By Patrick Stephan and Steve Wittich As Steve noted, I flew in from Denver this morning, but was able to make it to the track before the first session got started. Couple quick travel notes, and then the practice session info. First, my flight left at 5:55am – meaning I was at the airport at...
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Good morning from WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. You’ll get Patrick on the NTT IndyCar Series side of things this weekend, while I (Steve) will have the all the Road To Indy Presented by Cooper Tires action. Oliver Askew (Andretti Autosport) just has to start both races to clinch the Indy Lights championship and three-race IndyCar...
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By Steve Wittich The four-hour afternoon test session at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca began at 1:30 pm with Ericsson, Bourdais, and Rosenqvist the first cars on track. The early leaders in the test session were current rookie points leader Rosenqvist and fellow freshman driver Herta. At the halfway point of the session, it was Herta’s...
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Scott Dixon was the last driver to hit the 2.258-mile, 11-turn WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca road course, but that didn’t stop the five-time champion from turning the quickest lap. With drivers only receiving four sets of Firestone Racing Primary Tires (Blacks) running was somewhat limited for the veterans. Rookies did receive a fifth set of...
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By Steve Wittich Here a few more things to chew on before the NTT IndyCar Series hit the 2.258-mile, 11-turn WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca road course for testing. The quest for the Astor Cup For the 14th successive INDYCAR season, the series champion will be decided at the final race of the season. Team Penske’s...
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By Steve Wittich Happy NTT IndyCar Series Championship week. We’re going to break our TSO preview into two or three parts this week. We understand that they can get unwieldy at times, so it’s something we’ll also look at continuing into next season. Let us know what you prefer. Part One of the preview for...
READ MOREThe command to start the engines was given at 12:35pm. The two-seater today is being driven by Katherine Legge. A first for her. Will Groulx a 6-time Paralympian gold medal winner and Navy veteran was the passenger The field of 23 drivers took the green flag after three pace laps. The ambient temperature at the...
READ MOREFUEL ISSUE DERAILS BOURDAIS’ FAST SIX QUALIFYING RUN AT GRAND PRIX OF PORTLAND Sebastien Bourdais Qualifying Summary: Sebastien Bourdais was running the second fastest lap in round two of qualifying for the Grand Prix of Portland when a non-engine related fuel issue brought an end to his qualifying session. Bourdais, behind the wheel of the
READ MOREVeeKay wins fourth of season – extends championship run for at least one more race. Rinus van Kalmthout (VeeKay) came to Portland knowing he needed to score maximum points to make sure the title fight continued to WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca in three weeks. Mission accomplished for the first race. VeeKay lead wire to wire,...
READ MORECHEVROLET RACING IN NTT INDYCAR SERIES GRAND PRIX OF PORTLAND PORTLAND INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY TEAM CHEVY QUALIFYING RECAP WITH DRIVER QUOTES AUGUST 31, 2019 WILL POWER PUTS CHEVROLET, TEAM PENSKE ON PORTLAND FRONT ROW PORTLAND – Will Power led Team Chevy in qualifying Saturday for the Grand Prix of Portland with a front-row starting spot in
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