By Susan Phillips
A few years ago, George got the bright idea that we would travel to Indianapolis every weekend in May. Not only did they have the GP and qualifying, but there was an open test the very first weekend in May.
Archive for May, 2017
The Laid-Back Weekends Of May
Posted in Indianapolis 500 on May 17, 2017 by OilpressureA Win For All Generations
Posted in Indianapolis 500 on May 16, 2017 by Oilpressure
By Paul Dalbey
Once again, I have turned the reins of the site over to Paul Dalbey, from More Front Wing. This satisfies two objectives – it gives me a break from daily writing in May, and it scratches an itch for Paul when he gets the writing bug. More Front Wing has been dormant for a couple of years now. I keep telling him he should revive it. The IndyCar blogosphere needs as many bloggers as we can get. Anyway, today Paul tackles a subject that is near and dear to my heart, and probably the same for many of you. – GP
I have been asked on numerous occasions over the years what my favorite memory or experience has been at the Indianapolis 500. Having attended my first race in 1988 and missed not a single one since, I am fortunate to celebrate my 30th race at the Brickyard this year, and in those years, I’ve seen more wonderful moments than I could possibly count. There are some obvious ones that stand out – watching Rick Mears win his fourth "500" in 1991, the amazing finishes of 1992 and 2006, and the drama of Pole Day in 1996 when Scott Brayton and Team Menard withdrew a qualified car to make another attempt at the pole position. Those were all undoubtedly moments that are forever etched in my memory, and I don’t think anyone could fault me for choosing any of them as my favorite. But there is one memory that still, to this day, stands head and shoulders above the rest.
Random Thoughts On The IndyCar Grand Prix
Posted in Indianapolis 500, IndyCar on May 15, 2017 by Oilpressure
The IndyCar Grand Prix at Indianapolis has never been known as a nail-biter. When you put practically identical cars on a track with two long straightaways connected with a lot of very technical turns to negotiate, cars tend to spread out each lap. That has been the case in the past, but there were usually a couple of cautions to pack the field up again.
Will Power Wins The IndyCar Grand Prix
Posted in Indianapolis 500 on May 13, 2017 by Oilpressure
I am lucky enough to be sitting very close to Donald Davidson while he is on the radio in the media center. When he sat down, Kevin Lee asked him how he liked today’s race. His answer was “Well” and then he paused before saying “…the weather was nice”. It’s sort of like trying to say something nice about an unattractive date. You usually end up saying something about a great personality or something like that.
A Day At The Museum
Posted in IndyCar on May 13, 2017 by Oilpressure
Yesterday, I took advantage of the free admission to the IMS Museum. Not only did I save money and get another chance to take in the iconic cars from yesterday, but the crowd was much thinner that it is on my usual visit on the Saturday before the race.
IndyCar Grand Prix Qualifying
Posted in Indianapolis 500 on May 12, 2017 by Oilpressure
The last time I watched knockout qualifying in person was at Barber Motorsports Park in April. There were no surprises at all. Today was no different. The only mild surprise was that Sébastien Bourdais pit his wrecked car from Phoenix in the Firestone Fast Six. He and Scott Dixon were the only two Honda representatives in the Fast Six.
Welcome To The Indianapolis Motor Speedway!
Posted in Indianapolis 500 on May 12, 2017 by Oilpressure
No matter how many times I come to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, I still feel a tingle whenever I enter the grounds. When I saw Turn One as I drove up, I felt like a little kid again.
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