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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Scott Dixon races 2019 Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix in Honda Indy car
Manufacturer Championship Undecided Heading to Laguna Seca

Chevrolet and Honda will duel for the 2019 engine manufacturer championship down to the last lap at Laguna Seca.

Marco Andretti strapped into U.S. Concrete Andretti Indy car at Texas
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.

LED panel on Marcus Ericsson's Indy car at Long Beach
Hybrid Introduction Aligns New Engines With 2022 Chassis

Hybrid technology will pair with updated internal combustion engines for the 2022 NTT IndyCar Series season and beyond.

Scott Dixon with Felix Rosenqvist on 2019 Mid-Ohio IndyCar podium
Team Orders Absence Delivers Satisfying Mid-Ohio Conclusion

Fans were treated to a spectacular finish at Mid-Ohio after Barry Wanser instructed his driver to have a go at the race leader on the final lap.

Simon Pagenaud laps Iowa ahead of Hunter-Reay in 2019 IndyCar practice
Balance Proves Key in Iowa 300 Preparations

Friday’s unique schedule at Iowa saw qualifying-specific and race-ready setups hit the track hours apart with the most emphasis being placed on strong race pace.

Simon Pagenaud apexes Toronto Indy turn
Critical Improvements Ensured Pagenaud’s Pole

Simon Pagenaud cut nearly a second off his lap time from practice to qualifying to continue his commanding weekend north of the border.

Alexander Rossi pounds around Road America in 2019 IndyCar practice times
Rossi’s Rodeo-Style Road America Practice Lap Proves There’s More in the Tank

Alexander Rossi was easily quickest on Friday at Road America but two mistakes on his strongest lap kept his ideal lap and actual lap from being one and the same.

Red Bull Aeroscreen rendering on Indy car
INDYCAR, Red Bull Advanced Technologies Partner on Aeroscreen

Red Bull Advanced Technologies and INDYCAR will introduce a new Aeroscreen device in time for the 2020 season.

Scott Dixon competes in 2019 Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach
Dixon Salvages Podium Amid Messy Long Beach Weekend

Scott Dixon remained embedded in the championship battle with a third-place finish at Long Beach.