IndyCar: O’Ward tops Practice 1 for GMR Grand Prix
In the waning minutes of Practice 1 for the GMR Grand Prix all the drivers strapped on the soft red Firestone tires and the times came tumbling down. Arrow McLaren … Read More
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IndyCar: Friday Morning Report from the GMR Grand Prix
Good morning from the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the first weekend of racing in the month of May. The weather is not as beautiful today as it was yesterday. … Read More
IndyCar: Despite the naysayers, there are many benefits to Liberty buying IndyCar (Update)
–by Mark Cipolloni– When the recent rumor came out from Peter Windsor that he heard Liberty Media was looking to buy IndyCar, the rumor was quickly denied by both sides. … Read More
IndyCar: GMR Grand Prix Preview
Last year, Andretti Autosport driver Colton Herta showed why he belongs in F1 by schooling all the other IndyCar drivers in dry, partially wet and full wet conditions to win … Read More
IndyCar: Corvette Z06 Hardtop Convertible To Pace 107th Indianapolis 500
–Press Release– For the first time in the storied history of this iconic car model, a hardtop convertible Chevrolet Corvette Z06 will lead the field to the green flag for … Read More
IndyCar: 500 to be blacked out in Indianapolis
–by Mark Cipolloni– Buy a ticket if you are really a fan of the Indy 500. That is the message to central Indiana IndyCar fans. Despite removing a lot of … Read More
TV News: 100 Days of Indy Episode 2 TV Rating (Update)
–by Mark Cipolloni– The final ratings are in for Episode 2 of 100 Days to Indy. Viewership dropped 12,000 viewers from an overnight of 222,000 to 210,000. The 18-49 year … Read More
Video: Who was Steve Chassey?
–by Mark Cipolloni— Every driver who has raced in the Indy 500 has a story, and nobody has a story quite like Steve Chassey, Steve was a Vietnam veteran, medal … Read More
F1 vs IndyCar: DocuSeries battle for new fans
–by Mark Cipolloni– IndyCar’s “100 Days to Indy” premiere garnered 385,000 viewers total in the opening week – that includes CW and a replay on Vice. F1’s “Drive to Survive,” … Read More
IndyCar: Andretti Autosport Announces Partnership with Blackpoint Cyber
–Press Release– Andretti Autosport announced today that Blackpoint Cyber, a leader in cybersecurity, will serve as an official partner for the 2023 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season on the No. 27 … Read More
IndyCar: Epic 39% Month of May at IMS Set for Green Flag
Note: Gates will be open to fans at IMS only 12 of the 31 days of May – i.e. 39% of the month. The term ‘Month of May’ is old … Read More
The Best New Technologies Making an Impact on Motorsports
–by Yulia Makarova– Since motorsports is an ever-changing field, new technologies always find their way into the industry. From electric cars to advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), these innovations have … Read More
IndyCar: Agustín Canapino to race with Argentina livery at the INDY 500
–Press Release– Juncos Hollinger Racing’s Agustín Canapino will proudly carry the colors of the Argentine flag on his #78 Dallara-Chevrolet when he goes into battle at the INDY 500 later … Read More
IndyCar: Entertainment Lineup Announced for Detroit Grand Prix Weekend
–Press Release– Fans will be able to enjoy live music and free concerts all weekend long at the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear, June 2-4, as the event … Read More
TV News: Weekend USA Motorsports TV Ratings (Update)
–by Mark Cipolloni– The Saturday F1 Sprint Race from Azerbaijan on ESPN drew 883,000 viewers and a 0.5 rating. There was no Sprint Race last year to compare it to. … Read More
IndyCar: Month of May schedule leading up to Indy 500
Tuesday, May 16 8.00am – Gates open 9.00-9.05am – Install period, all entries 9.15-11.15am – All oval veterans practice – Peacock 12.40 – Pace Car Ceremony 1.00-3.00pm – Refresher orientation program – … Read More
IndyCar: Ferrucci to run Homes for Troops livery at Indy
–Press Release– The stars and stripes of the No. 14 AJ Foyt Racing Chevrolet is ready not only to race in the 107th Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by … Read More
IndyCar: Children’s GP of Alabama Post-Race Press Conference
Participants: 1st – Scott McLaughlin 2nd – Romain Grosjean 3rd – Will Power Press Conference THE MODERATOR: We are joined by Scott McLaughlin, winner of today’s race. First win of … Read More
IndyCar: McLaughlin outduels Grosjean to win in Alabama
–by Mark Cipolloni– Scott McLaughlin and the No. 3 Good Ranchers Chevrolet team scored their first win of the season in Sunday afternoon’s Children’s of Alabama Indy Grand Prix at … Read More
IndyCar: Rossi tops morning warm-up at Barber
Alexander Rossi qualified 10th, but his No. 7 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet has race pace, as he led the morning warm-up at 1:06.6677. Colton Herta also rebounded from a disappointing qualifying … Read More
IndyCar: Children’s of Alabama Indy Grand Prix extended through 2027
–press Release– Ahead of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES race this afternoon at Barber Motorsports Park, INDYCAR and ZOOM Motorsports announced a multiyear extension, which will continue the annual event through … Read More
IndyCar: Grosjean outduels Palou to win pole at Barber
–by Mark Cipolloni– Andretti Autosport’s Romain Grosjean drove a perfect final lap in qualifying to win the pole for the Children’s of Alabama IndyCar GP at Barber Motorsports Park in … Read More
IndyCar: Palou tops Practice 2 at Barber
–by Mark Cipolloni– Chip Ganassi Racing’s Alex Palou topped the 2nd NTT Data IndyCar Practice session at Barber Motorsports Park Saturday with a lap of 1m06.2781s to beat Team Penske … Read More
IndyCar: Final TV Rating for ‘100 Days to Indy’ Docuseries (Update)
–by Mark Cipolloni– The ‘final’ TV numbers are in for the opening episode of 100 Days to Indy on CW Network. Bad news for IndyCar – the final numbers dropped … Read More
IndyCar: Two teams to test in Argentina in October
–by Mark Cipolloni– The dream of seeing IndyCar race in Argentina gained momentum after official confirmation that two team, 4 cars will carry out tests in October at the Termas de Río … Read More