Some are saying that the 2023 IndyCar got underway yesterday, with the first of two open-test or Spring Training days for the NTT IndyCar Series. This is the first Spring Training held in the post-COVID era. The last pre-season open test was at Circuit of the Americas (COTA) in February of 2020. This year, they are at a new venue – The Thermal Club, in Thermal, CA; just outside of Palm Springs.
IndyCar Spring Training is Underway
Posted in IndyCar on February 3, 2023 by OilpressureSomething New to Complain About
Posted in IndyCar on February 1, 2023 by Oilpressure
Groundhog Day is not until tomorrow, but it seemed like I was watching the Bill Murray semi-classic when the television schedule for IndyCar was released last week. When the dates and venues for the 2023 season were announced last September, we had to go through the usual gnashing of teeth over the lack of ovals, too many street courses and of course; the regular wondering when Michigan and Cleveland will finally re-appear on the schedule. Now we are going through it again.
Some Common Sense Needs to Prevail
Posted in IndyCar on January 30, 2023 by Oilpressure
I don’t normally like jumping into controversial topics, especially when I think I am in the vast minority. I also try to avoid politics. That’s a dangerous minefield to wander into.
It’s That Time of Year!
Posted in IndyCar on January 27, 2023 by Oilpressure
We have reached that point of the offseason, where things get fun. All of the seats have finally been filled, and even many one-off seats for the Indianapolis 500 are now taken. The cars take to the track next week near Palm Springs, CA at the Thermal Club – a club track that sounds interesting.
An Interesting Storyline for This Season
Posted in IndyCar on January 25, 2023 by Oilpressure
As we head into the 2023 season for the NTT IndyCar Series, I find myself intrigued with a storyline that has not gotten a whole lot of play – and it sort of baffles me. It involves driver Kyle Kirkwood, as he moves from AJ Foyt Enterprises to take over the No. 27 at Andretti Autosport that was vacated by Alexander Rossi.
A Retro Look With a Contemporary Feel
Posted in IndyCar on January 23, 2023 by Oilpressure
Most regular readers of this site know how much I detest change, and I usually tend to embrace anything that reminds me of times gone by. That’s why I was so happy to see that rookie Benjamin Pedersen will be sporting a livery this season. that spanned the late sixties to the late nineties.
A Terrible & Trendy New Concept
Posted in IndyCar on January 20, 2023 by Oilpressure
The Roar Before the 24 will be taking place this weekend, with a lot of drivers form the NTT IndyCar Series shaking off some winter rust. For those unfamiliar, this is the practice and qualifying weekend before next weekend’s Rolex 24 at Daytona. There is also some IndyCar news, as Sting Ray Robb was confirmed in the last open seat for the regular season – the second car at Dale Coyne Racing. We also learned on Thursday, that Benjamin Pedersen will drive a Coyote Orange car for AJ Foyt with the Number 88, to signify that AJ is now 88 years-old. That sort of begs the question why they didn’t run No. 87 last season when he was 87, but I guess that’s a conversation for another day.
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