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Mid-Ohio: Sunday thoughts
Steph’s Sunday thoughts from the 2010 Honda 200 at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course.
Mid-Ohio: Saturday thoughts
Steph’s Saturday thoughts from the 2010 Honda 200 at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course.
An interview with Randy Bernard
The CEO of the IZOD IndyCar Series, Randy Bernard, was kind enough to sit with me this afternoon to discuss a few current topics of interest.
Mid-Ohio: Friday thoughts
Steph’s Friday thoughts from the 2010 Honda 200 at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course.
Castroneves fined for his post-race actions in Edmonton
A statement has been released by the IZOD IndyCar Series regarding action taken against Helio Castroneves for his post-race behavior at Edmonton.
The Block: The discussion continues
In the days since The Block, the chatter within the IndyCar community has been incessant. Brian Barnhart has defended the rule. Tony Cotman has defended the rule. The vast majority of drivers are backing it as well (everyone but Helio, it seems) with some taking the time to publicly explain the justification for it. Pressdog has tossed his hat into the ring in its favor. However, the vast majority of the masses are still wielding torches and pitchforks and screaming for justice.
Updated speculation on the 2011 schedule
It’s been a little over a month since we last looked at the 2011 schedule, and things have changed some since then. Some revised speculation appears to be in order.
The Block: What’s the real issue?
According to the definition of blocking as stated in the rules, and according to the statements made by Brian Barnhart in the drivers’ meeting this morning, Helio Castroneves did in fact block Will Power going into turn 1. However, according to what any rational viewer would consider an appropriate definition of blocking in the first place, Helio clearly did no wrong.
Duno placed on probation
The Series has released a statement on its decision to place Milka Duno on probation.