Monthly Archives: June 2012

My Indy 500 Race Weekend

Posted on June 28, 2012 by

As usual, we arrived at the infamous Coke Lot 1C on Thursday afternoon to stake our claim in the sorry, Treeless excuse for a campground. The temperature was right around 90 degrees that afternoon and the heat had a noticeable … Continue reading →

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How I Saw It…Thank You Iowa Edition

Posted on June 25, 2012 by

Are we enjoying our week off? I bet the teams and drivers are! A five straight race stint is a tall order when you are dealing with carbon fiber constructed open wheeled cars, but the teams took the challenge with … Continue reading →

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Into The Crystal Ball… IndyCar Loves Corn Edition

Posted on June 21, 2012 by

The grueling string of races is nearly over as the paddock descends on picturesque Newton Iowa to contest the Iowa Corn Indy 250 under the lights on Saturday night. Our yearly stop in Iowa has become one of the most anticipated rounds … Continue reading →

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Aerodynamics Case Study: Engine Covers at the Indy 500

Posted on June 20, 2012 by

Even though we are living in a spec world during 2012, there are still many things that teams can do to make a car perform better at The Indianapolis Motor Speedway and beyond. The majority of these tweaks and tricks … Continue reading →

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How I saw It… It Lives Another Year Edition

Posted on June 18, 2012 by

Even hampered by a lunchtime shower, the crowd at the famed Milwaukee Mile was strong. Estimates range from 23,000 to nearly 30,000; no matter the actual number, it was enough for Michael Andretti to have enough confidence to bring the … Continue reading →

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Into The Crystal Ball… The Beertown Edition

Posted on June 14, 2012 by

First Indianapolis, then Milwaukee… or it should be that way. It absolutely pains me that this race is not in its rightful place on the schedule; talk about date equity. However in other news, WE ARE COMING TO MILWAUKEE!! This event … Continue reading →

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Airing of Grievances… The Aerokit Edition

Posted on June 12, 2012 by

July 15th, 2010. A day remembered in infamy, a day of holograms, a day of ICONIC proportions,  a day the open wheel world was going to take a turn for the better. Hate it or love it, our fate for … Continue reading →

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How I Saw It… The Adrenaline is Still Flowing Edition

Posted on June 11, 2012 by

Programming Note: In response to a few questions I have received regarding my pre and post-race reports from new readers, I feel I should shed a bit more light on my “style”. I have always contended that I am not … Continue reading →

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Into The Crystal Ball… Savor The Moment Edition

Posted on June 7, 2012 by

My. Favorite. Race. Whatever you opinion of pack racing, the IRL or oval racing in general is, it was Texas that fully brought me back into the fold. I had forgotten how heroic these guys and girls were when they … Continue reading →

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How I Saw It… Midwest Winter Pot Hole Edition

Posted on June 4, 2012 by

Was that a good cure for the post Indy high that we were all still experiencing up to the green flag? It was for me and at least a handful of other people. No matter how awesome the series is … Continue reading →

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