I had heard rumors of this for a couple of weeks, but Marshall Pruett of Racer.com pretty much confirmed it in an article on Wednesday. It has since been confirmed by an official press release from IndyCar. Penske Entertainment will take over as promoter of the Music City Grand Prix. Big Machine Records had been the entitlement sponsor in that role since the inception of the event in 2001. Last year, Scott Borchetta of Big Machine stepped up as the promoter in a big way.
Archive for the IndyCar Category
Nashville is Under New Management
Posted in IndyCar on January 24, 2025 by OilpressureWe’ve Seen It All Before
Posted in IndyCar on January 22, 2025 by Oilpressure
Now that the College Football season is officially over, and Ohio State has been crowned the champion, I am going to use a college athletics program as a comparison to racing – so bear with me.
Another Outlet for IndyCar Content
Posted in IndyCar on January 20, 2025 by Oilpressure
Apparently, I have fooled someone else into thinking that I know what I’m talking about.
One of the many advantages of having this site is the large amount of people I have met through it. One of those is John Goolsby, who is a sports writer for a newspaper in Alabama – The Trussville Tribune.
Where Did This Term Come From?
Posted in IndyCar on January 17, 2025 by Oilpressure
On Monday, we learned that the number of available seats in the NTT IndyCar Series has been whittled down to one. Jacob Abel was confirmed for the full season in the No. 51 car at Dale Coyne Racing. This is good for both parties. Jacob Abel has proven he is worthy of an opportunity, and this also brings stability to a team that I think had ten different drivers in their two cars over the past season. It’s hard to build any continuity with that type of arrangement. Hopefully Dale Coyne can find a fulltime driver for the No 18 – the last remaining open seat.
This Could be Fun to Watch
Posted in IndyCar on January 15, 2025 by Oilpressure
Last Friday we got our first look at what PREMA will look like on the NTT IndyCar Series grid, when the season starts in less than seven weeks at the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg. We saw the cars, the No. 83 and the No. 90; which will be driven by rookie Robert Shwartzman and veteran Callum Ilott respectively.
The Phrase “Golden Years” is a Relative Term
Posted in IndyCar on January 13, 2025 by Oilpressure
Over the holidays, I was perusing through Facebook while sitting by the fire. I belong to a Facebook group devoted strictly to Road America, where readers post photos from present-day, as well as the past; and written posts about their personal memories of the track that has been operating since 1955. Unlike other groups, this is a very civilized, well-mannered and knowledgeable group.
The Musical Chairs of the Broadcast Booth
Posted in IndyCar on January 10, 2025 by Oilpressure
Earlier this week, we learned that FOX is eyeing Will Buxton from F1 broadcasts for their IndyCar broadcast team. Adam Stern of the Sports Business Journal reported in an article on Monday that Buxton was among several names being discussed as FOX tries to assemble their broadcast team less than two months before the season-opener at St. Petersburg.
Oilpressure 