IndyCar Series Making Strides in ‘08; Announces ‘09 Schedule
When the 2008 IndyCar Series began in March following the last-second unification of American open wheel racing, many closely associated with the sport – professionally and emotionally – cracked a cold one and exhaled a sigh of relief. Finally; after a long, bitter 13 year divorce, the IndyCar Series and the Champ Car World Series agreed joint custody of [read more...]
Indy 500 Update: Veterans Take to the Track and Clinton Visits
There is simply nothing better than being at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in May. The atmosphere and excitement is something very special in sports. This year presents a noticeably heightened level of excitement. Activities for the 92nd running of the Indianapolis 500 are in full swing. Though rain washed out practice on Wednesday, 33 cars took to the track on [read more...]
IndyCar Series Poised for Take-off?
Open-wheel racing in America is unified once again due to the acquisition a couple months ago of the Champ Car World Series by the Indy Racing League. This unification should pave the way for growth of the IndyCar Series - both in audience numbers and corporate dollars. I think we'll begin to really see the fruits of this unification as [read more...]
The Win Heard ‘Round the World
Two months ago, American open-wheel racing began a healing process when the Indy Racing League, founded and led by Indianapolis Motor Speedway Corporation CEO, Tony George, purchased assets of the rival Champ Car World Series. The unification marked the end of a 13-year split that saw the popularity of American open-wheel racing wane and the popularity of NASCAR soar. While two [read more...]
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Some thoughts that are on my mind as I take a break from jury deliberations in the Michael Jackson trial: When I make a list of must-see-TV NBA Finals matchups, Spurs vs. Pistons is right up there with Hornets vs. Hawks … Anne Bancroft passed away this week at the age of 73, and I think I speak for a legion of [read more...]
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