Category Archives: RVM

How I Saw It… Chicane Chicane Go Away Edition

Posted on September 4, 2012 by

Rain, chicanes, ultra compressed timetables and local political grandstanding did nothing to detract from the rousing success that was the Baltimore Grand Prix. After yet another successful race promoted by Andretti Sports Marketing and everything that comes with it, I … Continue reading →

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How I saw It… That First Caution is a Doozy Edition

Posted on August 28, 2012 by

That really wasn’t that bad, and we have undoubtedly seen worse at Sonoma Raceway. Who had Sebastien Bourdais in the who-will-bring-the-first-yellow pool at work? I sure didn’t and I am shocked his unforced error was as dramatic as it was. … Continue reading →

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How I Saw it… The Yellow Free Doube-Shot Edition

Posted on August 7, 2012 by

Another one in the books at Mid-Ohio, and still not a single yellow to be seen in two races. I’m really liking this kinder and gentler, but way more hardcore style of racing we have seen the last few weeks. … Continue reading →

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How I Saw It… The Good Clean Fun Edition

Posted on July 23, 2012 by

24 hours later I am still in shock over what I saw. I would have never imagined that a race like this could produce such a close finish with quality racing throughout the field all afternoon long. In keeping with … Continue reading →

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How I Saw It… The Three-Peat Edition

Posted on July 9, 2012 by

The 1.75 mile bull ring street circuit had it all, and an honest to goodness pass for the lead. The drivers even gave us nearly 82 laps of more or less clean and professional driving. They didn’t even need to … 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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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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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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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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How I saw It… Race For The Ages, Edition

Posted on May 30, 2012 by

The most lead changes in race history, an almost last lap pass for the win, amazing restarts, close and tight racing, turbo engines, new chassis and a super competitive field; the 2012 edition of the Indianapolis 500 looked to have … Continue reading →

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