NOLA Friday Practice

The first official practice for the Verizon IndyCar Series at NOLA Motorsports park took place earlier today. The rain stayed away during the first session, which was once again dominated by the Chevrolet-powered cars. Tony Kanaan was the fastest, with a lap of 1:18.8753, which was a tick faster than defending series champion, Will Power. Kanaan’s…

JR Hildebrand Joins CFHR at Indianapolis

[CFH Racing Press Release] CFH Racing announced today that Preferred Freezer Services will be partnering with the team to field a third entry in both Verizon IndyCar Series events at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for JR Hildebrand. Hildebrand will drive the No. 6 Preferred Freezer Services CFH Racing Chevrolet for the Angie’s List Grand Prix…

Andretti Announces Indy 500 Lineup

Andretti Autosport announced today that they will be fielding five cars in the Indianapolis 500 next month. In addition to their three full-time drivers (Marco Andretti, Carlos Munoz, and defending Indy 500 winner Ryan Hunter-Reay), the team announced last month that Justin Wilson would be joining them in Indianapolis. Today, the team confirmed the addition…

Juan Montoya Wins at St Petersburg

The first race of the 2015 Verizon IndyCar Series season is officially in the books. In a weekend dominated by Team Penske, it was Juan Montoya who captured the checkered flag, winning the Firestone Grand Prix of St Petersburg. Will Power started on pole and led 75 laps on the day, but a late-race pass…

Will Power on Pole at St Petersburg

Team Penske just may be the Kentucky basketball of the Verizon IndyCar Series. Will Power won the pole for tomorrow’s Firestone Grand Prix of St Petersburg, and his three Penske teammates were all right behind him. Power won the pole with a lap of 1:00.6931 seconds. The newest Penske driver, Simon Pagenaud, briefly topped Power just…