Tuesday Talk is a new segment featuring random news and notes from the world of IndyCar. All opinions expressed are mine, meaning they are inherently correct. All signs point to Alex Tagliani being out at Bryan Herta Autosport. Even though the entry list for Mid-Ohio hasn’t been released yet, looks for Luca Filippi in the #98 Barracuda Networks ride. Tag started the season with a 10th at St. Pete and 11th at Barber, but has only managed one Top Ten finish over the balance of the season. Over a seven…
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Hello, May. It’s Time For The Indy 500
If you are a fan of the IZOD Indycar Series and the month of May doesn’t give you a case of the warm fuzzies, then something is seriously wrong. This is the month when speed is king and our diets consist solely of tenderloins. The smell of E85 gasoline intertwines with fresh Firestone rubber on the yard of bricks, and that’s when you know you are home. It might not be your physical home, but there’s something about hearing “Back Home Again in Indiana” over the sound of turbochargers that…
Read MoreEpisode 66 – OpenPaddock.net Podcast
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadJoin the Paddock boys and their newest addition Spike Rogan for a look at this weeks motorsport news. We have Edmonton follow up and a special interview piece that you must here! Also we break down Sarah Fisher’s recent announcement and get in to a Vegas double header. We also take jabs at F1 and talk rally and Ken Block’s upcoming Gymkhana Grid adevert. Sit back and enjoy the show and as always, thanks for listening! *Editor’s Note: Prior to the Podcast, we locked…
Read MoreIndyCar – Sarah Fisher Racing: Comments from Sarah and Ed on 2011
IndyCar – Sarah Hands the Keys to Carpenter
In a move that many of us were sort of anticipating would happen for 2011, Sarah Fisher has announced her retirement as a driver and will focus her efforts on being a team owner. There was much speculation amongst us fans as to who would eventually be selected for the #67 seat, although we all knew it was NOT going to be Jay Howard. In a press conference held at the Sarah Fisher Racing shop, we find that Ed Carpenter will be racing in nine events in 2011 sporting the…
Read MoreIndyCar – Drivers List Update – 3/26/10
Here is the rundown on driver changes/additions since Sao Paulo: Alex Lloyd will again be in the Boy Scout car for Dale Coyne Racing for St. Petersburg. While the team has sent out press releases about their involvement with the Scouts at racing events throughout the season, we have yet to see from the team an official announcement that the #19 car is a full season effort with Alex Lloyd as its driver. Before Sao Paulo they indicated that there would be more news to come in the lead up…
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