Category Archives: Into the crystal ball

Into The Crystal Ball: It’s Duals Time Edition

Posted on May 30, 2014 by Eric Hall

Now, for something totally different. Before the ink is even dry on the 2014 Indy 500 chapter of the season, the circus moves to Milwau… nope… Tex… nope… Detroit? You got it. Nothing against the event, but it really feels … Continue reading →

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Into The Crystal Ball… Turning Right at IMS edition

Posted on May 9, 2014 by Eric Hall

Welcome to Indianapolis, where we seem to be headed down the front straight the entirely wrong direction! The “greatest race course in the world” (read oval… you haven’t earned any claim to fame with the road course yet Mr. IMS…) … Continue reading →

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Into The Crystal Ball – The Beautiful Facility Edition

Posted on April 24, 2014 by Eric Hall

Sunday will mark the fifth time the Verizon IndyCar Series descends upon the quiet, green hills of central Alabama and the beautifully manicured grounds of Barber Motorsports Park. The purpose built motorcycle track has found an unlikely partner with indycar … Continue reading →

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Into the Crystal Ball… Wish I Was in Long Beach Edition

Posted on April 10, 2014 by Eric Hall

IndyCar descends onto the Streets of Long Beach for the 40th Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach this weekend. However, INDYCAR can only claim five appearances at the storied street circuit, 25 rounds were sanctioned by CART/ChampCar, 8 by Formula … Continue reading →

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Into the Crystal Ball… Welcome to Sunny Florida Edition

Posted on March 27, 2014 by Eric Hall

With an actual pre-race article we are FINALLY here! 2014 is upon us and the entire indycar circus is hunkered down in the St. Petersburg paddock ready to battle from the first sight of green on Friday morning. Firestone takes … Continue reading →

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Into The Crystal Ball… 2014 is Upon Us!

Posted on March 20, 2014 by Eric Hall

The green flag drops in St. Petersburg in a bit over a week and we haven’t event talked a word about 2014! The season finally kicks off in sunny southern Florida and finally marking the end of a long and … Continue reading →

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Into the Crystal Ball… 500 Miles To Go Edition

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Eric Hall

A 500 mile race in indycar racing, and especially the Indy 500, is an endurance test packaged as a sprint race. There is literally no time to think during this race, only time to allow ones instincts to make the … Continue reading →

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Into the Crystal Ball… The Sambadrome Edition

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Eric Hall

Welcome to May! Before we hit the famed Brickyard, there is one more stop to make: The Streets of Sao Paulo Brazil. Without a doubt, this track is a favorite of fans and drivers alike. Half of the circuit consists … Continue reading →

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Into the Crystal Ball… Welcome to the Concrete Jungle Edition

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Eric Hall

What an odd place we find ourselves in the championship entering round three on the streets of Long Beach. Dario Franchitti is in last place, Andretti Autosport has four cars in the top ten and Will Power is sitting in … Continue reading →

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Into the Crystal Ball… The Gorgeous Facility Edition

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Eric Hall

Indycar returns to the gorgeous facility that is Barber Motorsports Park for round two of the 2013 championship season. A track once hated for its lack of action is now quickly becoming a fan favorite and open wheeled strong hold … Continue reading →

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