Opening Day on the IMS oval did not disappoint. I arrived around 12:30, and it was sunny and just a little cool. As I went out to meet up with my friend Paul Dalbey and his son, Jack; I decided I would keep my jacket on. That was a big mistake. Although the thermometer was in the mid-70s, it seemed warmer than that.
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500 Practice Wrap-Up Day One
Posted in Indianapolis 500 on May 12, 2026 by OilpressureGuess Where I’m Headed Today
Posted in Indianapolis 500 on May 12, 2026 by Oilpressure
If you are reading this on Tuesday morning, I am on my way back to IMS for the week of practice for the 110th Running of the Indianapolis 500. Susan has to work some this week and she’s not quite as keen on watching cars go around a track for four days as I am. I will be at the track today, Wednesday and (most of) Thursday, and will drive back to Nashville Thursday night. After spending Thursday night in Nashville, Susan and I will drive back up Friday morning and (hopefully) arrive in time for the start of Fast Friday. It used to be that I would come up on Tuesday and fly Susan up Thursday night. But with me being retired and the cost of air travel, that option is no longer in our budget.
Random Thoughts on the Sonsio GP
Posted in Indianapolis 500 on May 11, 2026 by Oilpressure
The 2026 Sonsio Grand Prix has the potential to be remembered for a lot of things. First of all, the fact that Alex Palou did not win it may end up being a headline in itself, if he goes on to completely dominate the NTT IndyCar Series this season.
Happy Mother’s Day!
Posted in Indianapolis 500 on May 10, 2026 by Oilpressure
There is a break in the action at IMS, as the crews have their last day of rest before the Month of May consumes their lives for the next couple of weeks. It’s good that everyone involved with racing gets the day off for Mother’s Day.
Lundgaard Earns a Win at IMS
Posted in Indianapolis 500 on May 9, 2026 by Oilpressure
What started out as what looked like was going to be a Palou parade, turned out to be a pretty interesting race. It was disheartening to see some decent drivers taken out at the start, but Alex Palou made it through unscathed. After the cleanup of the melee that involved Caio Collet, Pato O’Ward, Scott Dixon, Mick Schumacher and Felix Rosenqvist (who I think started it); David Malukas found himself in second-place behind Palolu. Continue reading
It’s Time to Go Racing at IMS
Posted in Indianapolis 500 on May 9, 2026 by Oilpressure
Good afternoon from Indianapolis Motor Speedway! We arrived to the track just as qualifying was underway. We dropped our gear in the Media Center and went down to the pits for qualifying. Afterwards, we went straight to get a bite to eat. Then Susan decided she needed a sweatshirt.
GP Qualifying Postponed Until Saturday
Posted in Indianapolis 500 on May 8, 2026 by Oilpressure
Good evening from a wet and soggy Indianapolis Motor Speedway. We actually arrived at The Workingman’s Friend before Noon today, but the place was very busy. It took a while to get fed, but it was well worth it. Unfortunately we didn’t’ get out of there until around 1:30. We arrived at the track just as Practice Two was wrapping up.
