Category Archives: Brain Vomit

What does the future at IMS look like?

Indycar racing, and more specifically the Indy 500 has been about pushing the limits of speed and sanity in terms of automotive technology. As we embark on the journey that a new car brings, 2012 will be a fun, and … Continue reading

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What does competition mean?

To some, we are witnessing the most competitive era that indycar racing has ever seen. The past two Indy 500’s have seen the two closest starting grids by time ever, 2010 by 3.0622 seconds and 2011 by 2.5399. That is … Continue reading

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Aerodynamics of 2012

An incredibly heavy emphasis on aerodynamics is present at most top level series and INDYCAR is no exception. I have been sitting on this post for a while, but with Carl Edwards’ recent remarks to speed.com about the aero dependence … Continue reading

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Come on… Motegi’s not that Bad

Amid safety and health concerns, earlier this week, INDYCAR announced that they will indeed return to Japan to run round 15 of the championship. The caveat to the news is the race will be staged on the full road course, … Continue reading

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Opening weekend and Monday

(The posts will slow down the closer we come to race day. I am at the track everyday and have many things to get in order before our coke lot extravaganza this year. They will pick back up coming into … Continue reading

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Rookie Orientation and Various Ramblings

Summer has officially started in Indiana. On Wednesday, the temperature crept into the 80s with a fair amount of humidity. Thursday under gorgeous blue skies the rookie orientation practice marked the start of official on track activity for May. Today … Continue reading

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Pre-Practice Predictions

Before practice gets underway this weekend, I thought I would share my starting lineup from the 41 entries currently in the mix. The field is incredible, and the fight will be very tough this year for some of the lower … Continue reading

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Rebranding the Championship Trophy

Before you read this, I should make some things clear about where I stand in my interpretation of the split of 1996. Being born and raised in Indianapolis, I was 12 at the time of the split. My family followed … Continue reading

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Formula INDYCAR schedule Pt. 2

Ok, here is part two of my dream, Formula INDYCAR schedule. Here is the first half of the schedule. Toronto, Canada Exhibition place street event – Canada has more recent, but very close ties with indycar racing. Our friends to … Continue reading

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Formula INDYCAR schedule Pt. 1

Late last week I posted an article about indycar racing becoming the Formula 1 of the Americas. Obviously this couldn’t happen over night or even anytime in the near future, but it is something for the series to shoot for. … Continue reading

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