Archive for August, 2016

Remembering Bryan Clauson – The Man

Posted in IndyCar on August 10, 2016 by Oilpressure

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It has now been a couple of days since it was announced that Bryan Clauson succumbed to the injuries he sustained in a crash last Saturday night. Since Doug Boles and Kevin Miller announced his passing early Monday morning, tributes and accolades have been pouring in from all corners of the racing world.

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A Nice Possible Addition For 2017

Posted in IndyCar on August 5, 2016 by Oilpressure

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While it has not been officially announced, all signs are now pointing towards Gateway Motorsports Park joining the 2017 Verizon IndyCar Series schedule. It had been rumored for a few months, but Robin Miller felt good enough about it to write an article saying it was all but a done deal.

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The End Of An Era

Posted in IndyCar on August 3, 2016 by Oilpressure

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If there is one constant in the world of racing, it is change. For someone like me that lives by the credo of “Change is Bad”, that can be a tough pill to swallow at times. But change is inevitable, especially when you are talking about sponsorship.

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Random Thoughts On Mid-Ohio

Posted in IndyCar on August 1, 2016 by Oilpressure

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Over the years of watching CART and the Verizon IndyCar Series contest the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio; I’ve seen a lot of snoozers with some good races sprinkled in. Last year’s race was one of the more exciting I’ve seen at Mid-Ohio. While yesterday’s Honda Indy 200 wasn’t as exciting as last year’s, it ended up being one of the more memorable open-wheel races at Mid-Ohio that I’ve watched over the past few decades.

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