By Patrick Stephan (@TSO_Patrick) Ok, First, some unexpected news. JR Hildebrand’s pass attempt of Mikhail Aleshin not only got Aleshin a penalty for blocking, it also got JR a broken bone in his left hand. INDYCAR passed along that news about 5:30pm in the media center. Note, he was looked at on site by INDYCAR...
By Patrick Stephan (TSO_Patrick) The green flag flew with the ambient temperature at 66, and the track up to 100 degrees here in Long Beach. Charlie Kimball and Will Power went side by side from the exit of Turn 1 all the way through the entry Turn 4, the right hander after the fountain curves....
By Patrick Stephan (TSO_Patrick) We’re still a little overcast here at times, but certainly great weather for hanging out by the beach and drinking beer. Not too hot, a little breeze that in the shade makes it almost long sleeve weather, and otherwise just great conditions. Oh, and it’s also nearly perfect for running one...
By Patrick Stephan (@TSO_Patrick) Quick update here. The announcement for Jack Harvey to run the Indy 500 is below. But first a note. The Pirelli World Challenge race was stopped for a bit due to water. Not from the sky, but from the street. Word is someone up the “hill” hit a fire hydrant –...
By Patrick Stephan (@TSO_Patrick) Welcome to another beautiful day in Long Beach. We’re again on the cool side, and the jacket I brought was welcome for the walk from the parking garage to the track. Again, I just pay the $25 and park in the Bank of America garage across from the main entrance. It’s...
LONG BEACH, Calif. (April 8, 2017) – The ABC Supply team continues to make progress with their ABC Supply Chevrolets this season as the Verizon IndyCar Series hit the streets of Long Beach this weekend. Although the practice sessions saw some struggles for both drivers at different times, the engineers put on setups for qualifying
READ MORERahal Letterman Lanigan Racing Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach Verizon IndyCar Series NOTES/QUOTES – Saturday, April 8, 2017 PENNGRADE DRIVER RAHAL QUALIFIED SIXTH FOR THE TOYOTA GRAND PRIX OF LONG BEACH POLE: Helio Castroneves 1:06.2254 / 106.980 mph (Round 3; Group 2) 6th: Graham Rahal 1:06.7562 / 106.129 mph (Round 3; Group 1) GRAHAM
READ MORELong Beach, CA (April 8, 2017) – Dale Coyne Racing drivers had mixed emotions following qualifying on Saturday for the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach which saw Sebastien Bourdais place 12th and Ed Jones 13th on the grid for Sunday’s Verizon IndyCar Series race. Frenchman Bourdais was hoping to make it into the Firestone
READ MOREEd Carpenter Racing Drivers JR Hildebrand and Spencer Pigot Turn Focus To Tomorrow’s 85 Lap Race LONG BEACH, Calif. (April 8, 2017) – Qualifying Notes The starting lineup has been set for the 43rd Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach and Ed Carpenter Racing drivers will have 85 laps to move their way forward during
READ MORE• Dixon, Ryan Hunter-Reay lead Honda qualifying attack in Long Beach • Four Honda teams, five drivers reach “Firestone Fast Six” final qualifying round • James Hinchcliffe, Alexander Rossi and Graham Rahal complete top six in qualifying LONG BEACH, Calif. (April 8, 2017) – As at last month’s season-opening race in St. Petersburg, Florida, Scott
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