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Category Archives: Indycar Series
IndyCar: Carpenter’s pole at Indy proves nice guys can finish first
There are different types of drivers. Some exude cool but aloof confidence; others mask insecurity and fear with outgoing personalities. A select few are simply nice guys. And we know what Leo Durocher said about nice guys: they tend to finish last. … Continue reading
IndyCar: Taku and the Texan – Unlikely duo rides into victory lane at Long Beach
We have always been big fans of Takuma Sato, the former F1 driver who landed in the IndyCar Series four years ago, and nearly won the Indy 500 last year but for a crash with Dario Franchitti on the last … Continue reading
IndyCar: This is Hinch’s Town. You just live in it.
It wasn’t enough that James Hinchcliffe took an emotional first victory on a street course that passes by Dan Wheldon Way. For Hinchliffe, starting his second year in the GoDaddy seat vacated by Danica Patrick and promised to the late … Continue reading
Posted in Indycar Series
Tagged Andretti Autosport, James Hinchcliffe, Marco Andretti
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IndyCar: Brabham win at St. Pete evokes legendary F1 heritage
When Matthew Brabham took the top step on the podium for the first race of the Pro Mazda Championship at St. Petersburg, even his grandfather must have cracked a smile. Brabham’s grandfather – the taciturn former F1 driver Jack Brabham, … Continue reading
IndyCar: Young guns pose key to future series growth
You see them at every IndyCar race: the diehards, middle-aged men in faded Greg Moore shirts. The core group of IndyCar fans who have followed the series through the CART years and the split, from the IRL to the IndyCar Series. Those … Continue reading
Posted in Indycar Series, Sonoma
Tagged JR Hildebrand, Sebastian Saavedra, Simona de Silvestro, Tristan Vautier, Young Guns
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IndyCar: Simona De Silvestro – Bring on the power
Simona De Silvestro can only hope that the hard times are in the past. A quick and smart racer, De Silvestro was literally tested by fire, the dangerous outcome of flirting with the limit at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. She’s … Continue reading
Posted in Indycar Series, Sonoma
Tagged KV Raching Technologies, Mazda Road to Indy, Simona de Silvestro
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IndyCar: Sonoma Test Gallery – homecomings and class reunions
This week’s IndyCar test at Sonoma was a reunion for teams, drivers, and members of the media who last gathered at the end of the 2012 season. The test is open to the public, creating a low-key, informal atmosphere for … Continue reading
IndyCar: Sonoma test session – new faces, new places
IndyCar spring training moved west from Sebring to Sonoma in advance of the season opener at St. Pete on March 24. For the drivers and crew, it was an opportunity to acclimate to new teams and new cars. For others, … Continue reading
Posted in Indycar Series, Sonoma
Tagged Indycar Series, IndyCar test, Sears Point, Sonoma Raceway
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IndyCar: Spring training in the wine country – teams head to Sonoma for second test
A year ago, Chevy teams checked into Sonoma Raceway with virtually no idea of the potential locked inside the DW12. Weeks before that cold morning in February, drivers had observed the car’s “scary” handling on ovals and its diminished power … Continue reading
Posted in Indycar Series, Sonoma
Tagged Ed Carpenter Racing, IndyCar test, Indycars, Race Sonoma test
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