There was no doubt about what the fans in turn 3 felt about the last of three late red flags at the 107th Running of the Indianapolis 500. They cheered wildly as it was announced over the PA. Defending race winner Marcus Ericsson was leading—a sitting duck with one green…
Is Gaige Herrera the Rick Mears of Pro Stock Motorcycle?
It’s May, and it’s the 50th anniversary of my first Indianapolis 500, so excuse me for looking at the world through Wing & Wheel shaped glasses. As I was driving back to Indy from last weekend’s NHRA event at Route 66 Raceway in Joliet, Illinois, it occurred to me that…
Tires Even More Important Than Usual at This Indy GP
Despite his 2021 IndyCar series championship, Alex Palou has never seemed to catch on with the fans. Fast and consistent, with flashes of bravado that belie his baby face and squeaky voice, Palou has also had to rehabilitate his relationship with Chip Ganassi Racing following last year’s contract debacle with…
What to Know for Today’s Indy GP
If you’re in Central Indiana and fancy an easy but exciting day at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, today’s Indy GP is the event for you. With most of the cars and drivers but none of the hassles of the world’s largest single day sporting event—the Indy 500—the GP and it’s…
New Bits Add Up to Lively Indy 500 Test
Last week’s IndyCar test at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway looked—to the casual eye—like Carb Day. Every team seemed to be cramming as many laps as they could into the time allotted, drafting and passing at the end of the straights in team packs. But in interview after interview, drivers cited…
Vintage Indy Cars at Gateway
Eatmyink photographer Stephen Taylor has captured some great shots of the always cool vintage Indy car presentation at World Wide Technology Raceway these last few years, and we present them here. Follow this link to the entire gallery with photos for sale Here’s the slideshow:
Newgarden Wins as Penske Dominates Gateway
From Will Power leading from pole, Josef Newgarden dominating the middle sector of the race, and Scott McLaughlin undercutting into the lead just before a long rain delay—a Team Penske win never seemed in doubt all night at the Bommarito Automotive Group 500 on Saturday night at World Wide Technology…
Power on Gateway IndyCar Pole
Will Power earned the 67th pole position of his INDYCAR SERIES career, tying legendary Mario Andretti for the all-time series record while capturing the NTT P1 Award on Friday afternoon for the Bommarito Automotive Group 500 presented by Axalta and Valvoline at World Wide Technology Raceway. Championship leader Power, from…
$3.1 Mil for Ericsson and Ganassi for Indy Win
Sunday’s 106th running of the Indianapolis 500 paid a record purse, with race winner Marcus Ericsson taking home $3.1 million from a total load of $16,000,200. It’s the largest purse ever in the century-plus history of “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.” The Chip Ganassi Racing driver’s prize is also the largest…
Rough and Ready Gateway Gets it Right
photos by Stephen Taylor, facts by IndyCar, opinions by Tim Hailey World Wide Technology Raceway—AKA Gateway—is a rough and ready oval, dragstrip, road course and go-kart track rebuilt in the ’90s with tax breaks. It lies between a swamp and landfill, in a notorious Illinois suburban St. Louis area more…
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