L-R: Burt Levy, David Hobbs, myself, John Fitzpatrick and Bob Varsha. [Photo by Eddie LePine] By Jack Webster In addition to the many things going on at Amelia Island during Concours weekend – the car auctions, the vendor displays inside the Ritz Carlton and the fantastic cars on the field – authors were on hand […]
Several media outlets are reporting that the eleven-year war between CART (now the Champ Car World Series) and the Indy Racing League may be over. However before the armistice can be signed there is one hurdle to overcome. SPEEDtv.com had reported last month that IRL founder, Tony George offered the Champ Car ownership of free […]
INDIANAPOLIS, Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020 – A Torch Red 2020 Corvette Stingray coupe will serve as the Official Pace Car for the 104th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge, continuing Chevrolet’s tradition of leading the field to the green flag. The Pace Car will be driven by GM President Mark Reuss. This year, the race will […]
HAMMOND, IN: With the demise of the Champ Car/CART group, the 12 year war which tore American open-wheel racing apart is finally over. But, the question remains: who won? I’m sorry, but it’s hard to be optimistic about the post-“war” situation. As we all know, an entire generation of potential open-wheel fans and ticket buyers […]
The leaders of American open-wheel racing unified the sport today. Let us now all exhale a collective sigh of relief. Open-wheel fans across this country can smile now that news spread that there is once again one open-wheel series. For the first time since late-1994, one sanctioning body is in charge of open wheel, Indy […]
WALLER, TX December 21, 2007–It is with great sadness that we at A.J. Foyt Racing have learned of the death of Ken Hendricks, the founder, chairman and chief executive officer of ABC Supply Co., Inc. He had sustained a massive head injury after falling at a construction site at his home Thursday evening and died […]
Patricio O’Ward in the Arrow Mclaren SP Chevrolet #5. © [Kenneth Midgett/ Spacesuit Media] by John Wiedemann 21 year old NTT IndyCar Series driver Pato O’Ward made a statement for the young drivers and Chevrolet, setting the quickest lap in Friday’s Carb Day final practice for the 104th running of the Indianapolis 500. The ‘500’ […]
Reaction and fallout from the open wheel reunification is coming fast. Walker Racing issued a press release in which Derrick Walker, owner of Walker Racing was quoted, “it’s back to the future, it’s been a long road, but it has finally come together. From a fan and sports business point of view, one open wheel […]
Daytona Beach, FL ? The IndyCar Series announced this week it will implement four-lap qualifying runs at every oval track race in 2008, beginning with the season opener at the Homestead-Miami Speedway on March 29. According to the announcement, the driver who records the fastest cumulative time will be the pole winner. The revised qualification […]
Front Row starters for the 104th Running of the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway: Takuma Sato, Scott Dixon and Marco Andretti. © [Andy Clary/ Spacesuit Media] by Paul Gohde It’s not May. Memorial Day is past and NFL football is about to start. Leaves will be falling soon. But here we are, previewing […]
Two-time Indy winner Fittipaldi to drive Corvette Z06 E85 concept Pace Car INDIANAPOLIS, Thursday, Dec. 27, 2007 – Known for their charismatic designs and superior performance, the pack-leading Pace Cars share a special place in Indianapolis 500 lore. History will be made at the 2008 Indianapolis 500 when a pair of distinctive yet highly differentiated […]
Four Lap Qualifying Session Intro?d; Takes Place Just Six Days After Indy 500 MILWAUKEE, Wis. (January 22, 2008) ? The IndyCar Series Pole Position winner will have to turn four consecutive qualifying laps around The Milwaukee Mile on Saturday, May 31, leading up to the following afternoon?s ABC Supply / A.J. Foyt 225 IndyCar Series […]
Going into the 2008 IndyCar Series season, Helio Castroneves and Ryan Briscoe will be flying the Team Penske colors. Castroneves is the team?s veteran while Briscoe will be the new kid on the block. Briscoe is replacing Sam Hornish Jr., who convinced the Penske organization to let him join the stock-car side of the house. […]
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway today issued the following statement: “It is with great regret that we announce the 104th running of the Indianapolis 500 will take place on August 23 without fans. This tough decision was made following careful consideration and extensive consultation with state and city leadership. As dedicated as we were to running […]
