As we learned a few weeks ago, the Tennessee Titans are planning to build a new stadium to be ready for play in the fall of 2026. So far, there has not been a ton of resistance – so it looks as though this might happen. If it does it will greatly impact the Music City Grand Prix while the new stadium is under construction, since it will be going in the same spot that serves as the IndyCar paddock.
Archive for November, 2022
An Alternative for the Music City Grand Prix?
Posted in IndyCar on November 30, 2022 by OilpressureMuch to be Thankful For
Posted in IndyCar on November 23, 2022 by Oilpressure
As I grow older, but not necessarily wiser – I am amazed at how quickly the years are passing. It’s hard to believe that Thanksgiving is already here again. It’s hard to believe that it’s been nine months since we drove down to the season-opener at St. Petersburg in late February. Suddenly we are 186 days away from the 107th Running of the Indianapolis 500, and I have a feeling it will be here before we know it. The years are passing by way too quickly. I’d like to think I have at least another thirty left in me, but that would put me at 94. This is a not-so-gentle reminder to make the most of what’s left and to take stock in all the things we should be thankful for.
MSR Needs to Change Their Formula
Posted in IndyCar on November 21, 2022 by Oilpressure
If you are close to my age, you probably remember Fast Masters – racing’s answer to the old PGA Senior Tour, which is no longer branded as such. I’m assuming having the word Senior in the name conjured up images of old men sitting around a country club, swapping old war stories (if there is anything really wrong with that).
Thoughts For a Good Friend
Posted in IndyCar on November 18, 2022 by Oilpressure
I had, what I thought, was a very good post written up for today. But I learned something yesterday morning that made me shift today’s post until Monday. It wasn’t anything that timely, so it’ll certainly keep until then. I thought it would be appropriate, considering what has happened.
The Gift of Friendships
Posted in IndyCar on November 16, 2022 by Oilpressure
This post may get me in trouble with a few readers, so I’ll offer a blanket apology on the front-end. There have been a lot of perks that have come to me through this website over the years. I have almost unlimited access at any race track on the IndyCar schedule. I’ve gotten to tour the ESPN production truck on Race Morning at Indianapolis, had two-seater rides at Fontana and Indianapolis, taken pace car rides at Indianapolis, Pocono, St. Petersburg and Road America. Susan and I got to attend an after-party after the championship banquet one year, on the fourth-floor of The Pagoda. I even got to wave the green flag at Fontana for the qualifying run of Helio Castroneves.
Should Driver’s Concerns Worry Fans?
Posted in IndyCar on November 11, 2022 by Oilpressure
Like most of the readers of this site, part of my weekly routine is reading the Racer Mailbag. Marshall Pruett has graciously accepted the challenge of continuing what the late Robin Miller started – a forum for fans to directly ask questions to an IndyCar insider.
An Unthinkable Tragedy
Posted in IndyCar on November 9, 2022 by Oilpressure
I don’t often write about NASCAR. I used to follow it a lot closer than I do now, but it was seldom anything more than a late-winter distraction as I waited for the IndyCar season to get cranked up. But something happened over the weekend that has stirred feelings I rarely experience.
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