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#GRRmodern. The build-up has begun for the beginning of a new season in IndyCar; but which drivers will the fans see race for which teams? #goodwood #goodwoodelevenses The Goodwood Group #autos #autosport #automotive #automotiveindustry #cars #racing #sports #classiccar #classiccars #motorracing #motorsport

Formula 1 vs IndyCar – Which is faster? Both racing series claim to be the premier open-wheeled, single-seater series in the world. The cars in both races are almost alike. Both are designed and constructed with mind blowing speed in mind. Both can hit top speeds well in excess of 300km/h. Both have a famous race too, the Monaco Grand Prix in F1 and the Indy 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. #Formula1vsIndyCar #Formula1vsIndyCarwhichisfaster #IsF1fasterthanindy #isIndyfasterthanF1

The 108th Indy 500 is just a few days away. But did you know...? • The polesitter has gone on to win on 21 different occasions, more so than any other grid slot. • Having said that, pole can also prove a poisoned chalice. Rex Mays for example claimed pole four times between 1935 and 1948, but did no better than 2nd in 12 attempts. • There have only been FIVE consecutive race winners in Indy 500 history, the most recent being Hélio Castroneves in 2001 and 2002. And to-date, no driver has won the Indy 500 three times in succession. • Oh, and, good news for Scott McLaughlin! No.3 has taken more Indy 500 wins – 11 – than any other car number. 📸 INDYCAR Check out more 'did you know' facts about the Indy 500 in an article I wrote for Driving.ca a few years ago. 🏎️ #Indy500 #IndyCar #motorsport #motorracing #DidYouKnow #ThrowbackThursday #TBT #Pennzoil

In racing, the grid refers to the starting positions of the cars on the track. It's where they line up before the race begins, usually based on qualifying times or other criteria set by the race organizers. The grid layout can significantly influence a driver's strategy and performance during the race.Racing is a thrilling sport that involves competing against others to reach a finish line in the shortest amount of time. It can take many forms, including Formula 1, NASCAR, IndyCar, and endurance racing like the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Drivers often push themselves and their vehicles to the limit, showcasing skill, speed, and strategy. #snstitutions #snsdesignthinking #snsdesignthinkers

This weekend marks the 92nd running of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, with 62 cars competing across three different classes. The lineup includes 15 types of cars, 14 car manufacturers, and over 30 different teams. There will be plenty of action across the 3 different classes of Hypercar, LMP2, and LMGT3. Most of the excitement and attention centers on the Hypercar class, which sees the return of Cadillac. American car enthusiasts are excited as Cadillac will be the only American manufacturer competing in the class this year. I’ll be watching intermittently, but I won’t be watching any specific class. I don’t have a horse in the race, but I enjoy the race for its history and importance in motorsports. Winning this race is one of the requirements for drivers to claim the unofficial Triple Crown of Motorsports. This prestigious achievement, only claimed by Graham Hill, requires winning at the Monaco Grand Prix (F1), Indianapolis 500 (Indycar), and 24 Hours of Le Mans (WEC). Who are you cheering for this year? Is there a specific class, team, or manufacturer you’re interested in? #24hoursoflemans #motorsport #cadillac

𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐟𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐬?✈️ Fun fact. Did you know that the top speed of a NASCAR car can exceed 200 miles per hour, faster than the average commercial airplane takeoff speed? The record for the fastest top speed in a NASCAR race weekend stands at 212 mph (341 kph), set by Bill Elliott at Talladega in 1987 during the qualifying rounds. Commercial planes typically takeoff at about 150 to 180 miles per hour (260 kph). However, these blistering speeds led to safety concerns, as cars began to literally lift off the ground (aka became airborne) under certain conditions. This lead to NASCAR implementing restrictor plates at the high-speed tracks of Daytona International Speedway and Talladega to reduce speeds, (notably after Bobby Allison's dramatic crash at the 1987 Winston 500). Still the races are heart thumping events. So will you be at Daytona or watching the race this weekend? 🏁 #daytona500 #motorsports #sports #cars #aircraft #speed

