If you haven’t heard, Alex Palou has announced he is bolting to McLaren for 2023, even though Ganassi exercised their option on Palou for next season. This all dropped Tuesday night after today’s post was already written and loaded up. This saga is still developing and getting ugly. I will discuss it on Friday in the Toronto Preview. In the meantime, enjoy a post about what has suddenly become old news. – GP
Archive for July, 2022
The Importance of Having Goals
Posted in IndyCar on July 13, 2022 by OilpressureJust a Blip, or Cause for Concern?
Posted in IndyCar on July 8, 2022 by Oilpressure
Much has been made about the TV ratings this year for the NTT IndyCar Series and the Indianapolis 500. No matter how you spin it, the TV numbers for this year’s Indianapolis 500 were a disappointment. Coming off of a year when Helio Castroneves won his record-tying fourth 500; NBC and series officials were hoping for the highest records in close to a decade. Instead, they were some of the worst. A lot of reasons and excuses were given, by the same people that said they were expecting great ratings.
Isolated Incident or Team Drama?
Posted in IndyCar on July 6, 2022 by Oilpressure
The fallout continues from the implosion at Andretti Autosport this past Sunday. There is plenty of finger-pointing and accusations as to who was at fault – especially regarding the tussle over two laps between Alexander Rossi and Romain Grosjean. Then there was the gaffe of leaving Colton Herta on track, when he should have pitted – knowing a caution was about to come out.
Random Thoughts on Mid-Ohio
Posted in IndyCar on July 4, 2022 by Oilpressure
First of all, I hope everyone will, is or did enjoy your Independence Day celebration – depending on what time you are reading this. Given that today is a holiday, it may be Tuesday before you are reading this. The weather worked out nicely for us. It was not great on Sunday, making it easier to sit inside and watch the IndyCar race; but Monday’s forecast calls for sunny skies and hot temps. I hope everyone has a safe and happy Fourth of July!
Mid-Ohio Preview
Posted in IndyCar on July 1, 2022 by Oilpressure
After two weekends off for sort of a mid-season break, the NTT IndyCar Series kicks off the second half of the season at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course with the Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio. When the series left Road America almost three weeks ago, they had just completed their fifth consecutive on-track weekend with only two off weekends since mid-April. I think teams, drivers and even fans were ready for a break.
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