Posts Tagged ‘Indy 500’

Getting it right now more important than ever

Getting it right now more important than ever

Chevrolet has given INDYCAR a mulligan. Now, more than ever, INDYCAR needs to get their rules package right or they may not get another chance.

Podcast episode 26

Podcast episode 26: From our earliest beginnings back at Planet-IRL.com.

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.

God speed — drop the flag!

In the words of our friend Pressdog, “Let’s light the candle!”

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.

Indy: Pole Day thoughts

Thoughts from Pole Day 2010 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

What the Indy 500 means to me

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.

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.

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.

Indy journal: 1981

Indy journal: 1981

The question of whether Bobby Unser or Mario Andretti won the race, the unpleasantly spectacular exits of Rick Mears and Danny Ongais, the large amount of caution time, and the return of the 200 mph lap were highlights of this year’s activity on the racetrack.

Indy journal: 1980

Indy journal: 1980

Paul’s father’s Indy 500 journal for 1980.

Indy journal: 1979

Indy journal: 1979

Paul’s father’s Indy 500 journal for 1979.