Tag Archives: Indy 500

101st Indy 500 Hot Takes!

Posted on June 1, 2017 by Eric Hall

THE HOT TAKES ARE HERE! THE HOT TAKES ARE HERE! Poorly written and edited even wordily, here are the hottest of hot takes. Sit back, relax and enjoy the maniacal rantings of an indycar fan. I have no idea what … Continue reading →

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Feeding the Alonso Hype

Posted on May 5, 2017 by Eric Hall

I hear your complaints. We were given a 6+ hour web broadcast with expert analysis, features and a multi-camera format. Oh… you were complaining that this was too much coverage? That the other rookies in the field will not receive … Continue reading →

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Found Footage: 1965 Indianapolis 500 Fan Cam

Posted on April 3, 2017 by Eric Hall

Hello again!! It’s been oh so long since we have spoken! Nothing substantial to report from anotherindycarblog WORLD HEADQUARTERS, but I have stumbled across a bit of old media from Indy 500s past. Two separate 50 foot reels of 8mm Kodachrome Movie … Continue reading →

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The Weekend Rewind: Are You Happy Edition

Posted on May 29, 2014 by Eric Hall

How about that for a race?! After a few years of trying, and thanks to a well-timed red flag, we finally saw The 500 finish under green flag conditions. I welcome the use of the red flag instead of arbitrarily … Continue reading →

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Unfiltered Race Notes: 98th Indy 500

Posted on May 28, 2014 by Eric Hall

Welcome back! I know there was no action on here leading up to the 500, but that is the busiest time of the year for me with friends and family coming into town and the coordination of the annual Coke … Continue reading →

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How Did We Get Here? Pt. 2 When Did It Go Sideways?

Posted on January 27, 2014 by Eric Hall

(NOTE: This post originally appeared on OpenPaddock.net on 1/20/2014. My writing at OP will all be archived here to keep my work compiled in a single location at least one week after originally appearing at OpenPaddock.net.) (NOTE2: Part one here.) … Continue reading →

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A Ramble on Tires, Push and the Future

Posted on July 2, 2013 by Eric Hall

As the season reaches the halfway point the future of indycar is starting to look quite bright. Something as simple as an in-depth look at the odd link between downforce, pushy racecars and tires, a bone of contention in their … Continue reading →

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Weekend Review… (Still Catching My Breath) Edition

Posted on May 30, 2013 by Eric Hall

Nearly a week late, but definitely not forgotten! That race was one of the most fun racing events I have ever been to. Never have I been vehemently against leaving the stands for a single lap as I was on … 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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Bump Day Live Blog!!!

Posted on May 19, 2013 by Eric Hall

FINAL UPDATE As The Speedway sits quietly after two days of non-stop running, Michel Jourdain packs up to head home after a heartbreaking afternoon. The #17 crew called off a last minute bonsai run after an entire day of parts … Continue reading →

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