Archive for the ‘IndyCar commentary’ Category
Fire response not indicative of safety team’s merit
During Saturday night’s running of the Firestone 550k at Texas Motor Speedway, the usually brilliant and unflappable Holmatro Safety Team, which follows the IZOD IndyCar Series to each event during the season, was involved in one of the scariest scenes in recent memory.
Honda encouraged by 2010 IndyCar engine news
The Indy Racing League, sanctioning body of the IZOD IndyCar Series, announced today that the engine specifications for the 2012 generation IndyCar machine will be open to multiple platforms.
Mistakes prove too costly for big guns to overcome
The 94th running of the Indianapolis 500 has come and gone, and like the other 93 races before it, this rendition was full of twists, turns, surprises, and action throughout the race.
Dan and Danica say relationship not frosty
Though they have had their share of run-ins since arriving in the IZOD IndyCar Series, both 2005 Indianapolis 500 champion Dan Wheldon and 2005 Rookie of the Year Danica Patrick say there are no lingering issues and that neither driver has held a grudge towards the other.
Indy qualifying explained for newbies and vets alike
Qualifying at Indianapolis is tough on the teams and the drivers. However, keeping up with the rules and procedures is no easy task for the fans, either.
Rick Mears says changes are sign of the times
When four-time 500 champion Rick Mears speaks about Indianapolis — any aspect of it — it is prudent to listen closely.
Could $20 million actually work?
I’m sure everyone who follows the IZOD IndyCar Series has heard the news that Bruton Smith of Speedway Motorsports Inc. and Indy Racing League CEO Randy Bernard have reached some sort of agreement to offer a $20 million bonus to any driver who can win both the Coca-Cola 600 and the Indianapolis 500 on the same day. The logic behind the deal is obviously that cross-pollinating drivers between the IZOD IndyCar Series and the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series will bring greater attention to both, but I have to wonder how much this is really going to be of benefit to the nation’s premier open-wheel racing series.
What the Indy 500 means to me
Ever since I was a young boy, as far back as I can remember, the Month of May was a special month.
Randy Bernard brings a fresh attitude to the top
Freshman Indy Racing League CEO Randy Bernard understands that he’s got a lot to learn.
She is calling…
You know you’ve entered a special place. Every time you enter the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, there is a memory to be made.