As the motor racing world feels the pain of Dan Wheldon’s passing during the 2011 IZOD IndyCar finale in Las Vegas, calm reflection must be a priority.
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Dan Wheldon (1978 – 2011)
Dan Wheldon (1978 - 2011)
Repairing the Damage From Toronto
Following a stellar display at Iowa Speedway two weeks ago, the IZOD IndyCar Series dropped the ball in Toronto yesterday evening.
Silver Clouds
Many who follow this blog may be keenly aware of my appreciation of the history of motorsport, as well as more modern endeavours. It is through the channels of history that one can build a sense the direction for the future – of course that only works if one is clever enough to learn from one’s errors.
2011 IndyCar Milwaukee 225 (Rd 7, June 19th)
Returning to the famed Milwaukee Mile, Chip Ganassi's Dario Franchitti surged to his third victory of the IndyCar season to draw him level on points with Penske's Will Power.
The Pains of Sponsorship
One of the necessities of modern motorsport is the need to push those that pay the bills.
2011 Indianapolis 500 Mile Race (Rd 5, May 29th)
No one saw Dan Wheldon coming; especially not his former team Panther Racing and rookie pilot JR Hildebrand. When the Hildebrand drew through the final turns in the lead of the 2011 Indianapolis 500, how exactly did Wheldon still manage to win it - or more precisely, how was the race lost? Admittedly, it probably … Continue reading 2011 Indianapolis 500 Mile Race (Rd 5, May 29th)
Parc Ferme, Episode 2 with Pippa Mann (Conquest Racing, IZOD IndyCar Series)
Episode 2 of the Parc Ferme podcast series, with Conquest Racing' s Pippa Mann.
2011 Indianapolis 500 Mile Race (Rd 5, Bump Day, May 22nd)
Without doubt, Bump Day for the Indianapolis 500 is one of the greatest day's in the motor racing calendar.
2011 Indianapolis 500 Mile Race (Rd 5, Pole Day, May 21st)
In what turned out to be a frantic and constantly surprising Pole Day, Alex Tagliani scored an emotional top spot for next week's Indianapolis 500.
Has Scott Speed Withdrawn From the Indy 500?
According to reports from within Indianapolis Motor Speedway tonight, Dragon Racing's Scott Speed has split with Dragon Racing.
De Silvestro Walks From Fiery Indianapolis Crash
IZOD IndyCar Racer Simona de Silvestro suffered a fiery crash in free practice at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
IndyCar and the Non-Defence Rule
While today's IndyCar Grand Prix on the streets of Sao Paulo was certainly an interesting race, my enjoyment of the race was once again marred somewhat by the rules of the sport.
2011 Sao Paulo IndyCar 300 (Rd 4, Red Flagged Race, May 1st)
This evening's IndyCar race from Sao Paulo has been postponed until tomorrow due to excessive rain at the circuit and standing water, combined with fading light.
2011 Sao Paulo IndyCar 300 (Rd 4, Qualifying, April 30th)
Will Power secured his fourth consecutive pole position and Roger Penske's 200th pole as an owner at the street circuit in Sao Paulo yesterday.
2011 IndyCar Grand Prix of Long Beach (Rd 3, April 17th)
Under blistering Californian sun, Mike Conway scored the first victory of his IndyCar career on the famous streets of Long Beach.
2011 IndyCar Honda GP of Alabama (Rd 2, April 10th)
Will Power took his first IndyCar win of the 2011 season and also the points lead following a dominant display at Barber Motorsports Park in Alabama.
2011 IndyCar Honda GP of Alabama (Rd 2, Qualifying, April 9th)
Will Power notched up the sixteenth pole of his IndyCar career on Saturday at leafy Barber Motorsports Park.
2011 IndyCar Race of St Petersburg (Round 1, March 27th)
A commanding performance by Dario Franchitti was more than enough to give the Chip Ganassi pilot victory in the IndyCar season opener in St Petersburg.
IndyCar Pre-Season Testing (Barber Motorsports Park, March 15th)
Helio Castroneves nudged Penske teammate, Will Power, off the top of the testing time sheets on the second and final day at Barber Motorsports Park, Alabama.