INDYCAR News for the Month of June 2023
O’Ward fastest in Practice 1 at Mid-Ohio – Arrow McLaren’s Pato O’Ward was fastest in Practice 1 for the Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course with a lap of 1:06.4935. The Top 5 was O’Ward, Palou, Ericsson, Lundgaard, and Kirkwood. Full results here. – INDYCAR – (6/30/2023)
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Abel tops INDY NXT Practice 1 at Mid-Ohio – Abel Motorsports’ Jacob Abel’s lap of 1:11.3899 topped the charts in INDY NXT Practice 1 at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. The Top 5 was Abel, Rasmussen, Siegel, Foster, and Simpson. Full results here. – INDYCAR – (6/30/2023)
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OpenWheel.com’s Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio preview – OpenWheel.com’s preview of the 2023 Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course is available at the link. – OpenWheel.com – (6/29/2023)
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Kanaan joins Arrow McLaren as “special advisor” – “Following Tony Kanaan’s final NTT INDYCAR SERIES race in the 107th Running of the Indianapolis 500, McLaren Racing today announces Tony’s role as special advisor with the Arrow McLaren IndyCar Team. Tony, the 2004 series champion and 2013 Indianapolis 500 winner, brings a wealth of championship experience to the team to provide guidance and strategy for on-track and off-track advancement. In this new formalized role, Tony will travel with the team to races and tests, serving as a driver mentor while also working with the team’s commercial partnerships and business development.” Full release at the link. – McLaren – (6/29/2023)
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Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio spotter guide – The official INDYCAR spotter guide for the NTT INDYCAR SERIES 2023 Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio is available at the link. – INDYCAR – (6/29/2023)
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Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio entry list – The official INDYCAR entry list for the NTT INDYCAR SERIES 2023 Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio is available at the link. – INDYCAR – (6/29/2023)
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INDY NXT Mid-Ohio entry list – The official INDYCAR entry list
for the 2023 INDY NXT by Firestone weekend at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course is available at the link. – INDYCAR – (6/29/2023)
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Trackside podcast 6/27/2023 – 107.5 The Fan’s Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee radio show from 6/27/2023 is a great listen as always. – 107.5 The Fan – (6/28/2023)
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RACER Q&A 6/21/2023 – RACER’s weekly fan Q&A is a great read as always. – RACER – (6/21/2023)
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Trackside podcast 6/20/2023 – 107.5 The Fan’s Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee radio show from 6/20/2023 is a great listen as always. – 107.5 The Fan – (6/21/2023)
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Report: CGR confirms Sato to drive remaining ovals in No. 11 – RACER’s Marshall Pruett reports Chip Ganassi Racing has confirmed Takuma Sato will drive the team’s No. 11 entry at the remaining oval events for the 2023 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season. Full story at the link. – RACER – (6/20/2023)
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Palou crushes final stint to win Sonsio GP at Road America – Chip Ganassi Racing’s Alex Palou won the Sonsio Grand Prix at Road America with a final stint pass on Colton Herta to make it three wins from the last four races for the championship leader. The Top 5 was Rossi, Herta, Rosenqvist, Malukas, and Armstrong. Full results here. – INDYCAR – (6/18/2023)
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Siegel earns second straight INDY NXT win at Road America – HMD Motorsport’s Nolan Siegel won his second straight race in INDY NXT by Firestone at Road America on Sunday. The Top 5 was Siegel, Abel, McElrea, Gold, and Roe. Full results here. – INDYCAR – (6/18/2023)
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OpenWheel.com’s Sonsio Grand Prix at Road America livery feature – OpenWheel.com’s INDYCAR livery feature from the 2023 Sonsio Grand Prix at Road America is available at the link. – OpenWheel.com – (6/18/2023)
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OpenWheel.com’s Sonsio Grand Prix at Road America photo gallery – OpenWheel.com’s photo gallery from the 2023 Sonsio Grand Prix at Road America is available at the link. – OpenWheel.com – (6/17/2023)
