OpenWheel.com’s 107th Indy 500 Race Day photo gallery – OpenWheel.com’s photo gallery from Race Day at the 107th Running of the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway is available at the link. – OpenWheel.com – (5/28/2023)
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Newgarden wins thrilling 107th Indy 500 – Team Penske’s Josef Newgarden passed defending champion Marcus Ericsson on a final lap restart and then held him off on the race to the checkered flag to win a thrilling 107th Running of the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The Top 5 was Newgarden, Ericsson, Ferrucci, Palou, and Rossi. Palou is now the championship leader. Full results here. – INDYCAR – (5/28/2023)
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OpenWheel.com’s 107th Indy 500 starting grid livery feature – OpenWheel.com’s livery feature with the starting grid for the 107th Running of the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway is available at the link. – OpenWheel.com – (5/27/2023)
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OpenWheel.com’s 107th Indy 500 Carb Day photo gallery – OpenWheel.com’s photo gallery from Carb Day at the 107th Running of the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway is available at the link. – OpenWheel.com – (5/27/2023)
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Trackside podcast 5/26/2023 – 107.5 The Fan’s Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee radio show from 5/26/2023 is a great listen as always. – 107.5 The Fan – (5/27/2023)
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CGR No. 9 wins Carb Day Pit Stop Competition – Chip Ganassi Racing’s No. 9 team with driver Scott Dixon won the Carb Day Pit Stop Competition at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Friday. The No. 9 team defeated the Team Penske No. 12 team in a best-of-three final. – INDYCAR – (5/26/2023)
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Sato paces Carb Day practice for 107th Indy 500 – Chip Ganassi Racing’s Takuma Sato was fastest in Carb Day Final Practice for The 107th Running of the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway with a lap at 227.855mph. The Top 5 was Sato, Dixon, Power, Palou, and Kirkwood. There were no significant incidents in the session. Full results here. – INDYCAR – (5/26/2023)
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Trackside podcast 5/25/2023 – 107.5 The Fan’s Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee radio show from 5/25/2023 is a great listen as always. – 107.5 The Fan – (5/26/2023)
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Trackside podcast 5/24/2023 – 107.5 The Fan’s Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee radio show from 5/24/2023 is a great listen as always. – 107.5 The Fan – (5/25/2023)
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Pacers’ Haliburton to drive pace car for 107th Indy 500 – “Tyrese Haliburton, who had a breakout season with the Indiana Pacers in 2022-23, has been named honorary Pace Car driver for the 107th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge on Sunday, May 28. Haliburton will drive the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 hardtop convertible and lead the field of 33 drivers to the start of “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.”” Full release at the link. – IMS – (5/24/2023)
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INDYCAR adds short Thursday session for DRR No. 24 & RLL No. 44 – “INDYCAR has announced a special session Thursday, May 25 for the No. 24 Dreyer & Reinbold Racing Chevrolet and the No. 44 Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing Honda after an Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge practice incident Monday involving both teams. The 15-minute session will take place from 4:30-4:45 p.m. ET in preparation for final practice from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday on Miller Lite Carb Day…Each team will be allowed unlimited install laps (out and in) within the time frame. They will not be allowed to stay on the track to cross the start-finish line and the Yard of Bricks.” Full release at the link. – INDYCAR – (5/24/2023)
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RACER Q&A 5/24/2023 – RACER’s weekly fan Q&A is a great read as always. – RACER – (5/24/2023)
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Trackside podcast 5/23/2023 – 107.5 The Fan’s Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee radio show from 5/23/2023 is a great listen as always. – 107.5 The Fan – (5/24/2023)
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Adam Driver named honorary starter for 107th Indy 500 – “Indiana native Adam Driver, whose various accolades include nominations for two Academy Awards, four Primetime Emmy Awards and a Tony Award, will serve as honorary starter for the 107th Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge, waving the green flag Sunday, May 28 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.” Full release at the link. – IMS – (5/23/2023)
