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NewsBen Hinc - October 12, 2019

Victory for Whelen Cadillac, Championship for Penske at Petit

Disaster for the No. 5 Cadillac DPi promoted the No. 31 to the lead in a dramatic conclusion to the 2019 season.

NewsBen Hinc - October 12, 2019

Risi Takes Ferrari to Petit Victory in GTLM

Risi Competizione's first WeatherTech Championship race since Daytona culminated in the GTLM victory.

NewsAaron Durant - October 11, 2019

Nasr Claims Final 2019 Pole for Action Express

Felipe Nasr made Action Express Racing the pole-sitting team for the final race of 2019 with its championship-contending No. 31 Cadillac DPi.

NewsAaron Durant - October 11, 2019

Calado Puts Risi Ferrari on Pole for IMSA Return

James Calado delivered the GTLM pole to Risi Competizione while mistakes by two part-time teams shuffled the GTD qualifying results.

NewsAaron Durant - October 11, 2019

Nasr Goes Quicker in Final Practice of 2019

The underdog in the DPi championship was fastest again in the fourth and final practice opportunity at Road Atlanta.

Opinion

OpinionAaron Durant - September 8, 2018

Looking Past a Useless Metric

For the first time in 13 years, a direct comparison of lap times between F1 machines and Indy cars will be possible, but it doesn't matter.

OpinionBen Hinc - August 14, 2018

Dixon’s Choice Reinforces IndyCar’s Trajectory

Sticking with Chip Ganassi Racing gave Scott Dixon the best chance to remain at the top of his game in the most competitive series on the planet.

OpinionBen Hinc - August 11, 2018

Hinc: Further Freeing the DPis

IMSA's split prototype classes solves some but not all of the problems created by years of a joint class.

OpinionAaron Durant - July 26, 2018

Year of the Street Circuit

The events held at venues that are racetracks only one weekend each year were the most exciting in 2018.

IndyCar

‘Spot On’ Aeroscreen Shines in First On-Track Test

Scott Dixon and Will Power were impressed by the Aeroscreen during its maiden outing at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Ben Hinc - October 3, 2019

IndyCar

Promising Herta Gains Stability for Sophomore Season

Ben Hinc - September 21, 2019

Financial stability will join engineering strength and driver talent as characteristics of Harding Steinbrenner Racing in 2020.

IndyCar

Rookie Fight Still Strong at Season’s End

Ben Hinc - September 20, 2019

Felix Rosenqvist, Santino Ferrucci and Colton Herta are engaged in a championship fight of their own entering IndyCar's final 2019 race.

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‘Spot On’ Aeroscreen Shines in First On-Track Test

Ben Hinc - October 3, 2019

Scott Dixon and Will Power were impressed by the Aeroscreen during its maiden outing at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

IndyCar

McLaren’s Hope-Inducing IndyCar Potential

Aaron Durant - September 11, 2019

Support from Arrow plus McLaren plus more new commercial partners equals a winning equation for next year's transformation of Arrow Schmidt Peterson Motorsports.

IndyCar

Richmond Set for Condensed Schedule Experiment

Ben Hinc - September 3, 2019

A nighttime practice on Friday, June 26, 2020 will kick off IndyCar's first race weekend at Richmond since 2009.

Victory for Whelen Cadillac, Championship for Penske at Petit

News Ben Hinc - October 12, 2019

Disaster for the No. 5 Cadillac DPi promoted the No. 31 to the lead in a dramatic conclusion to the 2019 season.

Risi Takes Ferrari to Petit Victory in GTLM

News Ben Hinc - October 12, 2019

Risi Competizione's first WeatherTech Championship race since Daytona culminated in the GTLM victory.

Race Report: 2019 Motul Petit Le Mans

WeatherTech Championship The Apex - October 12, 2019

Entrant facts, weekend schedule, weather forecast, session results and more for the 2019 Motul Petit Le Mans at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta.

Nasr Claims Final 2019 Pole for Action Express

News Aaron Durant - October 11, 2019

Felipe Nasr made Action Express Racing the pole-sitting team for the final race of 2019 with its championship-contending No. 31 Cadillac DPi.

Calado Puts Risi Ferrari on Pole for IMSA Return

News Aaron Durant - October 11, 2019

James Calado delivered the GTLM pole to Risi Competizione while mistakes by two part-time teams shuffled the GTD qualifying results.

Ericsson to Drive Third Ganassi Car

IndyCar Aaron Durant - October 8, 2019

Scott Dixon and Felix Rosenqvist will have a new teammate in 2020 as Marcus Ericsson comes aboard for his sophomore season.

‘Spot On’ Aeroscreen Shines in First On-Track Test

IndyCar Ben Hinc - October 3, 2019

Scott Dixon and Will Power were impressed by the Aeroscreen during its maiden outing at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Newgarden Secures Second Title

IndyCar Ben Hinc - September 22, 2019

Josef Newgarden did just enough at Laguna Seca to end the season with his second championship.

Herta Dominates Championship-Deciding Laguna Seca Finale From Pole

IndyCar Aaron Durant - September 22, 2019

Colton Herta led all but seven laps of the first top-tier open-wheel race at Laguna Seca in 15 years.

Race Report: 2019 Firestone Grand Prix of Monterey

IndyCar The Apex - September 22, 2019

Entrant facts, weekend schedule, weather forecast, session results and more for the 2019 Firestone Grand Prix of Monterey at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.

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Podcast

The Braking PointThe Apex - June 26, 2019

155: We Had No Shaking Up at Road America

Aaron and Ben dissect major themes from IndyCar's weekend in Elkhart Lake before looking ahead to six hours of racing at Watkins Glen.

Photos: 2019 Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach

Photography The Apex - April 18, 2019

Perfect weather made the Long Beach street circuit ultra-picturesque for Spacesuit Media photographers Andy Clary and Jamie Sheldrick.

Photos: 2019 BUBBA burger Sports Car Grand Prix at Long Beach

Photography The Apex - April 17, 2019

Andy Clary and Jamie Sheldrick captured IMSA's 2019 visit to Long Beach with Spacesuit Media's unique style.

Photos: 2019 Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama

Photography The Apex - April 10, 2019

Andy Clary and Jamie Sheldrick were on hand to capture a challenging running of the Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama.

Photos: 2019 INDYCAR Classic

Photography The Apex - March 27, 2019

A selection of photos captured by Andy Clary and Jamie Sheldrick during IndyCar's debut race weekend at COTA.

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IndyCar

Power Struck by Dreaded Rule at COTA

Will Power had his first race at COTA destroyed by what he labels "the worst rule in IndyCar."

Aaron Durant - March 28, 2019

IndyCar

Spec Hybrid System Introduces New Limitation

Though some electricity seems better than none, interest from potential manufacturers may be dampened by the cost-saving nature of INDYCAR's 2022 hybrid regulations.

Ben Hinc - August 28, 2019

IndyCar

McLaren’s Hope-Inducing IndyCar Potential

Support from Arrow plus McLaren plus more new commercial partners equals a winning equation for next year's transformation of Arrow Schmidt Peterson Motorsports.

Aaron Durant - September 11, 2019

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