As you read this, Susan and I are headed to Barber Motorsports Park, for our first in-person race of the season. By the way…there is still a race this weekend. The Children’s of Alabama Indy Grand Prix has sort of taken a backseat to the bombshell that the NTT IndyCar Series dropped on Wednesday morning. People have asked me through text, e-mail and social media my thoughts on what all occurred. My thoughts? It’s too early to tell.
Barber Preview
Posted in IndyCar on April 26, 2024 by OilpressureThis Could Be a Real Shot in the Arm
Posted in IndyCar on April 24, 2024 by Oilpressure
Nowadays, whenever I discuss IndyCar marketing – I do so with caution. After writing a post last summer that called into question some of the marketing efforts of the NTT IndyCar Series, I got my hand slapped (or chopped off) by the series. I try to avoid writing about it at all these days, but there was what I interpreted as a “good news” story that hit over this past weekend, which caught my eye. Bear with me while I walk gingerly through this minefield.
Random Thoughts on Long Beach
Posted in IndyCar on April 22, 2024 by Oilpressure
Now, that was more like it! On a track that can sometimes produce a dud, and following two consecutive snoozers to start the 2024 NTT IndyCar Series season; the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach produced a race that IndyCar fans will be talking about all week – and for the right reasons.
Long Beach Preview
Posted in IndyCar on April 19, 2024 by Oilpressure
Is it just me, or does it seem like we have gone months without an IndyCar race? If you want to get technical, we have. The last points-paying race was run six weeks ago. Yes there was the exhibition event at Thermal Club, the Open Test at IMS and a few random team tests at various tracks – but it’s been a while since a wheel was turned in true competition. That changes this weekend.
A Void at the Yard of Bricks This May
Posted in IndyCar on April 17, 2024 by Oilpressure
I hate to admit it, but I am delinquent in writing this. I should have written about this in March; but I wanted to finally acknowledge this today, before we get into the thick of racing season.
An Unfortunate Storyline Continues
Posted in IndyCar on April 15, 2024 by Oilpressure
Over the last few weeks, I’ve written on this topic before. But as time goes on, this storyline is getting talked about more and more. Now I’m starting to wonder if David Malukas will ever turn a competitive lap in his Arrow McLaren No. 6 NTT Data Chevy.
Overall, a Fun Trip to IMS
Posted in Indianapolis 500, IndyCar on April 12, 2024 by Oilpressure
After having a delicious pork tenderloin dinner with my friend John Oreovicz at Dawson’s on Wednesday night, I finally hit the wall. After getting up at 3:00 am (central time) Wednesday morning, having an extra long trip up to Indianapolis, then dodging raindrops all afternoon – it was a very long day.
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