Archive for the ‘IndyCar commentary’ Category
Road to Indy still riddled with pitfalls
It’s been said that a dose of heavy criticism goes over best when softened with a bit of positivity. So, let’s start with something positive: establishing a clear ladder system to guide young American driving talent into IndyCars is a massive step in the right direction, and it’s one that was sorely needed. However, a great deal of work needs to be done before the Road to Indy can be considered viable.
Restoring racing’s fourth wall
In another installment in the continuing series on how to make our drivers back into heroes, let’s take a look at how they conduct themselves in their business dealings away from the track.
Thoughts on the condensed May 2010 schedule
Much has been made over the past 24 hours regarding the condensing of the schedule for next year’s Indianapolis 500. The gist of the changes are that opening day gets pushed back one full week and the handful of dark-days at the Speedway are now eliminated.
Versus, NBC and IndyCars: A vignette
Various media outlets are now reporting that Comcast’s bid for NBC Universal has been completed. In light of this, consider the following scenario.
IMS must also remember its roots
My colleague Steph recently wrote a wonderful post about how IndyCar, as the Series, needs to remember its roots and not forget the working men and women that bought tickets, became devoted followers, and formed the bedrock of open-wheel racing’s success here in America. My only qualm with what Steph wrote is that I don’t think she took it far enough. It’s not only the IZOD IndyCar Series and the Indy Racing League that must remember its roots. The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Corporation needs to remember how it become the world’s greatest race course.
IndyCar must not lose sight of its roots
With IZOD’s title sponsorship aiming to reach a younger, more urban potential fan base, what does the series need to do to ensure that it doesn’t inadvertently disconnect itself from its most faithful?
A short study of IZOD’s target market
Planet-IRL’s IRL Editor, Paul, has written an excellent summary of why the fans should be very excited about IZOD’s new involvement in the series as its title sponsor. Let’s get into this in more detail and take a closer look at the demographics involved.
IZOD can be the “Festivus for the Restivus”
By now, if you’re reading this blog, I’m sure you know that IZOD has been announced as the official title sponsor of the IZOD IndyCar Series, effective immediately and running at least six years. If you’re looking for more in-depth details, I suggest you read any number of the other websites that will be able to give you all the ins and outs of the sponsorship. What I’m more concerned with is what the immediate effect will be on us — the IZOD IndyCar Nation of loyal race fans.
Where have all the rivalries gone?
All right. Let’s dive into an offshoot topic from yesterday’s post. The overall question: why aren’t we more invested in the drivers these days? A lack of meaningful rivalries was one of the first things that came to mind.
Who are you?
“Holy cow, girl. Will you please shut up about Greg Moore already?” I will — in just a minute. This has an external point, I promise. Bear with me.
Paul Tracy: Join the wave!
I’m not a huge Paul Tracy fan. I really liked him when he first joined Roger Penske’s team in 1992, and I liked him up until he joined Newman-Haas in 1995. Since then, I find his attitude polarizing and difficult to swallow. And that is exactly why PT needs to be in the IndyCar Series full time starting in 2010.