Unusually for IndyCar we find ourselves at the start of January with very little regarding the coming season still TBC. Aside from the fate of KVSH, whether Indy will manage 33 cars and what happens to the glut of young talent stuck in an IndyLights/IndyCar limbo the teams, drivers, circuits and schedule are in place. Which is great…
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IndyCar: can anyone stop Penske in 2017?
In 2017 Team Penske will run four Dallara-Chevrolet’s for two champions and two proven race winners. They will start the season as favourites. Can anyone stop them winning back-to-back titles next season? On paper it is hard to see how the the Penske juggernaut will not just steamroller the opposition. The Dallara-Chevrolet package has won every IndyCar title since…
IndyCar: JR Hildebrand back, JPM sticks with Penske – silly season update
JR Hildebrand, Juan Pablo Montoya and Takuma Sato all bag seats for 2017 as the IndyCar silly season hots up. Hildebrand joins Ed Carpenter Racing JR Hildebrand has secured the vacant seat alongside Ed Carpenter at his eponymous team. The American – who as a rookie spectacularly lost the Indy 500 in 2011 on the final…
IndyCar: Rossi Penske bound as RHR commits to Andretti
Ryan Hunter-Reay has committed to Andretti Autosport until 2020. Continuing the long-standing partnership with Michael Andretti and DHL USA, the deal shut down rumours of a possible switch to Penske. With only 1 season left on his existing contract, Hunter-Reay had been considered a strong candidate to join Penske in 2018. Who will replace Montoya or Castroneves…
IndyCar: where will Newgarden be in 2017?
A stunning win at Iowa Speedway this past weekend confirmed Josef Newgarden is still on course to be the next championship contender in IndyCar. Out of contract with Ed Carpenter Racing at the end of 2016, where Newgarden drives next season is a mouth-watering prospect. Here’s a run-down of the options for the 3-time IndyCar race…
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