2010 IndyCar 300km Race of Chicagoland (Round 14)

Going in the fourteenth round of the 2010 IZOD IndyCar Series Championship, it looked like Will Power had the title by the scruff of the neck. How quickly things can change... The Australian - driving for the powerful Penske squad - went into the race with a 59 point advantage over Ganassi driver, Dario Franchitti, … Continue reading 2010 IndyCar 300km Race of Chicagoland (Round 14)

Chicagoland’s Last Hurrah?

With the seasons road and street courses completed, the 2010 IZOD IndyCar season draws to a close over the following five weeks with four ovals, taking in Kentucky, Japan's Motegi circuit and Homestead in Miami - however the final stretch starts this weekend at Chicagoland Motor Speedway. Chicagoland has in the last few years played … Continue reading Chicagoland’s Last Hurrah?

2010 Turkish Grand Prix (Istanbul, Round 7, May 28th-30th)

When the gates open at Istanbul Park circuit on Friday morning for first practice, a few anticipated that the attendance would be fairly low, but I wonder how many would have guessed so few would be in the grandstands during the day. So bare were the viewing areas, it would be impossible to ignore the … Continue reading 2010 Turkish Grand Prix (Istanbul, Round 7, May 28th-30th)

2010 British Formula 3 Race of Oulton Park (Round 1)

New Rules for 2010 Onwards This year sees the début of a partially rearranged British Formula 3 Championship. The series, sponsored by Copper Tyres, will be running three races instead of two - something that will give drivers more seat time during competition. The second race will start with a partially reversed grid (the winner … Continue reading 2010 British Formula 3 Race of Oulton Park (Round 1)

The Concept of a New Chassis, Part 2

Just over a week ago, I posted a piece on the Indy Racing League's new potential chassis designs for the 2012 season onwards. In the time since then, the Delta Wing LLC and Lola Technologies have launched drawings of their concepts to the general public and the reaction has been somewhat divided. Once again, I … Continue reading The Concept of a New Chassis, Part 2

The Concept of a new Chassis

Last year, the Indy Racing League set a new time period for the next IRL chassis design. The current chassis designed by Dallara in 2000 has, bar some minor tweaks, remained largely unchanged over the years. Originally it was assumed that Dallara may deliver an evolution of the current car, but in the time since … Continue reading The Concept of a new Chassis