Good evening from a wet and soggy Indianapolis Motor Speedway. We actually arrived at The Workingman’s Friend before Noon today, but the place was very busy. It took a while to get fed, but it was well worth it. Unfortunately we didn’t’ get out of there until around 1:30. We arrived at the track just as Practice Two was wrapping up.
GP Qualifying Postponed Until Saturday
Posted in Indianapolis 500 on May 8, 2026 by OilpressureWe Got Our Boy Back!
Posted in Indianapolis 500 on May 8, 2026 by Oilpressure
By Susan Phillips
It’s been a while since I last wrote here. I have no clue how long it’s been, but I’m sure George can tell you. He remembers stuff like that much more than I do.
Sonsio Grand Prix Preview
Posted in Indianapolis 500 on May 8, 2026 by Oilpressure
If you are reading this on Friday morning, Susan and I are on our way to the first of three consecutive weekends at IMS for Saturday’s Sonsio Grand Prix of Indianapolis. The weather forecast for this weekend had been decent all week. Then suddenly, a 90% chance of rain on Friday was snuck in there on Thursday. Of course, since this weekend’s festivities are on the IMS road course – cars still run in light rain, so long as there aren’t a lot of ponds formed on the racing surface.
What to Read From the Open Test
Posted in IndyCar on May 7, 2026 by Oilpressure
Back in 2019, Paul Dalbey of Fieldof33 and I decided to do some virtual videos with him at his home in Illinois, and me in Nashville. This was to supplement the One Take Only videos once John went on his self-inflicted hiatus. What did Paul and I decide to call this series of videos? Two Sites Unite.
The 2026 Indianapolis 500 Trivia Contest
Posted in IndyCar on May 6, 2026 by Oilpressure
It is time once again for the Annual Oilpressure.com Trivia Contest. It’s when you get to separate yourself from the general pack, and put your Indianapolis 500 trivia knowledge on display.
We Could Use Another Buick Today
Posted in IndyCar on May 5, 2026 by Oilpressure
It was less than two weeks ago that we got the thirty-third entry confirmed for this year’s Indianapolis 500. For the past few years, we generally have either the required thirty-three or an extra car to mandate bumping for one car. While it’s much more dramatic and entertaining than qualifying thirty-three cars, it still makes Bump Day feel like a former shell of itself.
What an Incredible and Inspirational Person!
Posted in IndyCar on May 4, 2026 by Oilpressure
The Month of May has gotten off to a very somber start. We are now mourning two racing legends who never once drove in the Indianapolis 500. Last week we were mourning the loss of Merle Bettenhausen. Over the weekend, we were saddened to learn that the motorsports world had lost Alex Zanardi at the age of 59.
