Simon Pagenaud Wins Race, Championship at Sonoma

Simon Pagenaud was winless last year, in his first season with mighty Team Penske. Today, he gave Roger Penske his 14th open-wheel championship The entire weekend was a celebration for Pagenaud and the No. 22 Penske team. The Menards sponsorship announcement on Saturday was wonderful. Simon then grabbed another championship point by winning pole position…

Ryan Hunter-Reay Staying With Andretti

Ryan Hunter-Reay hasn’t had a great season, but the 2014 Indy 500 winner and 2012 IndyCar champion isn’t going anywhere. Hunter-Reay’s current deal with Andretti Autosport was set to expire at the end of next season. Today, he and the team announced a contract extension, along with sponsor DHL, that will run through the end…

Simon Pagenaud on Pole at Sonoma

Championship points leader Simon Pagenaud extended his lead over teammate Will Power by another point today, by qualifying on pole for tomorrow’s season-ending race at Sonoma. It’s the 8th pole of the season for Pagenaud, which ties Power (2010, 2011) for the most poles in a season. Simon now has a 44 point edge heading…

Sonoma Friday Practice

The Verizon IndyCar Series is in wine country this weekend for the final event of the 2016 season. A champion will be crowned on Sunday, and it will be one of Roger Penske’s drivers. Simon Pagenaud leads Will Power by 43 points heading into the weekend, where double-points are awarded for the race itself. Power…

IndyCar Freezes Aero Kit Development

[Verizon IndyCar Series Press Release] IndyCar announced today it has placed a freeze on aero kit development for manufacturers Chevrolet and Honda that will take effect immediately in preparation for the 2017 Verizon IndyCar Series season. Manufacturers will run their current aero kit specifications next season as IndyCar prepares to introduce a universal aero kit for the…