From the iRacing forums via @GPLaps on Twitter: Our current license agreement with IndyCar is set to expire on December 31, 2022. IndyCar has signed an exclusive license with another developer that goes into effect on January 1, 2023. While we are still working on finalizing a new license with IndyCar, it is clear thereContinue reading “IndyCar licensing agreement with iRacing to expire at end of year”
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IndyCar docuseries “100 Days to Indy” to air on The CW
From IndyCar: Penske Entertainment and The CW Network announced Dec. 8 they are joining forces with VICE Media Group for “100 Days to Indy,” a first-of-its-kind broadcast series about the road to the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge, the world’s premier motorsports competition. Produced by Penske Entertainment and VICE Media Group, the six-part series willContinue reading “IndyCar docuseries “100 Days to Indy” to air on The CW”
Kurt Busch announces retirement
From Kurt Busch on Twitter: The doctors have come to the conclusion that it is best for me to “shut it down” for this season. Even though have made solid gains since I have been working with top specialists, and the team at Toyota Performance Center, I’m still not 100% and I’m still not clearedContinue reading “Kurt Busch announces retirement”
Apple announces September 7 Far Out event
Via John Voorhees from MacStories: Apple has confirmed that its first fall event will be held on September 7th at 10:00 am Pacific US time. For the first time since the beginning of the pandemic, this fall’s event will include an in-person component. It’s already that time of year again. After being on the iOSContinue reading “Apple announces September 7 Far Out event”
Bobby East passes away at age 37
From USAC: Bobby East, one of the most prolific drivers of his era and a three-time USAC National Champion driver in USAC Silver Crown and Midgets, passed away on the night of July 13, 2022, in southern California. He was just 37 years old. Awful, awful news. Bobby was a hometown boy who happened toContinue reading “Bobby East passes away at age 37”
Palou announces move to McLaren hours after Ganassi announces his return for 2023
From McLaren on Twitter ¡Hola Alex! 🇪🇸 McLaren Racing welcomes #INDYCAR champion @AlexPalou to its driver roster from 2023, as the team continues to build talent across all of its racing series. 👊 Our full driver line-up across all racing series will be confirmed in due course. This would easily have been the biggest storyContinue reading “Palou announces move to McLaren hours after Ganassi announces his return for 2023”
Tyler Reddick announces move to 23XI Racing for 2024
From 23XI Racing: 23XI Racing announced today that Tyler Reddick will join the team in 2024. Reddick, a two-time NASCAR Xfinity Series champion, is currently in his third full-time season in the NASCAR Cup Series. Well, that came out of left field. Just two weeks removed from his maiden win at Road America, Tyler ReddickContinue reading “Tyler Reddick announces move to 23XI Racing for 2024”
MAVTV and FloRacing announce partnership
From FloRacing: The partnership between the two companies will deliver new MAVTV Plus live content to fans through the FloRacing platform. Live programming previously delivered through MAVTV Plus, including the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, Chili Bowl Nationals finals and Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, will be streamed on FloRacing through the “MAVTV onContinue reading “MAVTV and FloRacing announce partnership”
FIA announces changes to reduce porpoising
From the FIA: Following the eighth round of this year’s FIA Formula One World Championship, during which the phenomenon of aerodynamic oscillations (“porpoising”) of the new generation of Formula 1 cars, and the effect of this during and after the race on the physical condition of the drivers was once again visible, the FIA, asContinue reading “FIA announces changes to reduce porpoising”
Thirty-third Indianapolis 500 entry confirmed
From Cusick Motorsports Cusick Motorsports is proud to announce their return to the NTT INDYCAR SERIES grid for the 106th Running of the Indianapolis 500 in partnership with DragonSpeed. The partnership combines two entities that have independently made strides in the Indianapolis 500 in recent years, creating synergy between Cusick Motorsports’ business-to-business acumen and DragonSpeed’sContinue reading “Thirty-third Indianapolis 500 entry confirmed”
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