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.
Scott McLaughlin Wins His First Oval
Posted in IndyCar on July 13, 2024 by OilpressureQualifying in the Heat of Iowa
Posted in IndyCar on July 13, 2024 by Oilpressure
Standing out in the heat for qualifying was not for the weary. My phone said it was 88°, but to me it felt closer to 98°. I’m not complaining, mind you. A hot day at the track is better than a hot day at the pool any day.
Good Afternoon From Iowa!
Posted in IndyCar on July 13, 2024 by Oilpressure
Good afternoon from a much warmer Iowa Speedway. While yesterday was quite pleasant here in the heartland, I was warned by many to not get used to it. They were right. Yesterday’s high temperature was 85°, but there was a nice breeze and low humidity. It wasn’t bad at all.
The Thrill of a New Race Track
Posted in IndyCar on July 13, 2024 by Oilpressure
By Susan Phillips
Ever since we have been attending races as media members, I’ve realized that there is something special about attending a track for the first time. As most of you know, George despises change—but I find something almost invigorating about going to different tracks and getting a change of scenery.
Iowa–Friday Wrap-Up
Posted in IndyCar on July 12, 2024 by Oilpressure
Day One of the Hy-Vee IndyCar weekend was a rousing success, as far as I’m concerned. It’s been a while since I’ve packed in this much fun in a six-hour period at a race track.
Welcome to Iowa Speedway!
Posted in IndyCar on July 12, 2024 by Oilpressure
Welcome to Iowa Speedway. From what we have seen so far, we are very impressed. We arrived at our hotel after an uneventful, but long (10.25 hours) drive. It was a little longer because our GPS diverted us around some road closures due to flooding in Illinois and Missouri.
Iowa Preview
Posted in IndyCar on July 12, 2024 by Oilpressure
After one race of the hybrid-era on a natural terrain road course in the books, the NTT IndyCar Series makes the shift into the oval portion of the schedule. With eight races remaining in the 2024 IndyCar season only two non-ovals remain – the street circuit for the Ontario Honda Dealers Indy Toronto next weekend, and the Bitnile.com Grand Prix of Portland on August 25. That means six of the final eight races will be on ovals.
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