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Rahal to sub for injured Wilson in DRR/Cusick No. 24 – “Veteran driver Graham Rahal has been named the replacement driver for the injured Stefan Wilson today in the No. 24 Dreyer & Reinbold Racing/Cusick Motorsports/CareKeepers Chevrolet for this Sunday’s (May 28) 107th Indianapolis 500 Mile Race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Wilson was injured Monday in Indy 500 practice when his IndyCar was struck from behind by Katherine Legge’s machine and forced into the outside safer barrier in turn one at the famed 2.5-mile oval.” Full release at the link. – Cusick Motorsports – (5/23/2023)
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Trackside podcast 5/22/2023 – 107.5 The Fan’s Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee radio show from 5/22/2023 is a great listen as always. – 107.5 The Fan – (5/23/2023)
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Wilson out of Indy 500 due to injuries suffered in practice crash – “At 2:11 p.m., Wilson, driving the No. 24 Dreyer & Reinbold Racing/Cusick Motorsports/CareKeepers Chevrolet, was struck from behind by Legge’s IndyCar and forced into the outside safer barrier in turn one at the 2.5-mile oval. After being transported to IU Health Methodist Hospital for further tests, it was disclosed that Wilson suffered a fracture of the 12th thoracic vertebrae and will stay overnight at the hospital for further tests and observation. Based on this type of injury, Wilson will not be allowed to compete in this Sunday’s 107th Indianapolis 500 Mile Race. The Dreyer & Reinbold Racing/Cusick Motorsports team will have more information in due course.” Full release at the link. – DRR – (5/22/2023)
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Power quickest in Monday 107th Indy 500 practice; Wilson and Legge crash – Team Penske’s Will Power was quickest in Monday practice for the 107th Running of the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway with a lap at 229.222. The Top 5 was Power, Dixon, Sato, Palou, and Kanaan. There was one incident in the session with major contact between Legge and Wilson resulting in each car making significant contact with the Turn 1 wall. Legge walked away on her own power but Wilson was helped out and transported to a local hospital on a stretcher while alert and communicative. Full results here. – INDYCAR – (5/22/2023)
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OpenWheel.com’s 107th Indy 500 qualifying photo gallery – OpenWheel.com’s photo gallery from qualifying for the 107th Running of the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway is available at the link. – OpenWheel.com – (5/21/2023)
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OpenWheel.com’s 107th Indy 500 livery feature – OpenWheel.com’s livery feature with photos of all cars and drivers entered for the 107th Running of the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway is available at the link. – OpenWheel.com – (5/21/2023)
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Palou earns 107th Indy 500 pole; Harvey bumps Rahal – Chip Ganassi Racing’s Alex Palou set a new pole-record 4-lap average of 234.217mph to earn pole for The 107th Running of the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The Firestone Fast Six order that will make up the first two rows on the grid is Palou, VeeKay, Rosenqvist, Ferrucci, O’Ward, and Dixon. In the last chance qualifying session, Jack Harvey bumped out Graham Rahal in dramatic fashion on the last run of the day. There were no significant incidents in the session. Full results here. – INDYCAR – (5/21/2023)
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Rosenqvist leads Indy 500 Fast 12 qualifying – Arrow McLaren’s Felix Rosenqvist was fastest in Sunday Fast 12 qualifying for The 107th Running of the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway with a 4-lap average at 234.081mph. The Fast 6 going for pole later on Sunday will be Rosenqvist, Ferrucci, VeeKay, Palou, Dixon, and O’Ward. There were no significant incidents in the session. Full results here. – INDYCAR – (5/21/2023)
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Ericsson tops Sunday pre-qualifying practice for 107th Indy 500 – Chip Ganassi Racing’s Marcus Ericsson topped the charts in Sunday pre-qualifying practice for the 107th Running of the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway with a lap at 235.692mph. The Top 5 was Ericsson, Palou, Sato, Pedersen, and Ferrucci. There were no significant incidents in the session. Full results here. – INDYCAR – (5/21/2023)
