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Chaves Confirmed To '500' Ride With New Team

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Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Hunter-Reay's Car Unveiled

(Photo courtesy of Vision Racing)Although no announcement has been made, the TBA spot for Vision on the St. Pete entry list is going to Ryan Hunter-Reay, but I kind of expected IZOD to be displayed a little more prominently.The use of the #21 seems a little weird to me, they didn't use Quatros #2, and the #37 which was prominent in the IZOD ads remains unused, just seems...

Wheldon vs. Franchitti In Indycar Helmet Bracketology

Congrats to Scott Dixon who will be moving on to join Vitor Meira in the Final 4 after beating out youngster Mario Moraes with 64% of the vote._______________The next matchup will be:Dario FranchittiDan WheldonHow is the U.S. Voting?Website Polls Powered By MicroP...

Monday, March 30, 2009

Indycar IZOD Commercial

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Moraes vs. Dixon In Indycar Helmet Bracketology

Congrats to Vitor Meira who will be moving on into the final 4 after beating out Will Power with 55% of the vote._______________The next matchup is:Mario MaraesScott DixonHow is the U.S. Voting?Website Polls Powered By MicroP...

Sunday, March 29, 2009

Power vs. Meira In Indycar Bracketology

Congrats to Marco Andretti who will be moving on after receving 56% of the vote over Danica. Marco rounds out the Elite 8 after Power, Meira, Moraes, Dixon, Wheldon, Franchitti and Conway moved on earlier in the week._______________The next matchup is:Vitor MeiraWill PowerHow is the U.S. Voting?Website Polls Powered By MicroP...

Saturday, March 28, 2009

Versus Polo & Hat Giveaway

The Show is over and I have the question. At 3:15 the question will be posted in this post and you can leave your answer in the comments section. Remember you must leave your E-mail address with the answer so that I can contact you. Good Luck_______________Q.)"The most difficult track I think on the entire series, flat......" -Davey HamiltonWhat track was Davey talking...

Danica & Marco Faceoff In Indycar Bracketology

Congrats to Mike Conway, who will be moving on with just 51% of the vote._______________The next matchup is an all AGR battle for the last spot in the Elite 8:Marco AndrettiDanica PatrickHow is the U.S. Voting?Website Polls Powered By MicroP...

Friday, March 27, 2009

Ryan Hunter-Reay Confirmed At Vision

Cavin reports that Ryan has yet to sign a contract but the deal is done.Some other interesting news is that Hunter-Reay will be piloting the #21 Dallara and not Quatro's old #2, or the #37 that IZOD has been using in all it's ads."It all happened yesterday and we're still getting the contract squared away but the team is scrambling to put my car together and thankfully I'm going to be racing Indycars this year. I really can't tell you how thankful I am that Tony stepped in because it was getting late and I know Terry Angstadt has been working...

Q&A With Bryan Herta

After dominating the 1993 Indy Lights Championship winning 58% of the races and conquering 8 poles, Bryan Herta moved up the the Indycars in 94' with A.J. Foyt Enterprises. Through out his open wheel career, Herta drove for teams such as Andretti Green, Rahal, Foyt, Ganassi, Forsythe and Walker, making 179 starts between CART and the IRL compiling 4 wins, 37 top 5's and 10...

Report: Hunter-Reay Announcement As Early As Friday

Terry Angstadt, President of the IRL Commercial Devision reported on last nights Trackside With Cavin & Kevin radio show, that Ryan Hunter-Reay could be confirmed for an Indycar Series ride as early as Friday saying:"Inclusive of a very positive conference call with IZOD yesterday. So absolutely we've got a lot of people pulling in the same direction, and it's not there...

Briscoe vs. Conway In ICS Helmet Bracketology

Congrats to Dan Wheldon who won in dominant fashion wish 90% of the vote over ICS rookie Stanton Barrett._______________The next matchup is:Ryan BriscoeMike ConwayI'm going to go ahead and leave up today's poll to prove how tight the contest actually was. At the time the poll closed 81 votes had been cast and MC won with 51% of the vote.Click Here for PollOnline Survey |...

Thursday, March 26, 2009

HVM Test: IZOD On Car

As Chris over at Indy Racing Revolution pointed out, IZOD is currently on the HVM website as a sponsor, but if you want a little more evidence you can slide on over to HVM's twitter page where the above photo was found, notice the sponsorship. The tweeter also made an interesting note that it took just an hour to convert the car over from Ryan's setup who is one of the tallest...

Barrett & Wheldon Faceoff In Indycar Helmet Bracketology

Congrats to Mario Moraes who beat out the very popular Sarah Fisher with 62% of the vote._______________The next matchup is:Dan WheldonStanton BarrettCongrats to Dan Wheldon who won in dominant fashion with 90% of the voteHow is the U.S. Voting?Website Polls Powered By MicroP...

