Tag Archives: Dario Franchitti

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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Four Races in and Twelve to Go, What Have We Learned?

Posted on May 9, 2012 by

Ok, we all know it’s May, but there is still the little matter of the 2012 championship trail. With four races down, the first quarter of the season is in the bag. Teams and drivers have twelve more chances, plus … Continue reading →

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RVM… 2011 season review part 1

Posted on October 28, 2011 by

I have decided to break the season review up into a few as to not inundate you guys with too much worthless banter. I think I will post it in three parts during the coming weeks on Fridays. There is … Continue reading →

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RVM… I Hope This Wasn’t The End, Kentucky Edition

Posted on October 4, 2011 by

I will be posting personal thoughts from my weekend in attendance at Kentucky later in the week. Kentucky, how I will miss you. Finally, I got to witness a big league race at a facility outside of Indianapolis, and what … Continue reading →

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Into the Crystal Ball… Here I come, Kentucky Edition

Posted on September 30, 2011 by

Kentucky Speedway, just the name conjures up images of wheel to wheel, white knuckle racing that drew fans to the old IRL. The boys and girls of open wheel were the first top level series to race at the brand … Continue reading →

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RVM…Don’t Cry for Me, Motegi Edition

Posted on September 20, 2011 by

The final Indy Japan 300 was contested late Saturday night into early Sunday morning. A huge local crowd was on hand, and all 13 of us we watching live on Verse. Japan and its Twin Ring Motegi Circuit has been … Continue reading →

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Into the Crystal Ball… One Last Time, Japan Edition

Posted on September 16, 2011 by

After thirteen previous editions of the Indy Japan 300, indycar will descend upon the land of the rising sun one final time before saying goodbye to Twin Ring Motegi and Japan. The sour world financial climate was cited as the … Continue reading →

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RVM… EPIC Weekend, Baltimore Edition

Posted on September 6, 2011 by

Another event without a title sponsor, massive construction pains Thursday night, controversy over train tracks and chicanes, a poorly designed pit road; the event in Baltimore was almost born from controversy. As the checkers fell on Sunday afternoon, most of … Continue reading →

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Into the Crystal Ball… We Think Baltimore is Ready Edition

Posted on September 2, 2011 by

One short week after the common cure for insomnia that is racing at Sonoma, the paddock makes the 2800+ mile trip to Maryland for the inaugural Baltimore Grand Prix. Reports are saying that the event is selling quite the large … Continue reading →

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RVM… WHAT!?! Another Coma? Edition

Posted on August 30, 2011 by

It’s hard not to point out that this is by far the worst track, in terms of action, that the series visits. Yes, we can make arguments for Barber Motorsports Park and Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, but I believe Sonoma/Infineon/Sears … Continue reading →

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