Posts Tagged ‘Verizon IndyCar Series – Administration’
Race Control team introduced
[INDYCAR PR] INDYCAR President of Competition and Race Director Beaux Barfield has welcomed two-time Indianapolis 500 champion Arie Luyendyk, former Indy car competitor Johnny Unser, and longtime CART/Champ Car senior manager of competition Gary Barnard as race stewards for the 2012 IZOD IndyCar Series season.
INDYCAR confirms 2012 Leaders Circle entries
[INDYCAR PR] Ed Carpenter Racing and Lotus Dragon Racing have been selected by INDYCAR for the last two spots of its 20-team Leaders Circle program.
New Leaders Circle program is a step in the right direction
INDYCAR has chosen its final Leader Circle contract recipients based on their ability to contribute to the growth of the sport. Ending the assumption that all teams are entitled to free handouts can only have positive results.
State of INDYCAR to be open to the public
The State of INDYCAR presentation on February 13 will be open to the public. Read on for details on how to attend.
New rules for 2012 taking shape
[INDYCAR PR] Sporting and technical regulations that comprise the 2012 IZOD IndyCar Series rulebook were distributed electronically to teams today by INDYCAR.
Cap the field — now is the time
There has not been a better time in many years — nor will there be another for many more to come — to cap the starting field at IZOD IndyCar Series races.
Meet Beaux Barfield
Beaux Barfield was officially announced as the new Race Director for the IZOD IndyCar Series earlier today, and he very kindly spared More Front Wing a few moments of his time to allow us a closer look into the philosophies behind his officiating and the changes we can expect to see in 2012.
Allow time to determine oval racing’s future
It’s the time of year when seasonal carols sing of bells ringing. But for many in the INDYCAR community, the only bells they’re hearing are the sounding of alarms.
Recent events must not distract from necessary changes
Steph hopes that the giant elephant in the room doesn’t distract from the smaller elephants that have been hanging around all season long.
COUNTERPOINT: Standing starts
In this week’s Counterpoint, MoreFrontWing.com co-editors Paul Dalbey and Steph Wallcraft debate whether the IZOD IndyCar Series should use standing starts on road and street courses in 2012.
Race Control finally gets it right
While Race Control has had its share of mishaps this seasons, Indy Japan: The Final was handled in line with precedent.
COUNTERPOINT: Should the blocking rule be retained?
In this edition of Counterpoint, Paul and Steph debate whether INDYCAR’s current blocking/defending rule should be retained for next season.