Archive for the ‘IndyCar commentary’ Category
Tony Kanaan: The quest continues for victory at Indianapolis
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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
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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.
Tagliani airs concerns on aero kits, blocking rules
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Alex Tagliani spoke candidly with More Front Wing earlier this week on his concerns that aero kits will hurt the smaller teams and that INDYCAR’s blocking rules need to be more clearly defined.
Hinchcliffe: “Newgarden should have won” in Brazil
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James Hinchcliffe won’t turn down a win, but he’s willing to make his views on the finish in São Paulo very clear. “Josef Newgarden should have won that race,” he says. “Takuma [Sato] blocked Josef.”
IMS 2013: Chad’s report for May 19 — Bump Day at Indianapolis
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
IMS 2013: Chad’s report for May 12
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Chad says Sunday’s weather was just as chilly as Saturdays, but plenty of fans — mothers included — flocked to IMS to watch Sunday’s practice.