Articles By: Steph Wallcraft
INDYCAR’S new Race Control a slap in the face to fans
The last couple of days have demonstrated exactly how dire the situation is for INDYCAR with regard to the removal of online streaming for 2011 IZOD IndyCar Series coverage. It’s embarassing for Versus, it’s embarassing for INDYCAR, and it’s a complete insult to the sport’s most diehard fans.
On online streaming, Versus conspicuous in its silence
Versus, INDYCAR’s majority broadcasting partner, has stomped out of one of INDYCAR’s best and most fan-friendly initiatives: free online streaming of every session on its schedule.
Qualifying changes: a detailed analysis
Yesterday afternoon, INDYCAR revealed the details of two significant changes to its 2011 qualifying procedures. This post offers an analysis of the effects of these changes.
Vegas challenge presents INDYCAR with marketing options
Randy Bernard announced on Tuesday that a $5 million prize is on offer to any non-IndyCar driver who can beat the entire field of Series regulars at Las Vegas. If all of these takers pan out, INDYCAR could have a near-impossible task at hand in having to narrow the list down to five challengers.
Meet the Canadian media
The Meet the Media panel at last weekend’s Canadian Motorsports Expo was, as always, an interesting and informative insight into what broadcasters and journalists from north of the border are talking about these days.
Dario delights at the CME
Dario Franchitti addressed an enthusiastic group of fans at the Canadian Motorsports Expo this past weekend and answered questions on a variety of subjects.
Edmonton is back — now what?
Back in early November when it was announced that Edmonton had been removed from the IZOD IndyCar Series schedule, it was suggested that the debacle was a sad situation. Well, the race is back — but unfortunately, it’s still a pretty sad situation.
A look at the 2011 Firestone Indy Lights schedule
The 2011 Firestone Indy Lights calendar was released yesterday, and it revealed a few surprises — some good, some potentially less-than-good, and some that lead to more questions.
Edmonton is gone — now what?
Following a harried blitz of breaking news stories that tore across racing’s corner of the internet yesterday evening, the announcement became official today that the Honda Indy Edmonton will not be returning to the 2011 schedule after all.
An off-season manifesto
Unfortunately, there has always been a faction of so-called open-wheel faithful who choose to fill their off-season time by perpetuating negativity in earnest. Here’s a more optimistic way to approach the long, dark months to come.
Vote Sage Karam as SI SportsKid of the Year
Sage Karam, the inaugural champion of the relaunched USF2000 National Championship, laid down a thoroughly dominant season under the tutelage and experience of Andretti Autosport. His performance has garnered quite a bit of attention, the latest being a nomination for Sports Illustrated SportsKid of the Year 2010.
An interview with Brian Barnhart
At Chicagoland Speedway, More Front Wing spoke with Brian Barnhart about a wide range of topics, including the Texas Twin Sprints, the terms of the probations currently being served by Helio Castroneves and Milka Duno, his application of the blocking/defending rules, and his thoughts on the drivers forming a unified organization.