By Steve Wittich The first of four three-hour test session for the 2018 edition of Verizon IndyCar Series spring training began promptly at 1pm with the ambient temperature at 77F and the track temperature at 95F. There was not a cloud in the sky, and to this Hoosier, the weather was absolutely perfect. With a...
READ MOREBy Patrick Stephan Well, the best-laid plans of mice and men, or some such literary nonsense. Working around my family’s usually inconvenient schedule, I had planned to fly to Phoenix on the 5:30am flight out of Denver. Packed all of my gear, including new hats (one east coast, one west coast – the flat bill),...
READ MOREONE CURE AND RAHAL LETTERMAN LANIGAN RACING FORM A LONG TERM PARTNERSHIP IN THE BATTLE AGAINST CANCER One Cure to be Primary Sponsor for Rahal’s entry for the Phoenix and Portland IndyCar Series races as well as an associate sponsor. BROWNSBURG, Ind. (February 9, 2018) – Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing (RLL) announced today that
READ MOREBy Steve Wittich Good morning from ISM Raceway, where the entire 2018 Verizon IndyCar Series field is on hand for “spring training.” The teams and drivers have two three hour sessions of testing scheduled. The first session is from 1pm – 4pm, and the second session is from 6pm – 9pm (Mountain). You’ll be able...
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By Steve Wittich After two years of meticulous and methodical work behind the scenes, the dedicated group that has been working on cockpit protection for Verizon IndyCar Series drivers, pronounced the first on-track test of the windscreen a success. “We came here and had a plan to test in daylight, dusk, and dark, so if...
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RUOFF HOME MORTGAGE RETURNS WITH ANDRETTI AUTOSPORT Mortgage Lender Leader to Serve as Primary Sponsor for Marco Andretti at St. Petersburg and Mid-Ohio INDIANAPOLIS (Feb. 9, 2018) – The blue, green and white of Ruoff Home Mortgage will dress the No. 98 Andretti-Herta Autosport entry for two races during the 2018 Verizon IndyCar Series. The
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Juncos Racing reveals livery for the 2018 Verizon IndyCar Series Indianapolis, Indiana (February 8, 2018) – Juncos Racing revealed today that the vibrant green, white, and orange team colors would carry onto the No. 32 Verizon IndyCar Series entry shared by Rene Binder and Kyle Kaiser for the 2018 season. Credit: Aldo Falda @ alfalivery.com
READ MOREST PETERSBURG, Fla. (February 8, 2018) – Three-time Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg race winner Helio Castroneves will serve as the grand marshal for the March 9-11th weekend. Castroneves, who gained global notoriety for his dazzling performance away from the race car by winning Dancing with the Stars in 2007, has claimed the...
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U.S. CONCRETE ENTERS PARTNERSHIP WITH ANDRETTI AUTOSPORT National Ready-Mixed Concrete Company Joins Marco Andretti for Six-Race IndyCar Partnership INDIANAPOLIS (Feb. 7, 2018) – Andretti Autosport announced today the addition of a new partner as national ready-mixed concrete producer U.S. Concrete enters IndyCar competition for the first time, paired with third-generation racer Marco Andretti. U.S. Concrete,
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UNITED RENTALS AND RAHAL LETTERMAN LANIGAN RACING EXPAND THEIR PARTNERSHIP IN A NEW MULTI-YEAR DEAL, INCLUDING PRIMARY SPONSORSHIP AT INDIANAPOLIS 500 BROWNSBURG, Ind. (February 7, 2018) – Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing (RLL) announced today that United Rentals Inc., the largest equipment rental company in the world, has extended their existing agreement with the team as
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