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On Tuesday, IndyCar test drivers Juan Pablo Montoya and Oriol Servia took the 2018 universal aero kits through its road course paces at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. Montoya tested in a Chevrolet-powered machine, while Servia took hold of a Honda-powered car. The aero kits are made by IndyCar chassis manufacturer, Dallara. The Italian-based company has […]
Josef Newgarden had a new livery and overalls for Mid-Ohio and the Honda Indy 200, but the result was the same as in Toronto; another win. For Newgarden it was just another casual Sunday drive. Starting from P2 in the #2 Team Penske-Chevy, behind team-mate and pole sitter Will Power, Newgarden wasted little time in […]
Unless you’ve been on Mars or without an internet connection this past week, you’ve undoubtably heard that Formula 1 will implement the Halo device on all cars starting in 2018. This comes on the heels of the British Grand Prix, where another safety device was tested, the Ferrari-designed “Shield” concept. The Shield concept, essentially a […]
Josef Newgarden conquers Toronto’s streets methodically for the win as Will Power rues first lap contact. On a day to forget and to remember for the Team Penske team-mates. Twitter: Congrats to @josefnewgarden, @Team_Penske, and @TeamChevy for winning the @hondaindy! #IndyTO #INDYCAR https://t.co/hG9lVhNfhJ (@IndyCar) Power’s Toronto experience lasted all but three corners, as the Australian […]
The IndyCar Series has reported Sebastian Saavedra will drive for Schmidt Peterson Motorsports in Toronto replacing Mikhail Aleshin in the #7 SPM-Honda. The reason for the midseason replacement is unknown; however it has been suggested it is possibly due to Aleshin’s continuing visa problems. Twitter: #indyTO update from us: https://t.co/uYftgmGi5y (@SPMIndyCar) The move promotes Saavedra into a […]
Spider-Man is back in cinemas and also back on the fence in Iowa; as Helio Castroneves gets his first win since 2014. Castroneves’ win at Iowa Speedway is his first since the Detroit Grand Prix Race 2 in 2014, it ends a 53-race drought for the Brazilian. The IndyCar Series veteran started third behind JR […]
The Iowa Corn 300 at Iowa Speedway is the only short oval on the 2017 IndyCar Series calendar. As such, expect close racing, plenty of overtakes, and anyone to win. The 0.875-mile track takes just 18 seconds to complete, therefore use the spotter’s guide, it’ll be very handy. On race day on July 9, here […]
On Friday, Motorsport.com reported that Honda Performance Development have found and replaced a component that caused the Indianapolis 500 engine failures of Fernando Alonso, Ryan Hunter-Reay, and Charlie Kimball. HPD President Art St. Cyr, would not specify the exact part, but did state that the failure shows up in one of every eight Honda engines. […]
IndyCar Series points leader Scott Dixon finally earns Road America win. The New Zealander held off Team Penske’s Josef Newgarden for his first win of the season and 41st of his career. The Chip Ganassi Racing driver raced at Road America in CART but finished P4 and P17. Twitter: Today’s win was @scottdixon9’s 41st. He […]
The IndyCar Series announced that former Formula 1 driver Esteban Gutierrez will return to the #18 Dale Coyne Racing-Honda for the rest of 2017. Gutierrez was signed following regular DCR driver, Sebastien Bourdais’ Indianapolis 500 qualifying crash. The Mexican raced in Detroit following the Indy 500, but was unable to drive in Texas at the […]
In the IndyCar Notebook this week, track news with Gateway Motorsports Park in Illinois repaving; and a potential new track in Nashville for 2019. Indy Lights ramping up safety because of Formula 4’s Billy Monger. The 2017 IndyCar Series reaches its midpoint. Enjoy this week’s Notebook. IndyCar returns this weekend at Road America on June […]
The IndyCar Series was well represented at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Mikhail Aleshin of Schmidt Peterson Motorsports competed in the LMP2 category; while Chip Ganassi Racing drivers Scott Dixon and Tony Kanaan (filling in for the injured Sebastien Bourdais) ran in GTE Pro class. Former IndyCar Series driver Townsend Bell also raced, in […]