F1: Grosjean would have turned down Haas return
(GMM) Romain Grosjean says he would have turned down the opportunity to return to Formula 1 this year with his former team Haas. When Nikita Mazepin and his Russian sponsor … Read More
Category: IndyCar
IndyCar: JR Hildebrand Back in IndyCar on the Ovals
AJ Foyt Racing has announced that JR Hildebrand will compete in the number 11 RoKiT Chevrolet on the oval tracks for the 2022 IndyCar season, sharing the car with rookie … Read More
Rumor: Things that make you go hmm….in the night
The rumor making the rounds, that never made sense to us, is that the Andretti Global F1 team, if approved by the FIA, would run Alpine/Renault engines. Mario Andretti said … Read More
Rumor: McLaren to run Herta in couple of practice sessions in 2022 (Update)
This rumor is upgraded to ‘fact’ today….sort of. It will be in last years car, not the current MCL36 McLaren Racing confirmed today that current IndyCar driver Colton Herta from … Read More
IndyCar: Q&A with #11 AJ Foyt Driver JR Hildebrand
THE MODERATOR: Good morning, everyone. Announced earlier today, big news from AJ Foyt Racing as J.R. Hildebrand returns to the team. It will be his 13th year of competition in … Read More
Rumor: JR Hildebrand to be announced Friday for Indy 500 ride (Update)
This rumor is upgraded to ‘fact’ today after the official announcement that JR Hildebrand will drive the #11 AJ Foyt Chevy in the 2022 Indy 500. Team Press Release J.R. … Read More
Tim Cindric, Jerry Breon Inducted Into Team Penske Hall Of Fame
With over 60 years of team experience between them, Penske Performance President Tim Cindric and longtime crew member and facilities manager Jerry Breon represent the 2021 class of the Team … Read More
IndyCar: Dierks Bentley To Headline Firestone Legends Day Concert May 28
Country music superstar Dierks Bentley will headline the Firestone Legends Day Concert on Saturday, May 28, one day before the 106th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge. Special guests Ashley McBryde … Read More
PNC Bank, Chip Ganassi Racing Launch Women In Motorsports
NC Bank and Chip Ganassi Racing (CGR) announced today the launch of Women In Motorsports Powered by PNC Bank with Chip Ganassi Racing, a new campaign to drive awareness and … Read More
IndyCar: Monday test at TMS cancelled due to cold weather
The 2nd planned IndyCar test at Texas Motor Speedway was cancelled Monday due to cold temperatures – too cold for the Firestone tires to build temperature on an oval. If … Read More
IndyCar: Premier Entertainment Lineup Announced for Hy-Vee INDYCAR Race Weekend (Update)
Ticket prices have doubled as a result of the concerts. Some IndyCar fans are already saying they will no longer attend the race as a result. It remains to be … Read More
Danica Patrick dumps her latest ‘Stud-Muffin’ (Update)
Danica Patrick and her boyfriend of nearly one year, Carter Comstock, have gone their separate ways, the former NASCAR driver tells PEOPLE. “We were together for a while, and unfortunately, … Read More
Rumor: Rossi no longer has a contract option with Andretti Autosport
Nathan Brown of the Indy Star newspapers writes that multiple sources believe Rossi declined a contract extension w/ Andretti last fall & that he no longer holds a driver option, … Read More
IndyCar: Why it is dumb to use corn-based Ethanol in fuel
Using Corn for Fuel Seems Like A Dumb Idea In Light Of New Research. This ‘Engineering Explained’ video goes into a detailed analysis of why the so-called ‘experts,’ environmental scientists, … Read More
IndyCar: RLL picks up primary sponsor for Lundgaard at Mid-Ohio
Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing (RLL) announced today that Hendrickson, a leading global manufacturer and supplier of suspension systems and components to the global commercial transportation industry, has entered into a … Read More
Zanardi, Auberlen to be Inducted into Long Beach Motorsports Walk of Fame!
On Thursday, April 7, two multiple-race winners of the streets of Long Beach—Alex Zanardi and Bill Auberlen—will be inducted into the Long Beach Motorsports Walk of Fame, a collaborative celebration … Read More
IndyCar: Most drivers want series to scrap Aeroscreen in favor of a Halo
AutoRacing1.com has said for two years now that IndyCar should scrap the Aeroscreen for a regular Halo. The Aeroscreen causes the drivers to suffer near heat strokes, they the drivers … Read More
IndyCar: Series again delays implementation of Hybrid Powertrain
Due to ongoing global supply chain challenges with some hybrid system components, INDYCAR announced it has adjusted the debut of the 2.4-liter, twin-turbocharged V-6 engine with hybrid technology to the … Read More
IndyCar: Kirkwood tops rookie oval test as the sun sets in Texas
Sensational rookie Kyle Kirkwood turned a lap of 23.5868s in his #14 AJ Foyt Chevy to lead all six IndyCar rookies testing at Texas Motor Speedway Wednesday. Kirkwood was the … Read More
IndyCar: Grosjean fastest so far in Texas test
At the lunch break at Texas Motor Speedway, Andretti teammates Romain Grosjean and Devlin DeFrancesco have turned the fastest laps of the IndyCar ‘oval’ rookies. The 6 rookies testing are … Read More
IndyCar: Two tests scheduled ahead of Texas race
IndyCar teams will test at high-speed Texas Motor Speedway before the March IndyCar race to avoid as much carnage as possible. Some drivers in the current IndyCar field have never … Read More
IndyCar: Brad Hollinger is enjoying the change from F1 to IndyCar
During the GP of St. Petersburg weekend, I met the newest team owner in IndyCar, Brad Hollinger. Hollinger partnered with Ricardo Juncos in August 2021 to form Juncos Hollinger Racing. … Read More
IndyCar & NASCAR: Weekend TV ratings hit home run (Update)
NBC Press Release on IndyCar TV Rating: The inaugural race of the 2022 NTT INDYCAR SERIES delivered the series’ most-watched season-opener in 11 years as Team Penske’s Scott McLaughlin took the checkered flag at … Read More
IndyCar: Ganassi selected as Honoree of Hagerty’s newly renamed “The Amelia” March 3-6
Legendary race team owner Chip Ganassi will serve as Honoree at “The Amelia,” an award-winning car show event set for March 3-6 in Amelia Island, Florida. Ganassi, 63, is the … Read More
