With their financial future a little bit up in the air, I was surprised when Carvana announced earlier this month, that they have agreed to sponsor Jimmie Johnson for 2023 in whatever racing series he chooses to be involved in.
Hoping For an IndyCar Return
Posted in IndyCar on September 26, 2022 by OilpressureLeaving the Three-Ring Circus Behind
Posted in IndyCar on September 23, 2022 by Oilpressure
Who said the offseason was dull? There was enough going on in the IndyCar world this week to last us a month. As has been the case lately, the common theme is McLaren
Will Power and The Quan
Posted in IndyCar on September 21, 2022 by Oilpressure
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Note from George: On Monday night, I received an e-mail from an individual with an unsolicited post as an attachment. This person said I could do what I wished with it; either trash it or use it. If I used it there were two conditions – I would not pay for it, and the person had to remain completely anonymous.
Having a Dream Snatched Away
Posted in IndyCar on September 19, 2022 by Oilpressure
I don’t know of many drivers that have gone through the tug-of-war of emotions like Colton Herta has in the past year. Last fall, Michael Andretti was in talks to buy Alpha Romero’s Formula One team, just when it looked like the deal might go through, it didn’t. This past spring, Andretti campaigned for support among F1 teams to expand the number of teams by one. That had some momentum for a while, before flaming out. Colton Herta was the driver in Andretti’s mind, for both of these failed attempts to break into Formula One.
Meet the New Boss, Same as the Old Boss
Posted in IndyCar on September 16, 2022 by Oilpressure
With apologies to The Who; the silliest of IndyCar silly seasons for 2023, got a little less silly on Wednesday when we learned that two high-profile drivers that have been in limbo, were confirmed for the seats they have occupied for the past two years. There is a common thread with both of them – McLaren.
And Now, the Dreaded Offseason
Posted in IndyCar on September 14, 2022 by Oilpressure
The last chapter for the 2022 NTT IndyCar Series has been written and a new champion has been crowned, as we close the book on this season. The schedule for 2023 has not been released yet, but there are few surprises expected. Some dates may change – especially the season-opener at St. Petersburg. The 2022 season opened in late February. I think that next season may open a week or two later, but we won’t know for sure until the schedule is released.
Random Thoughts on Laguna Seca
Posted in IndyCar on September 12, 2022 by Oilpressure
The Firestone Grand Prix of Monterey decided the NTT IndyCar Series championship for the 2022 season, but in some ways – the stage was set a week earlier in Portland. At Portland and at Laguna Seca, Will Power did what he’s been doing all season – and that’s finishing in the Top Five, while his nearest competitors struggled.
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