IndyCar has it all...almost. The racing is incredibly competitive—the title fight has come down to the final race for fifteen consecutive years—and there is abundant on-track action, thanks to the lower downforce aero kit introduced in 2018. IndyCar also has a varied calendar: traditional road courses like Road America provide high-speed corners and thrilling undulations, … Continue reading IndyCar’s Missing Ingredient
Interview: Alexander Rossi on the 24 Hours of Daytona, IndyCar Racing, and Learning to Fly
Photo credit: IndyCar Despite being a full-time IndyCar driver with Andretti Autosport, Alexander Rossi doesn’t confine himself to open-wheel single seaters. Over the years he’s tried touring cars at Australia’s Bathurst 1000 and off-road trucks at the grueling Baja 1000, but he’s experimented the most in endurance racing. Rossi returns to the prestigious Rolex 24 … Continue reading Interview: Alexander Rossi on the 24 Hours of Daytona, IndyCar Racing, and Learning to Fly
Interview: Josef Newgarden Reflects on 2020 Season, Talks Cars, and More
Josef Newgarden’s career was almost over before it even got started in 2010. After succeeding in Skip Barber Racing School’s series, Newgarden relocated to England and impressed in British Formula Ford, placing second with nine wins in 25 races. He caught the attention of a new investor who would fund a move to British Formula … Continue reading Interview: Josef Newgarden Reflects on 2020 Season, Talks Cars, and More
New York’s Car Museums Provide Respite During The Pandemic
Over the past century, Detroit has become synonymous with the idea of American cars, the Motor City hosting the Big Three as they emerged as the dominant forces in the US market. But in the automobile's early days, the industry was far less centralized: thousands of small companies tried their hand at the car business before … Continue reading New York’s Car Museums Provide Respite During The Pandemic
Interview: Felix Rosenqvist on his first IndyCar win
Felix Rosenqvist immediately challenged for victory after joining IndyCar with Chip Ganassi Racing in 2019. He led during his first race in St. Petersburg, nearly beat Scott Dixon, his teammate and a five-time champion, at Mid-Ohio, and swiped second in Portland. But that first IndyCar triumph eluded the Swedish driver until three weeks ago at … Continue reading Interview: Felix Rosenqvist on his first IndyCar win
Interview: Stefan Johansson on life after racing
For most drivers, Formula One is the ultimate goal but few make it all the way, and many who do are forced out by the ruthless driver market in just a few years. Even after hopping around other series, most drivers are done by their late 30s: some, like Nigel Mansell, open car dealerships, while … Continue reading Interview: Stefan Johansson on life after racing
Interview: James Hinchcliffe discusses his plans for 2020
James Hinchcliffe is no stranger to battling adversity and emerging stronger and more resilient than before. In 2015, during a practice session for the Indianapolis 500, a suspension failure sent his IndyCar rocketing into the wall at 224 mph, leaving him impaled on a suspension piece which had penetrated the carbon fiber tub. The part … Continue reading Interview: James Hinchcliffe discusses his plans for 2020
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