Scott McLaughlin has identified areas he needs to improve upon to beat the “professor” Alex Palou to the IndyCar title – and is now more confident he can do so. Palou has dominated the American championship in recent years, winning three of the past four titles, while McLaughlin is hunting for a maiden crown having … Read more
Joey Logano was having a solid day even before his fuel gamble, but it was never supposed to end in victory. Entering the Round of 8, thanks to Alex Bowman’s shocking disqualification the week prior, Logano looked like a real long shot to make the Championship 4. But he’s done it — locking himself in before … Read more
Austin Cindric was set to possibly change the playoff picture in a big way at Talladega before being caught up in the ‘Big One’ on Lap 183. After winning the second stage, he was in control of the race as the final five laps got underway. He had two Fords lined up directly behind him, … Read more
The New Zealander rocketed to the top spot with a two-lap average of 179.972 mph around the 1.25-mile oval based just outside of St. Louis, Missouri. The pole marks his fourth of the season and ninth of his career. “I’m so stoked,” McLaughlin said. “We rolled out of the truck, the DEX Imaging Chevrolet has been … Read more
What went so right for Porsche Penske Motorsport’s 963? It was at this time last year that everything seemed to click for the new-for-2023 prototype, after stumbling out of the blocks despite the longest pre-season testing program (which started in the summer of 2022) compared its IMSA SportsCar Championship rivals Acura, BMW and Cadillac. Although … Read more
IndyCar Series leader Alex Palou extended his points lead over almost all his title rivals in Toronto on Sunday, despite starting on the ninth row of the grid, as he bids to become a three-time champion. Chip Ganassi Racing’s Palou, who entered the race with a 35-point lead over Team Penske’s Will Power, left Canada … Read more
Logano inherited the lead after the third overtime when Denny Hamlin and Martin Truex Jr. were both forced to pit for fuel. He appeared to be in position to claim the win in the fourth overtime, but a caution came out just before Logano took the white flag. Knowing if they pit he would lose, … Read more
Logano led 199 of the 200 laps at last month’s All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro (N.C.) Speedway and his victory was helped at least in part by being one of three drivers that participated in a Goodyear tire test at track in March. Paul Wolfe, Logano’s crew chief, said the two-time series champion ran around … Read more
The 30-year-old Kiwi will lead the 33-car field to the green flag for a three-wide rolling start across 11 rows for the 200-lap, 500-mile race. In a Penske sweep, its first since 1988, Will Power will start from the middle of the front row, with Josef Newgarden on the outside. Indy 500 grid: McLaughlin on … Read more
Ruzewski was among the four members handed a two-race suspension by legendary team boss Roger Penske following the recent push-to-pass scandal that drew the ire of the IndyCar Series paddock. While the list of names taking a brief hiatus also included Team Penske President Tim Cindric, the other one that hurts Power is losing Robbie Atkinson, … Read more
