Dear IndyCar Series, I am writing to you from far away. From another continent. From a place where most people sleep while your engines wake up. Where most of the people don’t know you. Sadly I have never walked through your paddock. I have never felt the concrete vibrate beneath my shoes. And yet you…
As we open the 23rd door of our Advent calendar, we travel exactly 100 years back in time to the 1923 season, one of the formative chapters in American open-wheel racing history. Long before the modern IndyCar Series existed, the sport was governed by the AAA Contest Board, and its stars competed on dangerous board…
Motorsport is often defined by experience, wisdom, and the ability to endure the long grind of a championship season. But on Day 22 of our Advent calendar, we celebrate the story of a driver who defied all those conventions, by becoming an IndyCar champion at just 22 years old. His name was Sam Hornish Jr.,…
In racing, numbers are more than just identifiers on the sidepods, they carry stories, legacies, and memories. For the Ed Carpenter Racing team, the number 21 has become a symbol of talent, resilience, and occasional brilliance in the fiercely competitive world of IndyCar. On this 21st day of our Advent calendar, we celebrate three unforgettable…
Alex Palou’s rise through the ranks of IndyCar has been nothing short of remarkable. From his first victory as a rising star to setting the tone as one of the most consistent winners of his generation, Palou embodies excellence on all types of circuits. As we reach Day 19 of our Advent calendar, there is…
DragonSpeed’s foray into the IndyCar Series was short but ambitious, driven by a desire to expand beyond its success in sports car racing. The team, founded by Elton Julian, officially announced in December 2018 that it would join the 2019 IndyCar Series with a part-time, five-race schedule, including a high-profile entry in the Indianapolis 500….
In IndyCar history, some car numbers are instantly recognizable. Others, like car number 17, may not carry decades of glory, but they still hold unique and meaningful moments. Over the years, #17 has been driven by a variety of competitors, some trying to make a name, others writing the first chapters of a much bigger…
Even after more than a decade the 2012 season remains a turning point for American open‑wheel racing and a defining moment in the career of Ryan Hunter‑Reay. “13 years later” may sound like a long time but when you look back through the list of rule changes, pivotal races, and dramatic finales it is clear…
New Board to Oversee Race Control, Technical Inspection, and Rule Enforcement In a groundbreaking move aimed at increasing transparency and consistency in officiating, IndyCar has officially announced the creation of INDYCAR Officiating Inc., a fully independent, not-for-profit organization that will take over officiating duties for IndyCar IndyNXT starting in the 2026 season. The move, announced…
Indianapolis Motor Speedway captivated the racing world on social media Sept. 23 with a series of viral posts highlighting a historic repave project that uncovered the Speedway’s iconic brick racing surface and the original crushed stone-and-tar track surface. Now, IMS is releasing a four-part miniseries documenting the project as part of its flagship “Behind the…
