journal: 1991
The third consecutive year of rain on the first day of time trials, the possibility of not being able to see the race because of rain, Rick Mears’s fourth race victory, and the appearance of Norman Schwarzkopf at the race were among the highlights at the Speedway this year.
On catch fencing, IndyCar and NASCAR must pull together
Neither IndyCar nor NASCAR can afford another accident that puts fans at risk. Paul says their collaborative effort is vital to ensuring spectators are protected for years to come.
Indy journal: 1990
The second consecutive year of having the first day of time trials washed out, the unexpected victory of Arie Luyendyk, and the unbelievable 15 mph increase in the winner’s average speed were the highlights of this year at the Speedway.
Fontana: Paul’s Saturday thoughts
Paul offers his thoughts on the INDYCAR season finale at Auto Club Speedway, including the attendance, the venue’s viability as the season finale in the long-term, his final verdict on the DW12, The Red Flag, and much more.