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IMS 2013: Chad’s report for May 11 (Opening Day)

IMS 2013: Chad’s report for May 11 (Opening Day)

MFW correspondent Chad Smith was on the scene at Indianapolis Motor Speedway for Opening Day ahead of this month’s 97th running of the Indianapolis 500. Here’s what he found.

FIRST IMPRESSIONS: Itaipava São Paulo Indy 300 presented by Nestlé

FIRST IMPRESSIONS: Itaipava São Paulo Indy 300 presented by Nestlé

The More Front Wing crew offers our First Impressions of the 2013 Itaipava São Paulo Indy 300 presented by Nestlé.

Rahal thrives in RLL’s “family atmosphere”

Rahal thrives in RLL’s “family atmosphere”

For the past two years, Graham Rahal says, he’s worked for a racing business. Now that he’s working with a group he considers family, the results are coming quickly.

COUNTERPOINT: Should IndyCar adopt the Nation’s Cup?

COUNTERPOINT: Should IndyCar adopt the Nation’s Cup?

With three different countries represented at the top of the three podiums thus far in 2013, could it be time for the IZOD IndyCar Series to adopt the Nation’s Cup? In this week’s Counterpoint, Paul and Steph take sides as they give the issue a closer look.

FIRST IMPRESSIONS: 2013 Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach

FIRST IMPRESSIONS: 2013 Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach

The More Front Wing crew offers our first impressions of the 2013 Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach.

What has happened to Will Power?

What has happened to Will Power?

It’s hard to believe, but it’s been almost a year since Will Power last visited victory lane. Chad asks: What has happened to Penske’s perennial championship hopeful?

Castroneves: Strong start, but it could be better

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.

FIRST IMPRESSIONS: 2013 Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama

FIRST IMPRESSIONS: 2013 Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama

The More Front Wing crew present our first impressions of the 2013 Honda Grand Prix of Alabama.

COUNTERPOINT: Can Power mount a comeback?

COUNTERPOINT: Can Power mount a comeback?

Counterpoint is back for another year! In this first edition of 2013, Paul and Steph argue whether Power will be able to put St. Petersburg behind him and put together another run for the title.

De Silvestro: I feel like I’ve earned my stripes

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.

FIRST IMPRESSIONS: 2013 Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg

FIRST IMPRESSIONS: 2013 Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg

The More Front Wing crew present their first impressions of the season-opening IZOD IndyCar Series event on the streets of St. Petersburg, Florida.

Q&A with Pro Mazda drivers

Q&A with Pro Mazda drivers

John recently spent some time with some of the drivers of the Pro Mazda Championship to get their thoughts on the 2013 season.