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Rosenqvist fastest in Indy 500 Day 1 qualifying; Lundgaard, Harvey, Robb, and Rahal in LCQ – Arrow McLaren’s Felix Rosenqvist was fastest in Saturday Day 1 qualifying for The 107th Running of the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway with a 4-lap average at 233.947mph. The Fast 12 going for pole on Sunday are Rosenqvist, Rossi, Palou, VeeKay, Dixon, Kanaan, Sato, O’Ward, Ferrucci, Ericsson, Pedersen, and Power. Lundgaard, Harvey, Robb, and Rahal will be in last chance qualifying for positions 31-33 on Sunday. There were no significant incidents in the session. Full results here. – INDYCAR – (5/20/2023)
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Kanaan posts quickest time in Saturday morning practice for 107th Indy 500 – Arrow McLaren’s Tony Kanaan was quickest in Saturday morning pre-qualifying practice for the 107th Running of the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway with a lap at 233.026mph. The Top 5 was Kanaan, Rossi, Palou, Kirkwood, and Dixon. There were no significant incidents in the session. Full results here. – INDYCAR – (5/20/2023)
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OpenWheel.com’s 107th Indy 500 Garage Sign Photo Gallery – OpenWheel.com’s photo gallery of the garage signs for the 107th Running of the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway is available at the link. – OpenWheel.com – (5/19/2023)
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RHR draws first attempt for 107th Indy 500 qualifying order – Dreyer & Reinbold Racing’s Ryan Hunter-Reay drew the first attempt for qualifying for the 107th Running of the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. See the full order at the link. – INDYCAR – (5/19/2023)
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Sato fastest in Fast Friday practice for 107th Indy 500 – Chip Ganassi Racing’s Takuma Sato was fastest in Fast Friday practice for the 107th Running of the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway with a lap at 229.607mph. The Top 5 was Sato, Andretti, VeeKay, Ericsson, and O’Ward. There were no significant incidents in the session. Full results here. – INDYCAR – (5/19/2023)
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JHR switching to backup chassis for No. 77 – Juncos Hollinger Racing is switching to a backup car for their No. 77 entry for Callum Ilott in their attempt to qualify for The 107th Running of the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race. The team believes “there is something wrong with the physical condition of the chassis on the #77 machine.” See the team’s full announcement at the link. – JHR – (5/19/2023)
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Jewel to perform national anthem before 107th Indy 500 – “Jewel, a multi-platinum singer-songwriter, actress, mental health lived experience expert and best-selling author, will perform the national anthem before the start of the 107th Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge on Sunday, May 28 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.” Full release at the link. – IMS – (5/19/2023)
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Trackside podcast 5/18/2023 – 107.5 The Fan’s Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee radio show from 5/18/2023 is a great listen as always. – 107.5 The Fan – (5/19/2023)
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107th Indy 500 spotter guide – The official INDYCAR spotter guide for the NTT INDYCAR SERIES 2023 107th Running of the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway is available at the link. – INDYCAR – (5/18/2023)
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Ericsson tops Thursday practice for the 107th Indy 500 – Chip Ganassi Racing’s Marcus Ericsson topped the charts in Thursday practice for the 107th Running of the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway with a lap at 229.607mph. The Top 5 was Ericsson, Dixon, Pagenaud, Power, and Herta. There were no significant incidents in the session. Full results here. – INDYCAR – (5/18/2023)
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Beatriz named grand marshal for 107th Indy 500 – “Stephanie Beatriz, acclaimed actress and star of Peacock’s “Twisted Metal,” will serve as grand marshal of the 107th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge on Sunday, May 28 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. As grand marshal, Beatriz will give the traditional command for drivers to report to their cars during the official pre-race ceremonies and will walk the Indy 500 red carpet. The command will be shown live on NBC’s Race Day broadcast, which kicks off at 11 a.m. (ET) and runs all the way through the Indy 500 checkered flag.” Full release at the link. – IMS – (5/18/2023)
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Trackside podcast 5/17/2023 – 107.5 The Fan’s Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee radio show from 5/17/2023 is a great listen as always. – 107.5 The Fan – (5/18/2023)
