Posts Tagged ‘Verizon IndyCar Series – Administration’
MFW podcast episode 37
Paul and Steph are joined by Sarah Fisher Racing driver Ed Carpenter to discuss recent events in the IZOD IndyCar Series through the eyes of a driver.
MFW podcast episode 36
Paul and Steph are joined by special guest Shane Rogers, the International Superstar. The group performs an in-depth analysis of the weekend at St. Pete and touches on a number of other topics related to the IZOD IndyCar Series.
St. Pete: Sunday wrap-up
Paul breaks down the Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg and wraps up his on-site coverage of the weekend.
Bernard talks about Vegas, Motegi, live streaming
During his media availability this afternoon at St. Pete, Randy Bernard responded to Roger Penske’s comments about the Vegas challenge. He also touched on the speed exhibition at Indy, the earthquake damage at Motegi, and the continuing issues with the loss of live streaming video.
INDYCAR’S new Race Control a slap in the face to fans
The last couple of days have demonstrated exactly how dire the situation is for INDYCAR with regard to the removal of online streaming for 2011 IZOD IndyCar Series coverage. It’s embarassing for Versus, it’s embarassing for INDYCAR, and it’s a complete insult to the sport’s most diehard fans.
MFW podcast episode 35
The More Front Wing podcast returns for another season as Paul and Steph preview the 2011 IZOD IndyCar Series season with special guest Jake Query.
On online streaming, Versus conspicuous in its silence
Versus, INDYCAR’s majority broadcasting partner, has stomped out of one of INDYCAR’s best and most fan-friendly initiatives: free online streaming of every session on its schedule.
An impassioned plea against the Lucky Dog
INDYCAR CEO Randy Bernard has been given a lot of credit over the past year for his forward thinking and responsiveness to fan suggestions. But implementing a version of NASCAR’s Lucky Dog rule is, in our opinion, one step (or maybe two steps) too far.
Qualifying changes: a detailed analysis
Yesterday afternoon, INDYCAR revealed the details of two significant changes to its 2011 qualifying procedures. This post offers an analysis of the effects of these changes.
Vegas challenge presents INDYCAR with marketing options
Randy Bernard announced on Tuesday that a $5 million prize is on offer to any non-IndyCar driver who can beat the entire field of Series regulars at Las Vegas. If all of these takers pan out, INDYCAR could have a near-impossible task at hand in having to narrow the list down to five challengers.
IndyCar off-season: the good, the bad, and the ugly
Anyone connected to the IZOD IndyCar Series admits that this has been the best off-season for American open-wheel racing in recent memory. Unlike the last dozen years, there is little to no talk of politics, abysmal car counts, or races leaving the schedule.
IndyCar 2010 — What really mattered
Five weeks removed from Dario Franchitti’s clinching of the championship, Paul looks back at the highlights of the 2010 IZOD IndyCar Series.