“No one is more disappointed there won’t be an aero kit than I am.” stated league President Randy Bernard.
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Author: Mike Shaw
Fans in New Hampshire, attend the “Get Well Justin Wilson” Tweet up!
Sunday 11AM outside the INDYCAR Fan Village will be the #GetWellJustinWilson #TweetUp. Fans are encouraged to make signs wishing Justin get well. Wear your Justin Wilson swag. Most of all, fans should show their love for Justin Wilson.
Read MoreDario takes pole for Loudon, Pippa is taken to the hospital after crash
Saturday was a hot and sunny day in New Hampshire. While the stands were more filled than Friday, it is still a light turnout for qualifying. Speeds were slower today for most of practice than they were on Thursday, however later in the day enough Firestone rubber was laid down to correct this. The speeds were increased just in time for qualifying today. To no ones surprise Dario Franchitti snagged the pole position. What was a slight upset was Oriol Servia was P1 most of the session before being…
Read MoreSpike Day: Live Free and Blog (Arrival at New Hampshire)
So after a five and a half hour long non-stop drive, I find myself here at New Hampshire Motorspeedway. Sporting my Phillies cap in the heart of Red Sox Nation. No INDYCAR activity on track today. It is just the American-Canadian Tour, and the NASCAR Modified Series today. If you wander the paddock you can find a few random drivers just hanging out. The stands have less than a 1,000 people in the seats. The crews out number spectators. The road leading to the main entrance has about a…
Read MoreIndy Hump Day Report: ABC/ESPN future exclusive broadcast home thoughts, and NH picks
So another race weekend at Mid-Ohio; large turnout, loads of anticipation, no passing, no drama, no excitement. Sounds about right for a professional formula type series on a club racing course. Mid-Ohio is too narrow in its current set-up for cars as fast as the IZOD INDYCAR Series. It might produce great passing for a Honda Civic Si in Show Room Stock C, but it’s a cure for insomnia when really fast cars run there. Also it needs upgrades beyond the race course, most notably wooden garages. Did everyone miss…
Read MoreIndy Humpday Report: Fantasy picks for Mid-O
The Mid-Ohio edition of the Indy Hump Day report will be shorter than normal. Stay tuned Friday night for the Spikeday Report, not only for a colorful op-ed but possibly some big news may be breaking. Drivers to pick this week: Penske, Penske, Penske. While George Costanza might not be “Penske material”, Mid-Ohio is. The INDYCAR Empire has over 7 victories at Mid-Ohio from 1992 through present day. Two of those seven comes from Helio Castroneves (who is winless for 2011 still), but Penske’s last win at Mid-Ohio was…
Read MoreIndy Hump Day Report: Things get rough in Canada,eh?
BREAKING NEWS: First I would like to inform everyone, A.J. Foyt’s team will be powered by Honda in 2012. So Ganassi and Foyt are the only 2012 Honda teams confirmed. A.J. says he would like a second car for 2012, but there is no deal at this time. Foyt also said he will be officially retired when they “…lower my casket into the grave.” Not sure what A.J. will still have to do for the first few days after the Coroner declares him deceased. But, we know A.J., he may…
Read MoreSpikeday: INDYCAR back to California, could Pocono be next?
The INDYCAR Series is “ going, going,…back, back…to Cali”! Yes, I never thought I would love to see the day I referenced the Notorious B.I.G. . Then again, how many INDYCAR fans never thought the series would return to California Speedway? However we learned earlier in the week the series came to an agreement to race again at the 2 mile oval. For fans of ovals this is a welcome announcement, not only a oval is added to make up for the loss of the Twin Ring from the schedule.…
Read MoreIndy Hump Day Report: Toronto Fantasy Picks
So Americans and Canadians have had a few days to recover from their independence parties. Now it is that time of the week for us fantasy racing geeks to make our Toronto picks. The 2011 stop at the beautiful gem of Canada looks to give us great racing as always. Yet again we find ourselves making decisions for a street race. Yes if you can afford to use some obvious picks, do it. However with the ability to pick drivers for 6 races at IndyCar Nation, you may want…
Read MoreAudi Statement on Porsche
Audi on Porsche’s return to Le Mans: “This is the decision of Porsche Company, a decision in which Audi is not involved. Audi relishes the prospect of every strong new opponent at Le Mans and in the new FIA Sportscar World Championship. Porsche’s entry into the LMP1 class is evidence of the high level of attraction of sport prototypes”.
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