IndyCar has announced further schedule revisions that include the cancelation of the Detroit Grand Prix, while turning two existing events into double-headers and adding an October race on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course.
Bob Varsha, one of the most highly respected broadcast hosts and play-by-play commentators in U.S. motorsport, has tested positive for COVID-19.
Scott McLaughlin led Will Power in a Team Penske-Chevrolet 1-2 at a virtual Barber Motorsports Park, after perfect execution of a two-stop race in the second round of the IndyCar iRacing Challenge.
Friday night, I took part in a 100-lap event at virtual Indianapolis Motor Speedway, but this was not your usual sim race.
Robert Wickens, Scott Dixon, Ed Carpenter and Jack Harvey have been confirmed in this weekend’s second round of the IndyCar iRacing Challenge, the Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama presented by AmFirst, from a virtual Barber Motorsports Park.
IndyCar cancels Detroit GP, adds IMS race and double-headers
IndyCar has announced further schedule revisions that include the cancelation of the Detroit Grand Prix, while turning two existing events into double-headers and adding an October race on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course.
Legendary race broadcaster Varsha struck by coronavirus
Bob Varsha, one of the most highly respected broadcast hosts and play-by-play commentators in U.S. motorsport, has tested positive for COVID-19.
McLaughlin holds off Power to win IndyCar Esports at Barber
Scott McLaughlin led Will Power in a Team Penske-Chevrolet 1-2 at a virtual Barber Motorsports Park, after perfect execution of a two-stop race in the second round of the IndyCar iRacing Challenge.
I got to race (and wreck) with IndyCar's best at virtual IMS
Friday night, I took part in a 100-lap event at virtual Indianapolis Motor Speedway, but this was not your usual sim race.
Wickens, Dixon to compete in IndyCar Esports event
Robert Wickens, Scott Dixon, Ed Carpenter and Jack Harvey have been confirmed in this weekend’s second round of the IndyCar iRacing Challenge, the Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama presented by AmFirst, from a virtual Barber Motorsports Park.
Mario Andretti names Herta as the next Mario Andretti
Racing legend Mario Andretti has cited Colton Herta as being “the next me”, in an article for this month’s Robb Report magazine.
NBCSN to televise IndyCar Esports race from Barber
This Sunday’s second round of the IndyCar iRacing Challenge from ‘Virtual Barber Motorsports Park’ is to be televised.
Toronto IndyCar race holds firm on date despite new restrictions
Green Savoree Racing Promotions is sticking with its original date for Honda Indy Toronto, despite new orders from the city’s mayor that all events are canceled through June 30 – less than two weeks before opening practice.
IndyCar stands by season-opening Detroit date – for now
The date of the opening event of the 2020 NTT IndyCar Series season, the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix, remains May 29-31 despite Michigan declaring a state of emergency last weekend – but race organizers are examining options should they need to reschedule.
Karam beats Rosenqvist in IndyCar’s first Esports race
Dreyer & Reinbold Racing-Chevrolet’s Sage Karam won the first in a six-race IndyCar iRacing Challenge, conquering the American Red Cross Grand Prix at Watkins Glen International 3.6sec ahead of Chip Ganassi Racing-Honda’s Felix Rosenqvist.
IndyCar veterans wary of Esports experts in Watkins Glen race
Some of the more experienced drivers in the NTT IndyCar Series admit they’re uncertain of their prospects in tomorrow’s IndyCar iRacing Challenge as they face the younger generation of rivals who have used game sims for several years.
Jimmie Johnson joins IndyCar Esports race line-up
Seven-time NASCAR Cup champion Jimmie Johnson has joined the ranks of IndyCar stars and other pro drivers for tomorrow’s IndyCar iRacing Challenge.
IndyCar optimistic season can start in May, St. Pete will happen
Penske Entertainment and IndyCar CEO Mark Miles says he’s hopeful that the double-header weekend in Belle Isle, Detroit, can happen as scheduled on May 29-31 as the season-opener and that St. Petersburg can be installed as the finale.
Indy legends Jones, Unser, Foyt welcome 500 rescheduling news
Parnelli Jones and Bobby Unser have both stated that the Indianapolis 500’s shift from Memorial Day Weekend in 2020 is a pity but a necessary move as a result of the coronavirus epidemic.
GP St Petersburg may become 2020 IndyCar season finale
IndyCar and Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg promoters Green Savoree have revealed that March’s planned 2020 season-opener may possibly become the new finale.
Indianapolis 500 rescheduled to August
The coronavirus pandemic’s effect on the 2020 NTT IndyCar Series schedule has seen officials move the GMR Grand Prix of Indianapolis to July 4 and the 104th running of the Indy 500 to August 23, while three other races have been shifted.
McLaughlin, Speed join IndyCar stars for Esports race
The first NTT IndyCar Series Esports event will feature at least 25 cars, with Supercars champion Scott McLaughlin and former Formula 1 driver Scott Speed joining a phalanx of series champions and race winners.
Foyt cites Ward as toughest rival, says sims are “waste of time”
Racing icon A.J. Foyt has been responding to fans’ questions on social media, and has declared that two-time Rodger Ward was his fiercest opponent on both dirt and pavement, and has expressed strong disinterest in simulator racing.
Vukovich – The greatest ever Indy 500 driver?
May 30 will mark the 65th anniversary of Bill Vukovich’s death. David Malsher-Lopez reflects on perhaps the greatest master of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Robert Wickens: “I’m impatient… but it’s hard to complain”
Robert Wickens’ bone-shattering, career-halting, life-changing crash at Pocono Raceway is now more than 18 months ago. What he’s achieved since then is nothing short of inspirational, writes David Malsher-Lopez.
