Tag Archives: Helio Castroneves

How I Saw It Happen… The Season has Started, Edition

Posted on March 26, 2012 by

Holy all that is good, the drivers made it through turn 1 repeatedly without absolutely disrespecting each other by running over the cars in front. Last year I was completely embarrassed to call myself an indycar die-hard for the first … 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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Into the Crystal Ball… At Least It’s a Race Edition

Posted on August 26, 2011 by

Not much can be said after this week’s events. An independent panel confirmed that the rule book is a joke, as is race control, Will Power rightfully received a fine for his double bird antics, and we finally received super … Continue reading →

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Into the Crystal Ball… Mid-Ohio Edition

Posted on August 5, 2011 by

Sold out camping… historic road circuit… double header weekend with the same machinery that runs the 24 hours of Le Mans… This is the type of right turn weekend we need more of… Created in 1962 and kicking off its … Continue reading →

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My Take on Officiating

Posted on July 19, 2011 by

Although I could say that the hot button issue since Toronto was officiating problems, this is in issue that has haunted the IRL and now INDYCAR since its inception. The original IRL officiating staff was created amid major back to … Continue reading →

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Total Recall… 225 Miles and 1 Big Smile Edition

Posted on June 20, 2011 by

The series’ return to the famed Milwaukee Mile was an almost resounding success. After a one year hiatus, the Mile returned to the schedule with stellar results. The box scores do not do the race justice as the final standings … Continue reading →

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Into the Crystal Ball… Texas Two-Step Edition

Posted on June 10, 2011 by

Oh joy of joy’s, I have been patiently waiting for this race since the new format was announced. The doors are unlocked at the meanest track on the schedule and the boys and girls of INDYCAR started rolling into town … Continue reading →

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Rookie Orientation and Various Ramblings

Posted on May 12, 2011 by

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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Into the Crystal Ball… Sambadrome Edition

Posted on April 29, 2011 by

Sunday at 12:15 eastern, the green flag drops in Sao Paulo, Brazil for the Itaipava Sao Paulo Indy 300. A street track located downtown in the 8th largest city in the world, about the same population of New York City … Continue reading →

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