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–Day Two
Posted in IndyCar on April 29, 2023 by OilpressureBarber Friday Wrap-Up
Posted in IndyCar on April 28, 2023 by Oilpressure
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.
Welcome to Barber Motorsports Park!
Posted in IndyCar on April 28, 2023 by Oilpressure
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.
Barber Preview
Posted in IndyCar on April 28, 2023 by Oilpressure
As you read this, chances are that Mrs. Oilpressure and I are on our way to Barber Motorsports Park, just east of Birmingham, AL for the Children’s of Alabama Indy Grand Prix. This event used to be known as the Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama. This change represents a five-year agreement with Medical Properties Trust, and a portion of the proceeds will benefit Children’s of Alabama – a foundation dedicated to curing childhood cancer.
Getting Back Into the Swing
Posted in IndyCar on April 26, 2023 by Oilpressure
By Susan Phillips
Until George pointed out that it’s been nine months since I posted here, I would’ve said a couple of months max. Lots has happened since I last posted from the hospital, the first week in August. Last summer just seems like one lost blur, ever since I was admitted to the hospital back in May.
What an Improvement Over Last Year!
Posted in IndyCar on April 19, 2023 by Oilpressure
Last year at this time, the team then-known as Arrow McLaren SP unveiled the special livery for the Indianapolis 500 that was unique to each of their three cars for Pato O’Ward, Felix Rosenqvist and Juan Montoya. A few fans claimed to like the color schemes, but I thought they were hideous.
Random Thoughts on Long Beach
Posted in IndyCar on April 17, 2023 by Oilpressure
Sometimes the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach does not live up to the hype. That was not the case with yesterday’s race. There was strategy, drama, excitement, chaos and a first-time IndyCar winner, in Kyle Kirkwood.. There was also a reshuffling of the point standings that saw Kirkwood move up a whopping fourteen spots to fifth. There is also a new points leader, as Marcus Ericsson reclaims the top spot he held after St. Petersburg. After a rough day, Pato O’Ward moves back to second in points – fifteen points behind Ericsson.
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