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Pro Mazda at COTA: Preview

Pro Mazda at COTA: Preview

John will be on-site at Circuit of the Americas for this weekend’s Pro Mazda season opener. Here’s what he’s hoping to see.

On catch fencing, IndyCar and NASCAR must pull together

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.

Toronto: A case study in race promotion

Toronto: A case study in race promotion

Steph looks at some of the pre-season advertising choices made by Green Savoree Promotions in Toronto and the opportunities that were missed as a result.

March 9th fundraiser at Indy Dallara factory to benefit Graham Rahal Foundation

March 9th fundraiser at Indy Dallara factory to benefit Graham Rahal Foundation

If you’ll be in Indianapolis on March 9th, there’s a big event happening you won’t want to miss — a tour of the Dallara factory and a fundraiser to benefit the Graham Rahal Foundation with driver appearances, the street-legal IndyCar two-seater, an iRacing competition, and much more!

Look to the engine formula, not aero kits, for growth

Look to the engine formula, not aero kits, for growth

John opines that the solution to growth for the IZOD IndyCar Series lies not in the aero kits but in altering the engine formula to make the series more accessible to auto manufacturers.

A look inside Panther/Dreyer & Reinbold Racing

A look inside Panther/Dreyer & Reinbold Racing

Chad was recently offered a tour of the Panther/Dreyer & Reinbold Racing shop and was fascinated by what he found.

TRUECar delivers a blow to women racers

TRUECar delivers a blow to women racers

Cracks have formed in the foundation of TRUECar Racing’s Women Empowered initiative, and Steph mourns the loss to women in all corners of the sport.

Generosity, gratitude, reflection

Generosity, gratitude, reflection

An unparalleled generosity offered by a fellow fan inspires Steph to reflect on the amazing camaraderie to be found within the IndyCar community.

Michael Shank opens up about DW12 sale

Michael Shank opens up about DW12 sale

John spent some time with Michael Shank to discuss the sale of his DW12 chassis to Schmidt Peterson Motorsports and the obstacles to joining IndyCar racing that he was unable to overcome.

Will Viso signing affect Andretti Autosport chemistry?

Will Viso signing affect Andretti Autosport chemistry?

With the signing now official, Chad asks: Will adding EJ Viso to the Andretti Autosport stable affect the great chemistry the team established in 2012?

Kimball’s win tops IndyCar entrants at Rolex 24

Kimball’s win tops IndyCar entrants at Rolex 24

Steph offers a rundown of the results posted by IZOD IndyCar Series regulars in GRAND-AM’s 51st Rolex 24 at Daytona.

For IndyCar, change is a good thing

For IndyCar, change is a good thing

Chad expresses optimism regarding the proposed rule changes for the 2013 season.