The NTT IndyCar Series makes their one annual trip north of the border this weekend to hit the streets of Toronto. For years, this event was the Honda Indy Toronto; but this year it is the Ontario Honda Dealers Indy Toronto. I think it was always Honda of Canada that sponsored this race, but something obviously changed. I don’t really care what it is called, so long as they still have solid financial backing.
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Toronto Preview
Posted in IndyCar on July 19, 2024 by OilpressureThere Must Be Something in the Water
Posted in IndyCar on July 17, 2024 by Oilpressure
Yesterday, it was confirmed that Indy NXT veteran Hunter McElrea will make his first start in the NTT IndyCar Series at Toronto this weekend.. In doing so, he will become the ninth driver to drive for Dale Coyne Racing this season.
Random Thoughts on Iowa
Posted in IndyCar on July 15, 2024 by Oilpressure
There is no denying that neither of the two races for the Hy-Vee IndyCar Weekend at Iowa Speedway were very compelling. The track repaved the corners adding a ton of grip. To take that into account, Firestone brought a new tire for the right side of the cars. IndyCar lowered downforce by about 10%. The result of all of these factors were two races where the drivers found it especially difficult to pass.
Will Power Wins Race Two at Iowa
Posted in IndyCar on July 14, 2024 by Oilpressure
If you thought last night’s race was one of the most processional races you’ve ever seen…Hold my beer!
Survival of the Fittest
Posted in IndyCar on July 14, 2024 by Oilpressure
By Susan Phillips
I think I survived my first double-header race. At the moment, I am in the Media Center writing this while keeping one eye on the race. I don’t know if it is age or the remnant of chemo, but I have a very short tolerance for heat. The weather is pretty nice—there’s generally a breeze blowing and the occasional cloud cover makes for a pretty comfortable day.
Another Race Morning at Iowa
Posted in IndyCar on July 14, 2024 by Oilpressure
Good morning from an already balmy Iowa Speedway. The weather forecasts have been spot-on all weekend, so if the accuracy of the weather people continues – that means today will be the hottest day since we got here on Thursday. The high temperature for today is projected to be 94°. Fortunately, the green flag flies at 11:30 am CDT, meaning it will only be around 87° at that time.
Scott McLaughlin Wins His First Oval
Posted in IndyCar on July 13, 2024 by Oilpressure
Well, that was very strange. After Friday’s practice, word started going around that we were most likely going to see a parade tonight. The 10% reduction in downforce and the new tire that Firestone brought were not working as expected with the repaving job in the corners, and passing was going to be at a premium. For the first 176 laps, that turned out to be true.
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