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Herta earns pole for Sonsio Grand Prix at Road America -Andretti Autosport’s Colton Herta earned the pole for the Sonsio Grand Prix at Road America with a Firestone Fast Six lap of 1:40.1945. The Firestone Fast Six was Herta, O’Ward, Palou, Newgarden, Rossi, and Kirkwood. Full results here. – INDYCAR – (6/17/2023)
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Simpson takes pole in INDY NXT at Road America – HMD Motorsport’s Kyffin Simpson’s took the pole in INDY NXT qualifying at Road America with a lap of 1:49.1028. The Top 5 was Simpson, Kaminsky, Gold, Siegel, and Foster. Full results here. – INDYCAR – (6/17/2023)
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Rossi quickest again in Practice 2 at Road America – Arrow McLaren’s Alexander Rossi’s was quickest again in Practice 2 for the Sonsio Grand Prix at Road America with a lap of 1:40.9112. The full Top 5 was Rossi, Herta, Rosenqvist, Malukas, and Armstrong. Full results here. – INDYCAR – (6/17/2023)
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McElrea leads INDY NXT Practice 2 at Road America – Andretti Autosport’s Hunter McElrea’s lap of 1:49.6479 led INDY NXT by Firestone Practice 2 at Road America. The full Top 5 was McElrea, Foster, Frost, Nannini, and Siegel. Full results here. – INDYCAR – (6/17/2023)
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Rossi fastest in Practice 1 at Road America – Arrow McLaren’s Alexander Rossi’s lap of 1:41.7790 was fastest in Practice 1 for the Sonsio Grand Prix at Road America. The full Top 5 was Rossi, Malukas, Palou, Dixon, and O’Ward. Full results here. – INDYCAR – (6/16/2023)
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Simpson paces INDY NXT Practice 1 at Road America – HMD Motorsports’ Kyffin Simpson’s lap of 1:49.6479 paced the field in INDY NXT by Firestone Practice 1 at Road America. The full Top 5 was Simpson, Kaminsky, Frost, Abel, and Francis Jr. Full results here. – INDYCAR – (6/16/2023)
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Sonsio Grand Prix at Road America spotter guide – The official INDYCAR spotter guide for the NTT INDYCAR SERIES 2023 Sonsio Grand Prix at Road America is available at the link. – INDYCAR – (6/15/2023)
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OpenWheel.com’s Sonsio Grand Prix preview – OpenWheel.com’s preview of the 2023 Sonsio Grand Prix at Road America is available at the link. – OpenWheel.com – (6/14/2023)
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Sonsio Grand Prix at Road America entry list – The official INDYCAR entry list for the NTT INDYCAR SERIES 2023 Sonsio Grand Prix at Road America is available at the link. – INDYCAR – (6/14/2023)
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INDY NXT Road America entry list – The official INDYCAR entry list for the 2023 INDY NXT by Firestone weekend at Road America is available at the link. – INDYCAR – (6/14/2023)
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RACER Q&A 6/14/2023 – RACER’s weekly fan Q&A is a great read as always. – RACER – (6/14/2023)
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Trackside podcast 6/13/2023 – 107.5 The Fan’s Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee radio show from 6/13/2023 is a great listen as always. – 107.5 The Fan – (6/14/2023)
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WeatherTech extends naming rights at Laguna Seca – “The Monterey County Board of Supervisors today unanimously approved a five-year extension for WeatherTech® to continue as naming rights partner of WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, which is owned by the County of Monterey. The new agreement will extend through June 30, 2028. WeatherTech became the title sponsor in July 2018 for its initial five-year involvement.” Full release at the link. – WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca – (6/14/2023)
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Daly to drive in Nitrocross with DRR – “Dreyer & Reinbold Racing JC is thrilled to announce that IndyCar sensation Conor Daly will be joining the team for Round 1 of the highly anticipated 2023-24 Nitrocross season. Daly, known for his remarkable talent and dynamic driving style, will bring his immense skill and versatile experience to DRR JC as they embark on this exciting new chapter.” Full release at the link. – DRR – (6/12/2023)
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ECR announces RHR to drive No. 20 – “Ed Carpenter Racing announced today that Ryan Hunter-Reay will drive the No. 20 BITNILE.COM Chevrolet in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES. Hunter-Reay’s debut for the team will be at next weekend’s Sonsio Grand Prix at Road America, beginning on Friday, June 16.” Full release at the link. – ECR – (6/8/2023)