Interesting to look at the latest figures coming out of the US in NASCAR and INDYCAR... After Formula 1 set a new US viewership record at the Miami Grand Prix, the US-based series' figures appear solid on the surface. Dig a little deeper, though, and they appear to be heading in the opposite direction. With Nascar going into it's all-star break, and IndyCar approaching the Indy 500, the average audience for both championships is actually down compared to 2023: 📉 Nascar after 14 races: 3.35m viewers (2024) vs 3.48m viewers (2023) 📉 IndyCar after 5 races: 747.2k viewers (2024) vs 938k viewers (2023) Of course, Nascar was hit by rain delays for the Busch Light Clash and Daytona 500 which affected viewership, and a strong Indy 500 should resurrect IndyCar's numbers... #SportsBiz #Nascar #IndyCar

Being last on the brakes isn't necessarily the best driving technique... But... Having the confidence to brake later than the rest of the field, regardless of how hot your brakes are, is crucial. In just 4 months of going live, we have multiple teams racing in LMP, GT3, Nascar, Indycar, Touring Car. Yet to crack a Formula 1 team but we are finding 1) they are slow to change and 2) brake temps are well under control... (plus most of them are using fluids produced by Orthene anyway which is great). So our focus will remain more towards closed wheel applications where heat is more of an issue. #motorsport #nascar #f1 #gtracing #halobyorthene

Formula 1 vs IndyCar – Which is faster? Both racing series claim to be the premier open-wheeled, single-seater series in the world. The cars in both races are almost alike. Both are designed and constructed with mind blowing speed in mind. Both can hit top speeds well in excess of 300km/h. Both have a famous race too, the Monaco Grand Prix in F1 and the Indy 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. #Formula1vsIndyCar #Formula1vsIndyCarwhichisfaster #IsF1fasterthanindy #isIndyfasterthanF1

I actually hope that the rumors are true about Honda entering NASCAR in 2026. In light of this, I have formulated a battle plan for Honda to enter NASCAR, and hit the circuit running hopefully. I also hope that this makes even a little bit of sense: Because of the strong partnership they both have together in Indycar, Andretti Global would be the best to help Honda go into NASCAR. I'm sure Andretti Global has had the desire to run in NASCAR for years, so this would be a good chance. In terms of car models, I could see Honda running either the Civic or the Accord in the Cup and Xfinity Series, but Honda could definitely run the Ridgeline in the Truck Series. A good start for both would be to run a two-car Cup team, and when the opportunities present themselves in the future, expand to three or even four cars, as well as opportunities to expand to the Xfinity and Truck Series. In the matter of sponsorships, Andretti could look to its many Indycar partners and hopefully convince them to follow Andretti in to NASCAR. Some of Andretti's Indycar partners include AutoNation, Bryant, DuraMax, Curb Records, Gainbridge, HP, Mapei, Unifirst, Sherwin Williams, etc. Andretti's current Indycar driver lineup includes Colton Herta, Kyle Kirkwood, Marcus Ericsson, and Marco Andretti. The most talented driver from that bunch would be a viable option to pilot one of Andretti's NASCAR Honda entries. Also signing on one or two of the top Xfinity/Truck drivers out there now is more suitable. Being able to sign on some of the top crew chiefs, pit crews, engine builders, fabricators, engineers, etc. would only further help the team to succeed. In addition to having Andretti Global as a top level NASCAR Honda team, it would be sensible to have a team like Kaulig Racing, or Front Row Motorsports, make the switch over as a second Honda NASCAR Cup team. Having both team align with Honda would be the best option to have Honda really contend with Chevy, Ford, and Toyota almost right out of the gate. In closing, the opportunity is there for both Andretti and Honda to enter NASCAR. If Andretti and Honda can play their cards right, and hire the right personnel, they could be a viable force in NASCAR for 2026 and beyond. #nascar #honda #hondacars #andretti #indycar