Those that opted to do yard work Saturday afternoon instead of watching the MAVTV 500 from Fontana probably thought they would be missing a snoozer. I hate to tell you, but you were wrong. That race may have been the most exciting race I’ve seen in years. It was edge-of-your-seat excitement from start to finish. If you found this race boring or not entertaining, then you need to find another sport.
Archive for June, 2015
Random Thoughts On Fontana
Posted in IndyCar on June 29, 2015 by OilpressureFontana Preview
Posted in IndyCar on June 26, 2015 by Oilpressure
This weekend, more precisely tomorrow afternoon, the Verizon IndyCar Series resumes its quickening run to the end of the season. Counting tomorrow’s race at Auto Club Speedway at Fontana, California – there are only six races left in the season. That seems odd to say (and type), since it is still June. In past seasons, we would only be approaching the halfway point about now.
Looking Back And Looking Ahead
Posted in IndyCar on June 24, 2015 by Oilpressure
It’s amazing what a week away from something can do for your attitude. Even if that something is something you love; too much of a good thing can be exhausting. Such was the case with blogging. In the past week, I’ve been able to clear my head and take a step away from racing. It’s been a good thing and I’m happy to be back at it.
Do The Big Teams Win Too Much?
Posted in IndyCar on June 17, 2015 by Oilpressure
More than ever, it seems that there is such a strong sentiment against a Penske or Ganassi car winning a race in the Verizon IndyCar Series, that some say it is turning people away from the series in general.
Random Thoughts On Toronto
Posted in IndyCar on June 15, 2015 by Oilpressure
When the weather forecast for Sunday’s Honda Indy Toronto made it apparent that the race would be another event affected by rain, I wondered what the Verizon IndyCar Series could do to catch a break. The race weekend at NOLA was all but a total washout, first day qualifying for the Indianapolis 500 never happened and both races at Detroit were greatly affected by rain. Add to that the fact that last year’s double-header at Toronto had to be run in one day due to heavy rains on Saturday.
Toronto Preview
Posted in IndyCar on June 12, 2015 by Oilpressure
The Verizon IndyCar Series heads north of the border to one of my favorite cities – Toronto. I sound like I’m a frequent visitor there. In all honesty, I’ve been there twice in my life – once in 1972 as a teenager, and then twenty years ago in 1995. So I would be less than genuine if I gave the impression that I’m a world traveler.
IndyCar Must Do Whatever It Takes
Posted in IndyCar on June 10, 2015 by Oilpressure
Last week, there were two separate articles that caught my eye and offered slightly different takes on sort of the same subject – the Honda aero kit.
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