Wednesday, March 25, 2009

VERSUS Hat & Nike Polo Giveaway

Thanks to the good people at VERSUS, 16th And Georgetown readers will have the opportunity to win your very own VERSUS merchandise.This Saturday from 2-3pm est. VERSUS will air it's 4th and final preseason Indycar special titled Indycar: World Tour 2009, and judging by the first 3 specials this one should be a must see.About 15 minutes after the conclusion of the show, I'll...

Sarah Fiser vs. Mario Moraes In Indycar Bracketology

Congrats to Will Power who compiled 71% of the vote, and will be moving on to the Elite 8._______________The next matchup is:Sarah FisherMario MoraesHow is the U.S. Voting?Website Polls Powered By MicroP...

Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Lloyd Ruby Passes Away At Age 81

(Photograph by Lionel Deluy)Lloyd Ruby who started 18 Indy 500's from 1960-77' has passed away at 81. Ruby, who's best finish in the Greatest Spectacle was 3rd in 1964 always had tough luck, and many fans and drivers alike recognized him as the greatest driver to never win the 500.Born in Wichita Falls, Texas in 1928 Lloyd is probably best known for always wearing a cowboy...

Monday, March 23, 2009

Rahal & Power Faceoff In Round 2 Of IRL Helmet Bracketology

Congrats to Marco who won yesterdays matchup with 60% of the vote_______________The next matchup is:Will PowerGraham RahalCongrats to Will Power who will be moving on with 71% of the voteHow is the U.S. Voting?Website Polls Powered By MicroP...

Camara & Andretti Battle It Out In Indycar Bracketology

With the closest vote so far, Mike Conway will be moving on with just 52% of the vote. Who says 1 vote doesn't matter?_______________The next matchup is between:Jaime CamaraMarco Andre...

Sunday, March 22, 2009

Conway & Mutoh Faceoff

Congrats to Dario Franchitti who blew out E.J. Viso with 81% of the vote despite E.J. having the sweetest looking name design in all of the world._______________The next matchup is:Hideki MutohMike ConwayCongrats to Mike Conway, who came away with a 4% win over last seasons ROY Hideki Mu...

Saturday, March 21, 2009

Points System

Pole position: +1pt Laps led: +2pts 50pts 40pts 35pts 32pts 30pts 28pts 26pts 24pts 22pts 20pts 19pts 18pts 17pts 16pts 15pts 14pts 13pts 12pts 12pts 12pts 12pts 12pts 12pts 12pts 10pts 10pts 10pts 10pts 10pts 10pts 10pts 10pts 10p...

Dario & E.J.'s Helmets Battle It Out

Stanton Barrett will be moving onto the next round to face Dan Wheldon after receiving 69% of the vote with the win over Ed Carpenter._______________The next matchup is between:E.J. VisoDario Franchitti_______________Alright, its 2:26 am here in Indy, and as of now E.J. is getting killed with just 7% of the vote, and I'm pretty sure that I am the only one that has given him...

Friday, March 20, 2009

Carpenter & Barrett Faceoff In IRL Helmet Bracketology

As if 6 race wins including the 500 and the IRL Championship in 08' wasn't enough, Scott Dixon with 59% of the vote, will be moving on to face the winner of Sarah Fisher and Mario Moraes in the next round._______________Our next matchup is:Stanton BarrettEd CarpenterCongrats to Stanton who will be moving on with 69% of the vo...

Thursday, March 19, 2009

Scott Dixon/Raphael Matos In Indycar Bracketology

With a mind boggling 81% of the vote, Sarah Fisher demolished Milka Duno in yesterdays matchup._______________The next matchup is between:Raphael MatosScott DixonScott Dixon takes the matchup with 59% of the v...

Wednesday, March 18, 2009

HVM Will Not Test At Barber, Will Test 2 Cars Before St. Pete

HVM Racing who had planned to test Ryan Hunter-Reay in a shared ride with E.J. Viso this weekend has changed it's plans, and will pass on the opportunity. Instead they will schedule another road course test before the oppening race, where Ryan and E.J. will be piloting seperate cars.Hunter-Reay who was fitted for his seat this week, was left without a ride after his sponsorship with Rahal-Letterman fell through at the end of last season. Ryan has been rumored to be signing with either HVM, Vision, or KV for the upcoming season“We look forward...

Milka Duno & Sarah Fisher Faceoff In Indycar Bracketology

After a tight race, Vitor Meira will be moving on to the next round after reiceving 53% of the vote._______________The next matchup is between:Sarah FisherMilka DunoCongrats to Sarah Fisher for the 81% win over Mi...