Archive for April, 2023

McLaughlin Wins at Barber

Posted in IndyCar on April 30, 2023 by Oilpressure

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The Children’s of Alabama Grand Prix was won by Team Penske’s Scott McLaughlin. It was a battle of tire strategy, and ultimately a battle of wills between McLaughlin and pole-winner Romain Grosjean.

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It’s Race Day at Barber

Posted in IndyCar on April 30, 2023 by Oilpressure

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It’s another dunny morning from Barber Motorsports Park. The weatherman pretty well called it Rain came through overnight, but if it stormed we never heard it. It pushed through, but it is now a little cooler. It was 57° when we woke up and it should reach a high of 70° – absolutely perfect weather for a race.

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Hello, It’s Me

Posted in IndyCar on April 29, 2023 by Oilpressure

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By Susan Phillips

Hello from our second day at Barber Motorsports Park for the Children’s of Alabama Grand Prix. I’m trying to get into the swing of things again and it’s not easy.

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Barber Qualifying

Posted in IndyCar on April 29, 2023 by Oilpressure

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Qualifying for Sunday’s Children’s of Alabama Grand Prix was interesting, to say the least. Like the practices this weekend, the starting grid is going to be a mixed bag of young and old, Honda and Chevy, along with haves and have-nots.

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Barber–Day Two

Posted in IndyCar on April 29, 2023 by Oilpressure

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Good morning from a sunny and warm, Barber Motorsports Park. It is supposed to be warmer today, with just a very small chance of rain. For those wondering, Susan did well yesterday. She was tired last night, but slept well and she’s ready to go back and do it again today.

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Barber Friday Wrap-Up

Posted in IndyCar on April 28, 2023 by Oilpressure

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A day that had been calling for about a 65% chance of rain, ended up being a glorious day at the race track. Of course, there is the old saying that a rainy day at the track is better than a sunny day at work. But imagine how great a sunny day at the track is – that’s what we had today at Barber Motorsports Park.

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Welcome to Barber Motorsports Park!

Posted in IndyCar on April 28, 2023 by Oilpressure

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Welcome to Barber Motorsports Park in sunny and warm Leeds, Alabama. Not surprisingly, we got away a little later than planned (7:20 am vs the planned 6:00 am). In all fairness, I was a little delayed myself.

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