When it comes to sports, few topics are as polarizing as that of TV sports announcers. Now I’m not saying that the resulting disagreements are anything like political arguments have become lately, where friendships end and some people refuse to get together for Thanksgiving; but the variety of opinions on TV announcers are wide-ranging.
Archive for October, 2022
Celebrating a Return
Posted in IndyCar on October 31, 2022 by OilpressureA Good Problem to Have
Posted in IndyCar on October 28, 2022 by Oilpressure
In the offseason, it’s rare that I write on the same topic twice in a row. However, Nathan Brown of The Indianapolis Star wrote an article yesterday afternoon that made my Wednesday post incorrect and obsolete.
Crossing Over to the Dark Side
Posted in IndyCar on October 26, 2022 by Oilpressure
Although it has not been made official yet, all indications are that Tony Kanaan will be driving in the 107th Running of the Indianapolis 500. Last Friday, Marshall Pruett of Racer.com reported that the 2013 Indianapolis 500 winner would be driving a fourth car for Arrow McLaren SP in 2023.
Wait ‘til Next Year!
Posted in IndyCar on October 24, 2022 by Oilpressure
It has almost become a rite of passage in the offseason, to look at the changes that have taken place at AJ Foyt Enterprise and proclaim them to be much improved for the upcoming season. That is followed by a similar ritual several months later, of saying that nothing has changed.
New Ground for the Music City Grand Prix
Posted in IndyCar on October 21, 2022 by Oilpressure
If you are a sports fan, you may have heard that the Tennessee Titans and the Mayor of Nashville have reached an agreement to build a new domed stadium to the tune of $2.2 Billion. Since that was announced Monday morning, I have been contacted by many asking how this will affect the Music City Grand Prix. I guess since I live in Nashville, I am supposed to be the de facto expert on all things Nashville. That’s a scary thought.
It’s Good to be Back
Posted in IndyCar on October 19, 2022 by Oilpressure
There is some racing content in this post, so please indulge me as I recap our fall vacation to Florida.
Mr. & Mrs. Oilpressure Take a Vacation
Posted in IndyCar on October 7, 2022 by Oilpressure
If you are a regular reader of this site, you know that two years ago – my wife, Susan, underwent treatment and surgery for pancreatic cancer. When things were looking so positive for her in spring of 2021, I told her if she got herself well, I would take her on a non-racing vacation to anywhere she wanted to go.
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