There is an old joke that goes something like this; Q. How do you make a small fortune? A. Start with a large fortune and go racing. While it may apply, chances are that none of those associated with the team formerly known as CFH Racing are laughing very hard today.
Archive for January, 2016
The Cruel Realities Of Racing
Posted in IndyCar on January 29, 2016 by OilpressureAre Motorsports In Trouble?
Posted in IndyCar on January 27, 2016 by Oilpressure
This is not a new topic for me, but reading this article in USA Today last week confirmed what I have been saying for a while now. For some time, I’ve been voicing my concern for motorsports for the long term. I’m not talking strictly about IndyCar, but NASCAR and Formula One and motorsports across the board. I’ve been basing my concern off of more of a gut feeling, but this article backs up my fears with data.
The Next Voice Of The 500
Posted in IndyCar on January 25, 2016 by Oilpressure
Since the IMS Radio Network was first formed in 1952, there have been only five people to people to anchor the race broadcast. Think about that for a moment. The 1952 Indianapolis 500 was the thirty-sixth running of the race. This year will be the one-hundredth edition of the race. In that sixty-four year span, only five people have anchored the race broadcast. It’s obviously a very tough gig to get.
Does That Mean I Have To Like It?
Posted in IndyCar on January 22, 2016 by Oilpressure
The emotions tied to sports are an interesting study. When it comes to everyday decisions in my life, I consider myself very logical, rational and consistent. Some would wrap all of those up and just say I’m boring. Something has got to make sense in order for me to act on it. That’s probably why I’m so opposed to change. I really need to see a good reason to change something. Changing for the sake of change is not good enough.
What’s In A Logo?
Posted in IndyCar on January 20, 2016 by Oilpressure
Some have said that I worry too much over little things like logos for each year’s Indianapolis 500 and the series in general. I disagree. But of course I would disagree, since I’m the one doing the worrying.
Just Who Is The IndyCar Demographic?
Posted in IndyCar on January 18, 2016 by Oilpressure
A couple of weeks ago, Robin Miller caused a justifiable stir when he answered a letter in his weekly mailbag on Racer.com. A reader had suggested that IndyCar should fund a car or cars in the Chili Bowl, which took place this past weekend.
An Offseason With An IndyCar Blogger
Posted in IndyCar on January 15, 2016 by Oilpressure
By Susan Phillips
Greetings from a Chattanooga hotel room where I’ve been most of this week for work. Thank God that we are less than two months away from the start of the IndyCar season. I am married to the man who usually writes here. I’ve seen him go through a lot of off-seasons both as a blogger and as a fan. I’m not sure I’ve ever seen him as restless for the season to get going as he is for this one.
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