The long offseason wait for IndyCar fans is almost over as the NTT IndyCar Series returns for 2019. A nail-biting 2018 season saw the championship battle go down to the wire and all the signs point to another thriller this year. Metronomic consistency proved to be the deciding factor as Scott Dixon became a 5-time…
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Predicting the big IndyCar storylines of 2019
On the eve of the first pre-season test, we decided to get our magic eight ball out of storage and see which storylines will dominate the 2019 season in this two-part feature. Dixie goes for 6 Scott Dixon enters the 2019 NTT IndyCar season at the peak of his powers. Closing in on AJ Foyt’s…
IndyCar 2018 preview with Mobil 1 The Grid
IndyCar heads to the starting grid this week for the start of the 2018 season. America’s premier open-wheel racing series takes the green flag in St. Petersburg, Florida featuring a new car, new teams and new drivers. 2018 has become one of the most hotly anticipated seasons in recent IndyCar history. Our friends at Mobil…
IndyCar 2018 teammate battles and what’s hanging on them – part 2
Continuing our look at the 2018 IndyCar teammate battles that will decide which careers go stratospheric and which go into free-fall. This week we are looking at a potential changing of the guard at Andretti, what’s in store for Spencer Pigot as he steps up to lead Ed Carpenter Racing and whether Graham Rahal or…
IndyCar 2018 season preview – part 3
In part 3 of our 2018 Verizon IndyCar season preview we will be running the rule over the rookie talent taking the green flag this year. Plus we will be making our predictions for the official and unofficial rookie of the year awards. Rookie’s take center-stage for IndyCar 2018 10 rookies – the most since…
IndyCar 2018 season preview part 2
We are diving in to part 2 of our IndyCar season preview with a look at what the universal aerokit will mean for manufacturer competition in 2018 and how Honda start the season as favorites. Plus can Ed Jones convert the biggest opportunity and challenge of his career at Chip Ganassi Racing, and will major…
IndyCar 2018 season preview part 1
This week we kick off our look ahead to one of the most widely anticipated IndyCar seasons in recent memory. In part 1 of our 2018 IndyCar season preview we are asking: how good will the new universal aero kit be, can Josef Newgarden win back-to-back titles and who will fill the final seat on…
IndyCar 2017 talking points – part 2
Part 2 of my preview of the main talking points and highlights ahead of the 2017 IndyCar season. In part 1 I looked at who might challenge Penske’s domination, the chances of success for Ganassi and the prospects for Marco Andretti, JR Hildebrand and the energised AJ Foyt Racing. This time I’m looking at all things oval for…
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: will Penske learn from their mistakes?
Scott Dixon’s 2015 title was partly secured by a relentlessly competitive final few races. A bigger factor were the mistakes made by Team Penske. Taking nothing away from the Kiwi, his opportunity in the final race was gifted on a silver platter courtesy of his main rivals. MotorSportNotes consider what Penske can learn from their…
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