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IndyCar invasion of Daytona Beach opens eyes, part 2

IndyCar invasion of Daytona Beach opens eyes, part 2

In the second part of John Lingle’s series on the Rolex 24 at Daytona, he examines the statistics posted by IndyCar drivers in the PC, GTLM, and GTD classes and pits them against those of their teammates.

IndyCar invasion of Daytona Beach opens eyes, part 1

IndyCar invasion of Daytona Beach opens eyes, part 1

In this first part of a two-part series, MFW’s John Lingle looks at IndyCar driver statistics from this past weekend’s Rolex 24 and compares them to those of their sports car teammates to revealing results.

Seven-month season with earlier, international start planned for 2015: Miles

Seven-month season with earlier, international start planned for 2015: Miles

Hulman and Co. CEO Mark Miles recently spoke to MFW’s Paul Dalbey regarding plans to begin the 2015 IndyCar Series schedule earlier, possibly as early as January, with a stint of three international races. He also revealed plans for an expanded Leaders Circle program and said he would be “disappointed” if a title sponsor is not in place for 2014.

Help us gather the best IndyCar memories from 100 fans

Help us gather the best IndyCar memories from 100 fans

What’s your best memory of your time as an IndyCar fan? We’re gathering 100 fan memories for our 100th More Front Wing podcast, and we want to hear yours!

Michigan International Speedway and ISC “as a whole” interested in IndyCar: MIS President

Michigan International Speedway and ISC “as a whole” interested in IndyCar: MIS President

Earlier today at the Performance Racing Industry trade show in Indianapolis, Michigan International Speedway President Roger Curtis told MFW’s Paul Dalbey that MIS and ISC “as a whole” are interested in bringing IndyCar back to their racetracks. He also said he expects to see IndyCar back at MIS in three to five years, though not before 2016.

Help us with our 100th podcast and win a Tony Kanaan die-cast!

Help us with our 100th podcast and win a Tony Kanaan die-cast!

We’ve got a Tony Kanaan 2013 Indianapolis 500 die-cast to give away courtesy of Toronto Motorsports — and we need your help!

Excerpt from Hard Luck Lloyd: The one that got away

Excerpt from Hard Luck Lloyd: The one that got away

This third and final excerpt from Hard Luck Lloyd discusses the 1969 Indianapolis 500, one of Lloyd Ruby’s closest calls with the Borg-Warner Trophy that instead became one of the most infamous DNFs in the history of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Excerpt from “Hard Luck Lloyd”: I blew a wheel

Excerpt from “Hard Luck Lloyd”: I blew a wheel

More Front Wing continues its series of excerpts from “Hard Luck Lloyd.” In this second excerpt, titled ‘I blew a wheel,’ we get an inside look at the 1967 Indianapolis 500 and the slow-talking Texan’s response to his team’s tire woes.

Juan Pablo Montoya, IndyCar’s newest savior? Not so fast…

Juan Pablo Montoya, IndyCar’s newest savior? Not so fast…

Juan Pablo Montoya took his first turn behind the wheel of one of Roger Penske’s IndyCar’s last week, which ensured that the discussion once again turned to whether he would be the one to bring IndyCar back from the brink. But the sport’s other imports have struggled to find the results fans crave.

Excerpt from “Hard Luck Lloyd”: Don’t mess with Lloyd

Excerpt from “Hard Luck Lloyd”: Don’t mess with Lloyd

In the coming weeks we will be running excerpts from “Hard Luck Lloyd” to help generate interest for the release of this new book authored by MFW contributor John Lingle. This first excerpt tells the story of how Lloyd learned to fight for himself in the rough and tumble world of midget racing.

Announcing the release of Hard Luck Lloyd

Announcing the release of Hard Luck Lloyd

Hard Luck Lloyd, a biography of USAC legend Lloyd Ruby written by MFW columnist John Lingle, is now available for purchase from Racemaker Press and will ship in time for Christmas.

FIRST IMPRESSIONS: On Franchitti’s retirement

FIRST IMPRESSIONS: On Franchitti’s retirement

Yesterday’s announcement of Dario Franchitti’s retirement drew emotions and laud from all corners of the IndyCar community. Here, the team at More Front Wing throws our hats into the ring in celebration of his legendary career.