2018 Verizon IndyCar SeriesOpen Wheel

[flip55]

2019 schedule. Laguna Seca replaces Sonoma (we knew this), COTA replaces Phoenix.

 

[Dotini]

Ancien pilote tests at Barber.

https://racer.com/2018/09/05/alonso-pleased-with-indycar-barber-test/

 

[crooky369]

Ancien pilote tests at Barber.

https://racer.com/2018/09/05/alonso-pleased-with-indycar-barber-test/

The car reminds me so much of the Jordan 191 in that livery.

 

[Northstar]

In a completely shocking turn of events (ok, not really), Dale Coyne isn't sure who will be driving his cars next year.

 

[Dotini]

Robin Miller's mailbag seems 8 feet deep today, but has lots of interesting stuff for the Indy car buff.
https://racer.com/2018/09/05/robin-millers-mailbag-for-september-5-presented-by-honda-racing-hpd/

 

[Northstar]

We finally have an actual update on Wickens' injuries, although there doesn't seem to be any sort of recovery time-table yet (which is understandable at the moment).

https://racer.com/2018/09/06/wickens-reveals-extent-of-injuries/

 

[jake2013guy]

In a completely shocking turn of events (ok, not really), Dale Coyne isn't sure who will be driving his cars next year.

Really? I thought it was obvious. There are going to be at least 2 drivers. With names. Who have raced before. Outside that, it's pretty narrow. #JohnSurteesToCoyne

 

[JohnBM01]

This has been an excellent season of IndyCar Series racing. Unfortunately, this weekend will be the final race of the season. The Bay Area is going to see its 2018 season champion get crowned as the series hits up Sonoma Raceway. Scott Dixon currently holds the championship lead. However, the likes of Alexander Rossi, Will Power, and defending champion Josef Newgarden will want their hands on the 2018 championship. This Yahoo! Sports article details some of the different championship winning scenarios for the main contenders: https://sports.yahoo.com/indycar-preview-2018-championship-deciding-110031070.html


Enjoy this weekend's season finale! Congratulations to the eventual champion of the 2018 season.

 

[FutureF1]

Heading into the weekend, I would have put money on Rossi due simply to the momentum he's carried over the past races. If he hadn't been screwed by the yellow in Portland, we'd be talking about a driver with 3 wins in the last 4 races... Unfortunately, it seems like Ganassi really has their car dialled in at Sonoma. And with Dixon's inability to have a bad day in the car, it's looking more and more likely that Rossi may have to turn his attention to 2019 come Sunday night.

 

[FutureF1]

Uhhh sorry for double posting but anyone else not seeing the race on NBCSN’s lineup?

 

[VNAF Ace]

There are 85 laps, 200 miles between this race and a champion!

 

[VNAF Ace]

Uhhh sorry for double posting but anyone else not seeing the race on NBCSN’s lineup?

Race coverage starts at 6:30 PM EDT on NBSCN.

 

[Northstar]

In case you missed it here is the video statement Wickens made.

 

[VNAF Ace]

Congratulations to Ryan Hunter-Reay for winning the race and Scott Dixon for winning his 5th IndyCar Series Championship! Admirable comeback drive from Alexander Rossi. Can't wait for 2019!

 

[Dylan]

🤬

We'll get em next year.

 

[ColinNZ]

Scott Dixon.

 

[noshog]

Its a beautiful day here in NZ... And Dixon wins his 5th championship.

I remember the day he made our local news when he rolled his Nissan Sentra, climbed out of his upside down car with a cushion strapped to his back so he could reach the pedals properly Now he's a 5x champion....Legend, congrats Scott

 

[Northstar]

Well, that race certainly made a good argument for giving Laguna Seca a shot.

Congrats to Dixon, he certainly earned it.

I’m already excited for next year, especially since I’m planning on going to Road America.

 

[Kingofweasles]

Well, that race certainly made a good argument for giving Laguna Seca a shot.

Congrats to Dixon, he certainly earned it.

I’m already excited for next year, especially since I’m planning on going to Road America.

Per Marshall Pruett and Robin Miller, Laguna Seca is probably going to end up worse than the race we saw today...

Congrats to Scott Dixon on another well-deserved championship and Ryan Hunter-Reay on an impressive win today.

 

[Nismonath5]

Go the mighty Kiwi!!! Done us at home all proud, Scotty!

 

[Northstar]

Per Marshall Pruett and Robin Miller, Laguna Seca is probably going to end up worse than the race we saw today...

It could be worse, it could be better, only time will tell.

 

[Kingofweasles]

So, in breaking Indycar news, Harding Racing is set to relaunch as Harding-Steinbrenner Racing for next season while expanding to two full-time cars for Patricio "Pato" O'Ward & Colton Herta.

An official announcement is supposed to happen sometime today at Yankee Stadium in New York, but Racer.com broke a quick video about this development.

 

[FutureF1]

So what does this mean for the Harding-McLaren tie up that we were all expecting?

 

[Eva]

So what does this mean for the Harding-McLaren tie up that we were all expecting?

Not happening most likely.

 

[FutureF1]

Not happening most likely.

Hm... So does that mean no Fred in 2019? Or will he be partnered with some other team? Was really hoping to see him run full time but maybe the test didn't go as well as all the media said it did.

 

[Eva]

Hm... So does that mean no Fred in 2019? Or will he be partnered with some other team? Was really hoping to see him run full time but maybe the test didn't go as well as all the media said it did.

If you want to believe the latest rumors, he won't be in IndyCar at all because Honda is now refusing to offer an engine for the entry because of his WEC participation.

 

[Earth]

If Alonso does Indycar next year I expect him to run an abbreviated schedule. I expect him to do 3-4 of the first 6 races and finish with Indy.

Also, with so many new entries, there might be legitimate bumping at Indy in May. There might be 35-36 entries.

 

[spacecowboy73]

Another update from Wickens about his recovery. Great to see him move his legs!

 

[VNAF Ace]

Both manufacturers remain in play for Harding Steinbrenner
To summarize, Harding Steinbrenner Racing could be running the same engines as their senior team, Andretti Autosport.

 

[Eva]

Both manufacturers remain in play for Harding Steinbrenner
To summarize, Harding Steinbrenner Racing could be running the same engines as their senior team, Andretti Autosport.

I would like to see how Andretti would fit in Chevy's camp since they would have way more than 13 entries if Andretti jumped. Likewise, Harding to Honda would push Honda to 16 full time engines.