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Sato fastest in Wednesday practice for the 107th Indy 500 – Chip Ganassi Racing’s Takuma Sato’s lap at 229.439mph was fastest in Wednesday practice for the 107th Running of the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The Top 5 was Sato, Dixon, Ferrucci, Palou, and McLaughlin. Enerson completed ROP. There were no significant incidents in the session. Full results here. – INDYCAR – (5/17/2023)
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RACER Q&A 5/17/2023 – RACER’s weekly fan Q&A is a great read as always. – RACER – (5/17/2023)
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Trackside podcast 5/16/2023 – 107.5 The Fan’s Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee radio show from 5/16/2023 is a great listen as always. – 107.5 The Fan – (5/17/2023)
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Revised Wednesday Indy 500 practice schedule announced – “Intermittent showers forced the cancellation of the opening day of practice for the 107th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge on Tuesday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Track activity is scheduled to resume at 10 a.m. ET Wednesday with five minutes of installation laps for all cars on the 2.5-mile oval, followed by the Rookie Orientation Program for driver RC Enerson from 10:15 a.m. to noon. Practice for all cars will take place from noon-6 p.m. Public gates open at 10 a.m.” Full release at the link. – INDYCAR – (5/16/2023)
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Tuesday Indy 500 practice washed out – INDYCAR announced at 4:09PM ET that Tuesday practice for the 107th Running of the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race had cancelled due to weather. “Stay tuned for an update on tomorrow’s schedule.” – INDYCAR – (5/16/2023)
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Trackside podcast 5/15/2023 – 107.5 The Fan’s Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee radio show from 5/15/2023 is a great listen as always. – 107.5 The Fan – (5/16/2023)
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107th Indy 500 entry list – The official INDYCAR entry list for the NTT INDYCAR SERIES 2023 107th Running of the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway is available at the link. – INDYCAR – (5/15/2023)
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OpenWheel.com’s GMR Grand Prix photo gallery from IMS – OpenWheel.com’s photo gallery from the NTT INDYCAR SERIES 2023 GMR Grand Prix at Indianapolis Motor Speedway is available at the link. – OpenWheel.com – (5/13/2023)
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Palou takes dominant victory at GMR Grand Prix – Chip Ganassi Racing’s Alex Palou dominated to take victory in the GMR Grand Prix at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course with a winning margin of over 16 seconds. The Top 5 was Palou, O’Ward, Rossi, Lundgaard, and Rosenqvist. Full results here. – INDYCAR – (5/13/2023)
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OpenWheel.com’s GMR Grand Prix livery feature from IMS – OpenWheel.com’s livery feature with photos of all cars at the NTT INDYCAR SERIES 2023 GMR Grand Prix at Indianapolis Motor Speedway is available at the link. – OpenWheel.com – (5/13/2023)
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Nannini holds off Foster for first INDY NXT win at IMS – Juncos Hollinger Racing’s Matteo Nannini won his first race in the INDY NXT by Firestone by holding off a late charge of Louis Foster at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course. The Top 5 was Nannini, Foster, Simpson, McElrea, and Rasmussen. Full results here. – INDYCAR – (5/13/2023)
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Ericsson leads GMR GP morning warmup – Chip Ganassi Racing’s Marcus Ericsson led morning warmup for the GMR Grand Prix at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course with a lap of 1:10.3872. The Top 5 was Ericsson, Rossi, Herta, Kirkwood, and Dixon. Full results here. – INDYCAR – (5/13/2023)
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IMS and INDYCAR detail sustainability progress – “Penske Entertainment unveiled May 12 a number of eco-friendly initiatives aiming to make this year’s Month of May – highlighted by the 107th Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge – the most sustainable on record. In particular, the Racing Capital of the World will double down on its efforts surrounding waste reduction and reusability throughout the greatest month in racing.” Full release at the link. – IMS – (5/13/2023)
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OpenWheel.com’s INDY NXT livery feature from IMS – OpenWheel.com’s livery feature with photos of all cars at the 2023 Indy NXT by Firestone Grand Prix at Indianapolis Motor Speedway is available at the link. – OpenWheel.com – (5/13/2023)
