Depending on who you ask, the Verizon IndyCar Series championship is still up for grabs between three, five or even eight drivers. With two races to go, there are still 150 points on the table. Mathematically speaking, I suppose even Tony Kanaan in ninth and 111 points out is still alive for the championship – but barely.
Archive for August, 2015
Who Wins The IndyCar Championship?
Posted in IndyCar on August 14, 2015 by OilpressureThree Is Better Than Two
Posted in IndyCar on August 12, 2015 by Oilpressure
Of the many benefits I have enjoyed through having this site, the friendships I have formed are probably among the most meaningful. Some friendships have become strong enough that they will last long after I stop posting here, whenever that may be. One of those lasting relationships is the friendship that Susan and I have built with Paul Dalbey, formerly of More Front Wing.
Some Encouraging News For Fans
Posted in IndyCar on August 7, 2015 by Oilpressure
Over the past few years, IndyCar CEO Mark Miles has been ripped, by me and other IndyCar fans, for various reasons. Much of it is justified, though a small percentage may have been unwarranted. I try to be objective on most subjects pertaining to the Verizon IndyCar Series. Some call that fair and balanced, while others call it being inconsistent. For example, I was fairly unkind in many rants regarding Graham Rahal over the past few years. But this year, I have been heaping praise on the resurgent driver that has been having a remarkable season. Is that jumping on a bandwagon or acknowledging the obvious?
Don’t Bet Against Alex Zanardi
Posted in IndyCar on August 5, 2015 by Oilpressure
The fan base of the Verizon IndyCar Series has a history of being fractured at times. Between “The Split”, ovals versus road/street courses, aero kits and Sage Karam – there are a lot of things that IndyCar fans disagree over. One thing that most fans do agree on is that Alex Zanardi is an inspirational and very likeable figure.
Random Thoughts On Mid-Ohio
Posted in IndyCar on August 3, 2015 by Oilpressure
Over the years, I’ve watched a lot of snoozers from Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio. Fortunately, yesterday’s race did not end up being one of those. There was a point early on when I thought that it could be, but the circumstances played out where it was time well spent to watch it on what was a beautiful Sunday afternoon here in Nashville.
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