Tristan Gommendy Joins SPM for Indy 500

[Schmidt Peterson Motorsports Press Release] Frenchman Didier Calmels, owner of Calmels Sport, along with racing driver Tristan Gommendy, has partnered with Schmidt Peterson Motorsports for an entry in the 102nd Running of the Indianapolis 500 in May 2018. Gommendy, of Le Chesnay, France, will pilot a blue, white and red No. 77 Honda, in honor…

2017 Championship Preview

The 2017 Verizon IndyCar Series season comes to a close next weekend at Sonoma, where a champion will be crowned. There are seven contenders who could mathematically take home the title after Sunday’s race. Josef Newgarden holds a three point lead over Scott Dixon heading into the weekend, with double points being awarded to the…

Alexander Rossi Wins at Watkins Glen

The last time Alexander Rossi had a week this good, he won the Indianapolis 500. After signing a two-year contract extension with Andretti Autosport this week, and earning his first career pole in the Verizon IndyCar Series, Rossi took the checkered flag today at Watkins Glen. The American led a race-high 32 laps on his…

Alexander Rossi on Pole at Watkins Glen

It has been quite the week for Alexander Rossi. Rumors swirled about his future after Andretti Autosport was considering making a move to Chevrolet. They decided to stay with Honda, and with NAPA on board, Rossi signed a two-year contract to stay with the team. Today, he earned his first career pole in the Verizon…

Watkins Glen Friday Practice

The Verizon IndyCar Series returns to Watkins Glen this weekend, and a familiar face took the top spot on the speed chart. Scott Dixon is a four-time race winner at Watkins Glen, which includes last year’s victory from pole position. He set the track record with that run in qualifying last year, and wasn’t far…