Back around the first week in May, fellow IndyCar blogger and good friend Mike Silver of The Pit Window wrote a post about the lack of buzz for the Month of May. His post seemed to be dead-on at the time. Mike actually lives in Indianapolis and has been following this sport a long time. I trust his judgment. He writes a very good blog, by the way. If you haven’t visited his site, you need to check it out.
The Buzz is Back – It Now Feels Like May
Posted in Indianapolis 500 on May 20, 2021 by OilpressureOn the Home Stretch
Posted in Indianapolis 500 on May 19, 2021 by Oilpressure
By Susan Phillips
It was so great to be back at The Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the GMR Grand Prix. We were not able to see everyone we wanted to see because walking long distances is hard for me. I’m in the home stretch of my treatment plan—I’m in single digits now of the last part of my treatment, chemo and radiation. I had about two months after surgery to gain my strength back for the next onslaught of treatment.
The Forgotten Voice
Posted in Indianapolis 500 on May 18, 2021 by Oilpressure
The way some people are remembered in history is a curious thing. History can be kind to some, where many of their sins are forgotten over a period of time for one reason or another. Others can have their legacy drift away to where they are nothing more than a forgotten footnote.
Random Thoughts on the GMR Grand Prix
Posted in Indianapolis 500 on May 17, 2021 by Oilpressure
As I watched Rinus VeeKay take the checkered flag for the first time in his career, I could not help but think how five different drivers for four different teams have won this season in the NTT IndyCar Series and none of them drive for Team Penske.
GMR Grand Prix Wrap-Up
Posted in Indianapolis 500 on May 15, 2021 by Oilpressure
There have now been five NTT IndyCar Series races in the young season, and there have been five race winners among four teams. Three of the winners are first-time winners. Today, it was Rinus VeeKay joining the club of IndyCar race-winners.
GMR Grand Prix Race Day
Posted in Indianapolis 500 on May 15, 2021 by Oilpressure
As I type, I can still say “Good Morning” from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. This morning, we deviated from our normal routine. I know that change is normally bad, but since we had to deal with my primitive laptop internet issues yesterday, we never got a chance to go and explore the grounds. Instead of scurrying to the IMS Media Center and putting up a post, we immediately went to the Garage Area to check things out.
Welcome to Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Posted in Indianapolis 500 on May 14, 2021 by Oilpressure
It took nearly two years, but we are finally at my favorite place in the world – the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. We have been here for a while and got to witness the first two rounds of qualifying for the GMR Grand Prix. The Firestone Fast Six is underway as I type.
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