It has almost become a rite of passage in the offseason, to look at the changes that have taken place at AJ Foyt Enterprise and proclaim them to be much improved for the upcoming season. That is followed by a similar ritual several months later, of saying that nothing has changed.
Wait ‘til Next Year!
Posted in IndyCar on October 24, 2022 by OilpressureNew Ground for the Music City Grand Prix
Posted in IndyCar on October 21, 2022 by Oilpressure
If you are a sports fan, you may have heard that the Tennessee Titans and the Mayor of Nashville have reached an agreement to build a new domed stadium to the tune of $2.2 Billion. Since that was announced Monday morning, I have been contacted by many asking how this will affect the Music City Grand Prix. I guess since I live in Nashville, I am supposed to be the de facto expert on all things Nashville. That’s a scary thought.
It’s Good to be Back
Posted in IndyCar on October 19, 2022 by Oilpressure
There is some racing content in this post, so please indulge me as I recap our fall vacation to Florida.
Mr. & Mrs. Oilpressure Take a Vacation
Posted in IndyCar on October 7, 2022 by Oilpressure
If you are a regular reader of this site, you know that two years ago – my wife, Susan, underwent treatment and surgery for pancreatic cancer. When things were looking so positive for her in spring of 2021, I told her if she got herself well, I would take her on a non-racing vacation to anywhere she wanted to go.
Don’t Fret Over Car No. 6
Posted in IndyCar on October 5, 2022 by Oilpressure
Yesterday morning, Arrow McLaren SP (AMSP) announced some changes coming for the 2023 IndyCar season. With Taylor Kiel’s departure a couple of weeks ago, the team has elevated Gavin Ward (formerly of Team Penske) to the position of Racing Director, while Brian Barnhart (formerly of Andretti Autosport) has been named General Manager. Barnhart will also work on the pit box of Alexander Rossi – a role that both enjoyed in their time together at Andretti.
IndyCar Medical Team–Second to None
Posted in IndyCar on October 3, 2022 by Oilpressure
Last Thursday night during an NFL game between the Miami Dolphins and Cincinnati Bengals, Dolphins quarterback Tua Togovailoa suffered a vicious hit and was carted off of the field with a severe head and neck injury. It was a frightening sight. One thing that made it so frightening was that just four days earlier in a game against the Buffalo Bills, Togovailoa hit his head on the ground and appeared to stagger off of the field, giving the appearance he had suffered a concussion from the blow. He went through concussion evaluations at halftime, and was deemed healthy and continued to play.
It’s All About the Timing
Posted in IndyCar on September 30, 2022 by Oilpressure
Before getting into today’s topic, I wanted to start on a personal note. The Indianapolis 500 lost a huge fan this week, and one of my best friends lost his father.
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