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ECR announces “mutual” agreement to end relationship with Daly – “Ed Carpenter Racing announced today that the team and Conor Daly have mutually agreed to end their relationship, effective immediately. The No. 20 BITNILE.COM Chevrolet will continue as a full-time entry in the 2023 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season.” Full release at the link. – ECR – (6/7/2023)
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Report: Daly not expected to continue with ECR – RACER’s Marshall Pruett reports Conor Daly is not expected to continue driving the No. 20 entry for Ed Carpenter Racing for the rest of the season. A new driver is expected for the next round of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES at Road America. Full story at the link. – RACER – (6/7/2023)
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RACER Q&A 6/7/2023 – RACER’s weekly fan Q&A is a great read as always. – RACER – (6/7/2023)
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Trackside podcast 6/6/2023 – 107.5 The Fan’s Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee radio show from 6/6/2023 is a great listen as always. – 107.5 The Fan – (6/7/2023)
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OpenWheel.com’s Chevrolet Detroit GP livery feature – OpenWheel.com’s livery feature from the 2023 Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix on the Streets of Detroit is available at the link. – OpenWheel.com – (6/6/2023)
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OpenWheel.com’s Chevrolet Detroit GP photo gallery – OpenWheel.com’s photo gallery from the 2023 Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix on the Streets of Detroit is available at the link. – OpenWheel.com – (6/5/2023)
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Palou victorious at Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix – Chip Ganassi Racing’s Alex Palou won from pole in an exciting Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix on the Streets of Detroit. The Top 5 was Palou, Power, Rosenqvist, Dixon, and Rossi. Palou is the championship leader by 51 points. Full results here. – INDYCAR – (6/4/2023)
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Siegel claims victory in INDY NXT Race 2 at Detroit – HMD Motorsports’ Nolan Siegel won INDY NXT by Firestone Race 2 on the Streets of Detroit in dominant fashion after heartbreak from the lead in Race 1. The Top 5 was Siegel, Rasmussen, Foster, McElrea, and Frost. Full results here. – INDYCAR – (6/4/2023)
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Pagenaud quickest in morning warmup at Detroit – Meyer Shank Racing’s Simon Pagenaud was quickest in morning warmup for the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix on the Streets of Detroit with a lap of 1:02.3615. The full Top 5 was Pagenaud, Ilott, Armstrong, Dixon, and Newgarden. Full results here. – INDYCAR – (6/4/2023)
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Palou earns pole for Chevrolet Detroit GP – Chip Ganassi Racing’s Alex Palou earned the pole for the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix on the Streets of Detroit with a Firestone Fast Six lap of 1:01.8592. The full Firestone Fast Six order was was Palou, McLaughlin, Grosjean, Dixon, Newgarden, and Ericsson. Full results here. – INDYCAR – (6/3/2023)
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Gold wins INDY NXT Race 1 at Detroit – HMD Motorsports’ Reece Gold won Race 1 of the INDY NXT by Firestone weekend on the Streets of Detroit as leader Nolan Siegel suffered a mechanical issue coming to the checkered flag. The Top 5 was Gold, Jones, Francis, Abel, and Ahmed. Full results here. – INDYCAR – (6/3/2023)
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Dixon tops Practice 2 at Detroit – Chip Ganassi Racing’s Scott Dixon topped the charts in Practice 2 for the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix on the Streets of Detroit with a lap of 1:03.842. The full Top 5 was Dixon, Power, Kirkwood, Palou, and McLaughlin. Full results here. – INDYCAR – (6/3/2023)
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Foster takes both poles in INDY NXT qualifying at Detroit – Andretti Autosport’s Louis Foster earned the pole for both INDY NXT by Firestone races this weekend on the Streets of Detroit in qualifying on Friday. Here are the qualifying grids for Race 1 and Race 2. – INDYCAR – (6/3/2023)
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O’Ward fastest in Practice 1 at Detroit – Arrow McLaren’s Pato O’Ward’s lap of 1:07.0420 was fastest in Practice 1 for the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix on the Streets of Detroit. The full Top 5 was O’Ward, Dixon, Kirkwood, Palou, and Rosenqvist. Full results here. – INDYCAR – (6/2/2023)
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Siegel paces INDY NXT practice at Detroit – HMD Motorsports’ Nolan Siegel’s lap of 1:07.0420 paced the field in INDY NXT by Firestone practice on the Streets of Detroit. The full Top 5 was Siegel, McElrea, Frost, Simpson, and Foster. Full results here. – INDYCAR – (6/2/2023)
