Posts Tagged ‘Versus’

Bernard talks about Vegas, Motegi, live streaming

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.

What’s on your 2011 INDYCAR wish list?

What’s on your 2011 INDYCAR wish list?

Here’s Bash’s list of things she’d like to see in INDYCAR in 2011. What’s on your wish list?

On online streaming, Versus conspicuous in its silence

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.

IndyCar off-season: the good, the bad, and the ugly

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.

Infineon: Saturday thoughts

Infineon: Saturday thoughts

Bash’s Saturday thoughts on the 2010 event at Infineon Raceway.

Mid-Ohio: Saturday thoughts

Mid-Ohio: Saturday thoughts

Steph’s Saturday thoughts from the 2010 Honda 200 at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course.

Randy Bernard brings a fresh attitude to the top

Freshman Indy Racing League CEO Randy Bernard understands that he’s got a lot to learn.

2010 season: So far, so good

As the 2010 IZOD IndyCar Series takes a week off after the first quarter of play, things in the Series are pretty much where most people expected them to be following the first block of road and street courses on the schedule.

Versus, NBC and IndyCars: A vignette

Various media outlets are now reporting that Comcast’s bid for NBC Universal has been completed. In light of this, consider the following scenario.

IZOD can be the “Festivus for the Restivus”

By now, if you’re reading this blog, I’m sure you know that IZOD has been announced as the official title sponsor of the IZOD IndyCar Series, effective immediately and running at least six years. If you’re looking for more in-depth details, I suggest you read any number of the other websites that will be able to give you all the ins and outs of the sponsorship. What I’m more concerned with is what the immediate effect will be on us — the IZOD IndyCar Nation of loyal race fans.

Podcast Episode 7

Podcast Episode 7: Featuring Lindy Thackston. From our earliest beginnings back at Planet-IRL.com.

Random thoughts on 2009 thus far

Since I’m stuck for 6+ hours at the Seattle airport, I’ve got plenty of time to jot down some thoughts on what we’ve seen in the IndyCar season so far. I haven’t reviewed anything, so whatever comes to mind are those events that really stick out.