When I was in college about a hundred years ago, I majored in marketing. Being an eighteen year-old, I knew I was clueless at the time regarding what I wanted to do with the rest of my life. Both of my older brothers knew from an early age that they wanted to be mechanical engineers. That’s what they majored in, and that’s what their careers were in. My future seemed a little more vague.
The Importance of the Right Logo
Posted in IndyCar on March 25, 2022 by OilpressureWhere is it Coming From?
Posted in IndyCar on March 23, 2022 by Oilpressure
It is still March, but things are taking shape for the Month of May. One thing that is almost complete is the entry list for the 106th Running of the Indianapolis 500. The problem is, it currently stands at only thirty-two entries. I’m not sure if it is the supply chain issues, the current and uncertain economy or what, but the talk of thirty-five to thirty-six entries we were hearing back in January has totally vanished.
Random Thoughts on Texas
Posted in IndyCar on March 21, 2022 by Oilpressure
If yesterday’s XPEL 375 at Texas Motor Speedway (TMS) was indeed IndyCar’s last race there for the foreseeable future, let it be known that the NTT IndyCar Series went out with a bang at Texas. Many have criticized Texas in the past for encouraging dangerous pack racing. Others have complained that recent races at Texas have been single-file processions that have no passing. Yesterday hit the sweet spot for everyone. If you didn’t like Sunday’s race, you might want to stop following motorsports.
Texas Preview
Posted in IndyCar on March 18, 2022 by Oilpressure
Hidden among the busted brackets and upsets of March Madness, is Race Two for the NTT IndyCar Series 2022 season – the XPEL 375 at Texas Motor Speedway. What had been a mainstay as a June night race for more than a couple of decades, has suddenly moved up the calendar. Last year, this event was run as a double-header to open up the Month of May. This year it moves up as a single daytime race in mid-March.
Is Wally Dallenbach Hall of Fame Worthy?
Posted in IndyCar on March 16, 2022 by Oilpressure
Whenever you hear the phrase “Hall of Fame”, you immediately take notice. It conjures up images of the best of the very best. Every sport has a Hall of Fame. Unfortunately, politics usually come into play when considering an inductee with each Hall.
Can Hildebrand Salvage His Career at Foyt?
Posted in IndyCar on March 14, 2022 by Oilpressure
On Friday, we got confirmation on what has been rumored for a couple of weeks – JR Hildebrand will pilot the No. 11 Chevrolet-powered Dallara for AJ Foyt Enterprises on all of the ovals this season, beginning with this weekend’s Xpel 375 at Texas Motor Speedway.
Is Legends Day on the Chopping Block?
Posted in IndyCar on March 11, 2022 by Oilpressure
The devil is in the details. An e-mail came across on Wednesday morning announcing that Dierks Bentley was the main musical act for Legends Day. I saw the subject line, maybe read a couple of sentences and thought “OK, that’s a pretty strong name to be bringing in.” I read no further.
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