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OpenWheel.com’s Chevrolet Detroit GP preview – OpenWheel.com’s preview of the 2023 Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix on the Streets of Detroit is available at the link. – OpenWheel.com – (6/1/2023)
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Chevrolet Detroit GP spotter guide – The official INDYCAR spotter guide for the NTT INDYCAR SERIES 2023 Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix on the Streets of Detroit is available at the link. – INDYCAR – (6/1/2023)
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Over $3 Million raised for Homes For Our Troops – “ABC Supply Co., Inc. announced that over $3 million has been donated to Homes For Our Troops (HFOT) as part of a fundraiser held by the company in conjunction with the 107th Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge.” Full release at the link. – AJ Foyt Racing – (6/1/2023)
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DCR announces expanded partnership with Goodheart Animal Health Care Centers – “Dale Coyne Racing with Rick Ware Racing is pleased to announce that the Goodheart Animal Health Centers have extended their partnership of the Sting Ray Robb driven #51 Biohaven entry for both the Detroit Grand Prix and the Sonsio Grand Prix at Road America. The Goodheart Animal Health Centers logo first appeared on the team’s #51 Biohaven entry during the 107th Running of the Indianapolis 500.” Full release at the link. – Dale Coyne Racing – (6/1/2023)
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Chevrolet Detroit GP entry list – The official INDYCAR entry list for the NTT INDYCAR SERIES 2023 Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix on the Streets of Detroit is available at the link. – INDYCAR – (6/1/2023)
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INDY NXT Detroit entry list – The official INDYCAR entry list for the 2023 INDY NXT by Firestone weekend on the Streets of Detroit is available at the link. – INDYCAR – (6/1/2023)
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RACER Q&A 5/31/2023 – RACER’s weekly fan Q&A is a great read as always. – RACER – (5/31/2023)
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Trackside podcast 5/30/2023 – 107.5 The Fan’s Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee radio show from 5/30/2023 is a great listen as always. – 107.5 The Fan – (5/31/2023)
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Lundqvist to test with ECR – RACER’s Marshall Pruett reports Linus Lundqvist will test with Ed Carpenter Racing at Sebring International Raceway in June. Toby Sowery will drive for RLL at the same test. Full story at the link. – RACER – (5/31/2023)
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NBC announces viewership up 2% for 107th Indy 500 – “The 107th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge averaged a Total Audience Delivery (TAD) of 4.92 million viewers across NBC and Peacock, up 2% vs. the 2022 race (4.84 million), according to Fast National Data released by Nielsen and digital data from Adobe Analytics. Viewership on the Spanish-language cable network Universo is not yet available.” Full release at the link. – NBC Sports – (5/30/2023)
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Indy 500 purse record broken again – “The Indianapolis 500 purse record was shattered for the second year in a row after a monumentally successful 107th Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge, with race winner Josef Newgarden of Team Penske earning $3.666 million from a total purse of $17,021,500. After record-breaking payouts in 2022, this is the largest purse and largest winner’s payout in the century-plus history of “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.” The year’s average payout for NTT INDYCAR SERIES drivers was $500,600, which also exceeds last year’s average of $485,000.” Full release at the link. – INDYCAR – (5/30/2023)
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Arrow McLaren to acquire current Andretti Indy HQ in ’25 – “Arrow McLaren IndyCar Team today announces its plans to relocate to a new facility fit for the future to accommodate the team’s growth. The team will acquire Andretti Autosport’s current Indianapolis headquarters in 2025. The 89,000 square-foot facility offers the team nearly triple the space Arrow McLaren resides in today. Since the 2022 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season, Arrow McLaren has expanded from two cars to three full-time race cars and has multiplied its employee headcount by nearly 150%.” Full release at the link. – Arrow McLaren – (5/30/2023)
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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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