As I watched Rinus VeeKay take the checkered flag for the first time in his career, I could not help but think how five different drivers for four different teams have won this season in the NTT IndyCar Series and none of them drive for Team Penske.
Archive for May, 2021
Random Thoughts on the GMR Grand Prix
Posted in Indianapolis 500 on May 17, 2021 by OilpressureGMR Grand Prix Wrap-Up
Posted in Indianapolis 500 on May 15, 2021 by Oilpressure
There have now been five NTT IndyCar Series races in the young season, and there have been five race winners among four teams. Three of the winners are first-time winners. Today, it was Rinus VeeKay joining the club of IndyCar race-winners.
GMR Grand Prix Race Day
Posted in Indianapolis 500 on May 15, 2021 by Oilpressure
As I type, I can still say “Good Morning” from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. This morning, we deviated from our normal routine. I know that change is normally bad, but since we had to deal with my primitive laptop internet issues yesterday, we never got a chance to go and explore the grounds. Instead of scurrying to the IMS Media Center and putting up a post, we immediately went to the Garage Area to check things out.
Welcome to Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Posted in Indianapolis 500 on May 14, 2021 by Oilpressure
It took nearly two years, but we are finally at my favorite place in the world – the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. We have been here for a while and got to witness the first two rounds of qualifying for the GMR Grand Prix. The Firestone Fast Six is underway as I type.
Grand Prix Preview
Posted in IndyCar on May 14, 2021 by Oilpressure
Our personal IMS drought is about to be over. This morning, Susan and I embark on our favorite journey – driving from Nashville to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. We will get a slightly delayed start, but for a good reason. Susan is currently about halfway through five and a half weeks of daily weekday radiation treatments. Normally she gets her daily dose at 1:00 pm, but being the trooper that she is, she had today’s treatment moved to the earliest possible time, 8:00 am, so that we could get on the road. Before anyone says anything – this was her idea, not mine.
A Slow Return to Normalcy
Posted in Indianapolis 500 on May 13, 2021 by Oilpressure
It wouldn’t be May without a video or two, interspersed with all of the written content of the month. Hey, when you’ve committed to posting every weekday of the month – you’ve got to have a variety.
The 2021 Indianapolis 500 Trivia Contest
Posted in Indianapolis 500 on May 12, 2021 by Oilpressure
It’s time, once again, for the Oilpressure.com Indianapolis 500 Trivia Contest. As usual, my main source for these questions stems from many hours I spend listening to The Talk of Gasoline Alley with Donald Davidson. He had the ability to throw in little known trivial facts when telling one of his wonderful stories.
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