Ben Hinc

Ben was hooked after witnessing Dario Franchitti's victory at the 2009 Iowa Corn Indy 250 and began providing media coverage from IndyCar events in 2015. If IndyCar is on track, he can be found live-posting and updating The Apex's Race Reports from his iPad Pro.

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Field goes through Turn 1 at Portland
Drivers Brace for Portland’s Turn 1 and a Season-Saving Finish

Jacob Abel, Callum Ilott, Conor Daly and Graham Rahal brace for Portland’s notorious Turn 1, aiming to survive chaos and salvage their season.

No. 3 Team Penske Chevrolet at Iowa Speedway
Iowa’s Doubleheader Tests Drivers and New Package

The Sukup INDYCAR Race Weekend at Iowa Speedway brings a thrilling doubleheader with new aero tweaks and a physical track.

Jacob Abel navigates the Detroit Grand Prix street circuit during IndyCar practice
Abel Finds New Fire After Indy 500 Setback

A trip to the Motor City marks Jacob Abel’s return to competition after an early end to his month of May.

Palou at Yard of Bricks 2025 Indy 500
Palou Breaks Through at the Brickyard

Alex Palou secured his legacy by winning the 109th Indianapolis 500, becoming the first driver from Spain to achieve this and only the second under 30 in a decade. His victory, marked by a well-timed pass on Marcus Ericsson, highlights Palou’s evolution from a talented racer to a true legend in IndyCar history.

Andretti Global Rekindles Street Course Dominance at Long Beach

Andretti Global reasserted its dominance on street circuits at the 2025 Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, with Kyle Kirkwood and Colton Herta locking out the front row in qualifying. Backed by strong team chemistry, refined hybrid strategy, and a proven setup philosophy, the team now looks poised to challenge Alex Palou’s early-season momentum.

Pato O'Ward climbs into the cockpit of the No. 5 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet at The Thermal Club.
Arrow McLaren Asserts Control at Thermal as Rivals Stumble in Qualifying

Arrow McLaren swept the front row in qualifying at Thermal, with O’Ward taking pole and Lundgaard starting second. The team’s breakout performance sets up a strong challenge to IndyCar’s traditional powerhouses.

Colton Herta rounds Turns 3 and 4 during qualifying for the 2024 Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix.
New Detroit Circuit Better but Still Bumpy in Second Year

Improvements to the modern-day Detroit street circuit were aimed at improving the racing in year two of the downtown return.

Scott Dixon qualifying for 2024 St. Petersburg IndyCar season opener
Midseason Hybrid Deployment Draws Criticism at Season Opener

Christian Lundgaard in particular approached INDYCAR’s latest hybrid introduction plan with considerable skepticism.

Podium finishers prepare for restart at 2023 Indy 500
In Defense of the Purity of Racing

“Any meddling in the name of entertainment devalues the series and the sport,” writes Ben Hinc in a rare opinion piece.