Remembering Dan, The Man

The cliché has been heard all around us the past 24 hours. While it is true that race car drivers know the risks before they get into the car, we are never actually prepared when they never return. Dan Wheldon got into his car for the final time on Sunday, all smiles of course. The…

Dan Wheldon: 1978 – 2011

The season-ending IZOD IndyCar Series race at Las Vegas did not go the way anyone wanted it to. Mayhem struck just 11 laps into the event, as 15 cars were involved in one of the scariest looking crashes in the history of the sport. Tragically, Dan Wheldon lost his life in the accident. The 2005…

Will Power Remains The Focus at Sonoma

The IZOD IndyCar Series is back in the spotlight this weekend as they head to California for the Indy Grand Prix of Sonoma. Danica Patrick finally announced the worst kept secret in racing today, revealing her plans to head to NASCAR after this season. Still, Will Power will without a doubt be the focus of…

Should Andretti Autosport Downsize?

The speculation out there today is that Danica Patrick is close to signing a deal that will land her in the NASCAR Nationwide Series full-time next year. While she may come back to run in the Indy 500, this is certainly her last full-time year in IndyCar. While I don’t think losing her will hurt…

Should Team Penske Be Worried?

Roger Penske has 15 Indianapolis 500 wins as an owner, more than anyone in the race’s 100-year history. This year, it appears that No. 16 is going to be tougher than ever. Rick Mears and Helio Castroneves have combined for seven of those wins. The other winning drivers for Roger Penske in this race are…