Archive for the ‘IndyCar’ Category

Five-second delay added to push-to-pass

Five-second delay added to push-to-pass

[INDYCAR PR] INDYCAR will introduce a five-second delay to the overtake assist for Mid-Ohio. A total of 100 seconds will be afforded drivers, with a maximum of 20 seconds per activation. There’s no recharge time between activations.

Sonoma releases adjusted INDYCAR layout

Sonoma releases adjusted INDYCAR layout

[Sonoma PR] Raceway officials today unveiled a modified track layout for the GoPro Indy® Grand Prix of Sonoma, which is designed to enhance passing opportunities for the upcoming race in August.

Pantano to substitute for Kimball at Mid-Ohio

Pantano to substitute for Kimball at Mid-Ohio

[NNCGR PR] Giorgio Pantano will substitute for Charlie Kimball at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course this weekend after Kimball fractured the fifth metacarpal in his right hand in a testing incident last week.

For INDYCAR’s schedule, caution must prevail

For INDYCAR’s schedule, caution must prevail

Zachary suggests caution when planning which events to add to the INDYCAR schedule for 2013 and beyond.

Baltimore layout adjusted to improve raceability

Baltimore layout adjusted to improve raceability

[INDYCAR PR] Three alterations to the 2-mile, 12-turn temporary street circuit for the Aug. 31-Sept. 2 Grand Prix of Baltimore will be incorporated into its construction, which was scheduled to begin overnight July 30.

Kimball injured at Mid-Ohio test

Kimball injured at Mid-Ohio test

[INDYCAR PR] Charlie Kimball was treated for a fracture of the fifth metacarpal of his right hand after being involved in an incident during a team test July 26 at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course.

FIRST IMPRESSIONS: Edmonton

FIRST IMPRESSIONS: Edmonton

Paul and Steph offer their first impressions of the 2012 Edmonton Indy.

July 26 Mid-Ohio test open to the public

July 26 Mid-Ohio test open to the public

[Mid-Ohio PR] 18 drivers with 11 teams are expected to take part in the one-day test in advance of the Honda Indy 200 on August 3-5.

Saavedra to drive for Andretti/AFS at Sonoma

Saavedra to drive for Andretti/AFS at Sonoma

AFS Racing and Andretti Autosport will co-enter the #17 car for Sebastian Saavedra at the Indy Grand Prix of Sonoma during a Firestone Indy Lights off-weekend.

Toronto: Steph’s Sunday thoughts

Toronto: Steph’s Sunday thoughts

Race-time observations, Randy Bernard’s plans for the 2013 schedule, tensions between the paddock and Beaux Barfield, and much more can be found in Steph’s summary of race day at the Honda Indy Toronto.

Foyt penalized post-Toronto

Foyt penalized post-Toronto

[INDYCAR PR] AJ Foyt Racing has been penalized for an oversized fuel cell after failing post-race inspection in Toronto.

FIRST IMPRESSIONS: Toronto

FIRST IMPRESSIONS: Toronto

Paul and Steph offer their first impressions of the 2012 Honda Indy Toronto.