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Trackside podcast 5/12/2023 – 107.5 The Fan’s Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee radio show from 5/12/2023 is a great listen as always. – 107.5 The Fan – (5/13/2023)
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Lundgaard takes GMR GP pole – Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing’s Christian Lundgaard earned his first career NTT INDYCAR SERIES pole in qualifying for the GMR Grand Prix at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course with a Firestone Fast Six lap of 1:09.3321. The Firestone Fast Six order was Lundgaard, Rosenqvist, Palou, Harvey, O’Ward, and Kirkwood. Full results here. – INDYCAR – (5/12/2023)
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Nannini earns first INDY NXT pole at IMS – Juncos Hollinger Racing’s Matteo Nannini earned pole for the INDY NXT race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course with a lap of 1:15.3194. The Top 5 was Nannini, McElrea, Foster, Simpson, and Green. Full results here. – INDYCAR – (5/12/2023)
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Palou fastest in GMR GP Practice 2 – Chip Ganassi Racing’s Alex Palou was fastest in Practice 2 for the GMR Grand Prix at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course with a lap of 1:09.9383. The Top 5 was Palou, Lundgaard, O’Ward, Armstrong, and Harvey. Full results here. – INDYCAR – (5/12/2023)
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Simpson quickest in INDY NXT practice at IMS – HMD Motorsport’s Kyffin Simpson was quickest in INDY NXT practice at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course with a lap of 1:15.2830. The Top 5 was Simpson, McElrea, Siegel, Nannini, and Foster. Full results here. – INDYCAR – (5/12/2023)
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O’Ward tops GMR GP Practice 1 – Arrow McLaren’s Pato O’Ward topped the charts in Practice 1 for the GMR Grand Prix at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course with a lap of 1:09.4981. The Top 5 was O’Ward, Lundgaard, Palou, McLaughlin, and Harvey. Full results here. – INDYCAR – (5/12/2023)
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OpenWheel.com’s GMR Grand Prix at IMS preview – OpenWheel.com’s preview of the GMR Grand Prix at Indianapolis Motor Speedway is available at the link. – OpenWheel.com – (5/11/2023)
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Francis not cleared to race this weekend – “Ernie Francis Jr.’s championship hopes have taken a hit after it was revealed May 11 the HMD Motorsports with Force Indy driver recently underwent a successful surgery on a broken wrist, which was suffered in an early incident in the last round at Barber Motorsports Park…Francis was fitted with a brace and will use special steering grips when he returns to action June 4 in Detroit. His No. 99 car was withdrawn from this weekend’s event.” More from INDYCAR at the link. – INDYCAR – (5/11/2023)
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Sowery to test with RLL next month – “After an impressive return to the Indy NXT paddock, British racing driver Toby Sowery will join Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing for an NTT INDYCAR SERIES test next month. 26-year-old Sowery will test for the acclaimed RLL team at Sebring International Raceway, Florida, on the 8th of June, 2023, four days after racing in the IndyNXT series for HMD Motorsports on the Streets of Detroit.” Full release at the link. – Toby Sowery – (5/11/2023)
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GMR GP spotter guide – The official INDYCAR spotter guide for the NTT INDYCAR SERIES 2023 GMR Grand Prix on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course is available at the link. – INDYCAR – (5/11/2023)
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Trackside podcast 5/10/2023 – 107.5 The Fan’s Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee radio show from 5/10/2023 is a great listen as always. – 107.5 The Fan – (5/11/2023)
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JHR announces Lindh to race No. 76 NXT car this weekend – “Rasmus Lindh to Pilot the 76 Indy NXT by Firestone car for Juncos Hollinger Racing at the GMR Grand Prix.” Full release at the link. – Juncos Hollinger Racing – (5/10/2023)
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GMR GP entry list – The official INDYCAR entry list for the NTT INDYCAR SERIES 2023 GMR Grand Prix on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course is available at the link. – INDYCAR – (5/10/2023)
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INDY NXT IMS entry list – The official INDYCAR entry list for the 2023 INDY NXT by Firestone Grand Prix on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course is available at the link. – INDYCAR – (5/10/2023)
