The men who can save IndyCar
IndyCar boss Randy Bernard announced last weekend that he has hired Tony Cotman (below) to serve as project manager and develop the 2012 rules for the series’ new Dallara-Honda formula.…
On Monday the IndyCar Series fined Hélio Castroneves US$60,000 and put him on probation for the rest of the year after he ignored a black flag in the closing laps…
The IndyCar Series has decided to continue with Dallara as its spec car manufacturer for 2012-15. Dallara has committed to build its Indycars at a new facility in Speedway, Indiana…
On Wednesday, Indycar will announce its ‘Future Car Strategy’ – the chassis and aerodynamic part of its 2012 formula. Indycar CEO Randy Bernard’s ‘Iconic’ committee will cast its final vote…
Following Dario Franchitti’s superb Indy 500 win we were sobered by the dismal 3.8 million TV rating – a new low – and the fact that for all the talk…
Dario Franchitti was the man to beat at Indianapolis this year. The Scot jumped into the lead on the opening lap and led almost all the way, save for pitstop…
As my namesake Hannibal Smith said in just about every episode of The A-Team: “I love it when a plan comes together.” The 1980s TV-gold catchphrase, not to mention George…
Practice starts this weekend for this year’s 94th Indianapolis 500. Qualifying takes place at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 22-23, with the race on May 30. But most of…
Scott Dixon and Dario Franchitti scored a one-two sweep for Chip Ganassi’s team at the Kansas Speedway on Saturday. Until last weekend Ganassi’s IRL team had struggled through an indifferent…
One of the highlights of April’s Long Beach race weekend is the Road Racing Drivers’ Club (RRDC) dinner. Last year the guest of honour was Dan Gurney and proceeds from…
Ryan Hunter-Reay scored a first-class win in Sunday’s Long Beach Grand Prix Indycar race. He chased hard after early leader Will Power and got ahead when the Australian’s gearbox jammed…
Jim McGee is happily retired and living in California these days. McGee was one of the most successful Indycar crew chief/team managers. Over the years his cars won more than…
Jamie McMurray scored a surprise win in Sunday’s Daytona 500, following two long delays because of a crumbling track and a series of late-race accidents. McMurray was in sixth place…
Welcome to a very special Motor Sport audio podcast. This month we're joined by Mario Andretti and Brian Redman – such a stellar line-up that we've had to cut it…
Delta Wing Indycar concept unveiled The Delta Wing Indycar concept was revealed on Tuesday at the Chicago Auto Show. Designed by former Lola designer and current Chip Ganassi engineer Ben…
We all know that Mario Andretti was one of the world’s most versatile drivers, winning in Formula 1, Indycars and long-distance sports cars, as well as NASCAR stock cars, sprint…
Bobby Rahal is one of racing’s most accomplished men – Indy 500 winner, three-time CART champion, successful Indycar team owner, ALMS BMW team owner, car salesman with dealerships across central…