Archive for the ‘IndyCar’ Category
More chassis news from Swift and Lola
Swift and Lola enter the fray with proposed chassis designs for 2012.
More images of the 2012 designs from Dallara
More images from the proposed Dallara designs are coming forth.
Sneak Peak of the proposed 2012 IndyCar chassis from Dallara
Planet-IRL has obtained the first images of designs submitted to the Indy Racing League for the 2012 IZOD IndyCar Series Chassis.
On the new CEO of the IRL, Randy Bernard
Well, we’ve all now had the opportunity to meet Randy Bernard, the new CEO of the Indy Racing League. And — surprise! — opinions differ widely on whether he’s the right person for the job.
Justin Wilson steps up with DRR
Justin Wilson, the lanky lad from Sheffield, England, was announced today as the driver of the #22 Z-Line Designs machine for Dreyer & Reinbold Racing, departing Dale Coyne Racing after scoring that team’s first ever victory at Watkins Glen last season.
Canadian Motor Speedway: ovals vs. streets debate comes to life
The Meet the Media panel held this afternoon at the Canadian Motorsports Expo offered a unique view into where the IZOD IndyCar Series fits into the current mindset of the motorsport community in Canada. The topic that spurred the discussion toward IndyCar was that of the Canadian Motor Speedway, a project approaching the late stages of its development.
COUNTERPOINT: Street racing
This first Counterpoint article focuses on the pros and cons of races hosted on city streets.
The Night at the Museum needs to be only a start
Once in a while, there is an opportunity for the Indianapolis Motor Speedway to open its doors and allow the casual fans to mingle and interact with some of the legendary names that adorn the halls of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame and Museum. This past Monday evening was one such time when the IRL Ministry hosted A Night of Memories at the Museum.
Road to Indy: A rebuttal
In response to a recent post on the current flaws with the Road to Indy feeder system, Planet-IRL has been contacted by Tony George, Jr., the Manager of Business Development for the Firestone Indy Lights series. With his permission, his response is provided for your perusal.
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.