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RACER Q&A 5/10/2023 – RACER’s weekly fan Q&A is a great read as always. – RACER – (5/10/2023)
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Trackside podcast 5/9/2023 – 107.5 The Fan’s Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee radio show from 5/9/2023 is a great listen as always. – 107.5 The Fan – (5/10/2023)
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IMS unveils pace car for 107th Indy 500 – “For the first time in the storied history of this iconic car model, a hardtop convertible Chevrolet Corvette Z06 will lead the field to the green flag for the 107th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge on Sunday, May 28 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway…This is the first generation of Corvette Z06 to offer a hardtop convertible, greatly expanding the convertible’s ability to serve on track at any speed and provide open roof comfort on the street…The 2023 race marks the 34th time for Chevrolet to pace dating back to 1948 and the 20th time overall and since 1978 for America’s favorite sports car.” Full release at the link. – IMS – (5/9/2023)
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Trackside podcast 5/8/2023 – 107.5 The Fan’s Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee radio show from 5/8/2023 is a great listen as always. – 107.5 The Fan – (5/9/2023)
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Trackside podcast 5/5/2023 – 107.5 The Fan’s Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee radio show from 5/5/2023 is a great listen as always. – 107.5 The Fan – (5/6/2023)
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Gold moves to HMD for rest of INDY NXT season – “A multi-time victor in the USF Pro Championships, including four race wins, seven podiums, and two pole positions in the USF Pro 2000 Presented by Cooper Tires program, Reece Gold will join HMD Motorsports for the remainder of the 2023 season. Set to pilot the #10 car vacated by Rasmus Lindh, Gold will drive the yellow and black Ticket Clinic branded machine as he looks to add to HMD Motorsports results resume.” Full release at the link. – HMD Motorsports – (5/5/2023)
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Watch “100 Days to Indy” Episode 2 here – Watch the second episode of the new NTT INDYCAR SERIES documentary “100 Days to Indy” from The CW and Vice at the link. – The CW – (5/5/2023)
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Trackside podcast 5/4/2023 – 107.5 The Fan’s Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee radio show from 5/4/2023 is a great listen as always. – 107.5 The Fan – (5/5/2023)
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JHR and Gold “part ways” – “Juncos Hollinger Racing and Reece Gold have mutually agreed to part ways as of May 3, 2023. The future of the 76 car is still undetermined as of this moment. We wish Reece all the best in his future.” Full release at the link. – Juncos Hollinger Racing – (5/4/2023)
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Trackside podcast 5/3/2023 – 107.5 The Fan’s Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee radio show from 5/3/2023 is a great listen as always. – 107.5 The Fan – (5/4/2023)
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Pruett’s ’24 free agency update – RACER’s Marshall Pruett has an excellent column on the status of 2024 free agent candidates in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES. Check it out at the link. – RACER – (5/4/2023)
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JHR unveils AFA livery for No. 78 in Indy 500 – “Juncos Hollinger Racing’s Agustín Canapino will proudly carry the colors of the Argentine flag on his #78 Dallara-Chevrolet when he goes into battle at the INDY 500 later this month (May 28). The stunning blue and white livery is expected to be one of the stars of the show at the sixth round of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES and reflects the colors of Agustín’s home country flag. The livery is the result of a strategic partnership between the Argentine Football Association (AFA) and Juncos Hollinger Racing (JHR) – with the collaboration of Visit Argentina, the international tourism promotion brand of Inprotur.” View the livery on our No. 78 livery page here. – Juncos Hollinger Racing – (5/3/2023)
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RACER Q&A 5/3/2023 – RACER’s weekly fan Q&A is a great read as always. – RACER – (5/3/2023)
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Trackside podcast 5/2/2023 – 107.5 The Fan’s Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee radio show from 5/2/2023 is a great listen as always. – 107.5 The Fan – (5/3/2023)
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Trackside podcast 5/1/2023 – 107.5 The Fan’s Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee radio show from 5/1/2023 is a great listen as always. – 107.5 The Fan – (5/2/2023)
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Foyt unveils special Indy 500 livery for No. 14 – “The stars and stripes of the No. 14 AJ Foyt Racing Chevrolet is ready not only to race in the 107th Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge but to raise awareness — and donations — for Homes For Our Troops (HFOT)…ABC Supply Co., Inc., the sponsor of the Indy car driven by Santino Ferrucci in this year’s “500,” will match all donations made to HFOT — up to $1 million total — from Monday, May 1, through Wednesday, May 31.” View the livery on our No. 14 livery page here. – AJ Foyt Racing – (5/1/2023)
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McLaughlin wins Children’s of Alabama Indy Grand Prix at Barber – Team Penske’s Scott McLaughlin won the Children’s of Alabama Indy Grand Prix at Barber Motorsports Park after outdueling Grosjean on the last stint. The Top 5 was McLaughlin, Grosjean, Power, O’Ward, and Palou. Full results here. – INDYCAR – (4/30/2023)
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Rasmussen wins from pole in wild INDY NXT race at Barber – HMD Motorsports w/Dale Coyne Racing’s Christian Rasmussen won from pole in the INDY NXT race at Barber Motorsports Park that featured a multitude of incidents, cautions, and even a red flag for a stuck tow truck. The Top 5 was Rasmussen, Siegel, Sowery, Ahmed, and Roe. Full results here. – INDYCAR – (4/30/2023)
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INDYCAR and Barber announce extension through ’27 – “Ahead of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES race this afternoon at Barber Motorsports Park, INDYCAR and ZOOM Motorsports announced a multiyear extension, which will continue the annual event through 2027. Since 2010, Barber Motorsports Park has hosted this premier event on the NTT INDYCAR SERIES calendar and is one of the longest running races on the series’ schedule. Barber Motorsports Park is known as the “Augusta of Racing,” a favorite among fans and drivers alike. The multiyear extension coincides with the new agreement with the entitlement partners of the race, Medical Properties Trust and Children’s of Alabama, which executed a multiyear commitment with ZOOM Motorsports this year.” Full release at the link. – INDYCAR – (4/30/2023)
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Grosjean earns pole at Barber – Andretti Autosport’s Romain Grosjean earned the pole position for the Children’s of Alabama Indy Grand Prix at Barber Motorsports Park with a Firestone Fast Six lap of 1:05.8396. The Firestone Fast Six order was Grosjean, Palou, O’Ward, McLaughlin, Dixon, and Lundgaard. Full results here. – INDYCAR – (4/29/2023)
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Rasmussen takes pole in INDY NXT with record lap at Barber – HMD Motorsports’ Christian Rasmussen earned the pole in INDY NXT qualifying at Barber Motorsports Park with a series record lap of 1:10.7371. The Top 5 was Rasmussen, Siegel, Foster, McElrea, and Sowery. Full results here. – INDYCAR – (4/29/2023)
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Change to Firestone Fast 6 highlight of ’23 Indy 500 qualifying changes – The qualifying procedures for the 107th Running of the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race have been announced. Full procedures can be seen in the release from IMS at the link. – IMS – (4/29/2023)
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OpenWheel.com’s Children’s of Alabama Indy Grand Prix at Barber preview – OpenWheel.com’s preview of the Children’s of Alabama Indy Grand Prix at Barber Motorsports Park is available at the link. – OpenWheel.com – (4/28/2023)
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“100 Days to Indy” debuts – Watch the debut episode of the new NTT INDYCAR SERIES documentary “100 Days to Indy” from The CW and Vice at the link. – The CW – (4/28/2023)
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RACER Q&A 4/26/2023 – RACER’s weekly fan Q&A is a great read as always. – RACER – (4/26/2023)
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Trackside podcast 4/25/2023 – 107.5 The Fan’s Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee radio show from 4/25/2023 is a great listen as always. – 107.5 The Fan – (4/26/2023)
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INDYCAR and Liberty Media refute sale rumors – RACER’s Marshall Pruett reports INDYCAR and Liberty Media were quick to refute rumors circulating the internet that Liberty Media was looking to purchase the NTT INDYCAR SERIES. Full story at the link. – RACER – (4/25/2023)
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OpenWheel.com’s Indy 500 Open Test livery feature – OpenWheel.com’s livery feature from the 2023 Indy 500 Open Test at Indianapolis Motor Speedway is available at the link. – OpenWheel.com – (4/21/2023)
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