The Evolution of Indy 500 Qualifying

The Evolution of Indy 500 Qualifying

by Frank Santoroski   @seveng1967 The Indianapolis Motor Speedway announced this week some significant changes to the 500 qualifying procedure to take effect during next month’s 106th Running of the Greatest Spectacle in Racing. As with any change, reactions are...
Formula One in the USA: A Brief History

Formula One in the USA: A Brief History

by Frank Santoroski     @seveng1967 Fueled by their American ownership group, Liberty Media, the success of Netfilx’s “Drive to Survive” television program, and record attendance numbers coming out of COTA last year, Formula One is intent on...
Big Machine Spiked Coolers Grand Prix

Big Machine Spiked Coolers Grand Prix

By Patti Nolan                  ikissedthebricks.wordpress.com  There were a couple sad moments in today’s race. Robin Miller once again did an amazing tribute piece. This time for Bob Jenkins. I’m a huge Bob Jenkins fan so of course I shed a few tears but even if you...
Facebook Fan Group becomes IndyCar Sponsor

Facebook Fan Group becomes IndyCar Sponsor

by Frank Santoroski     @Seveng1967 Professional racing is big business these days, and it has been that way for decades. Many of the folks you will find hob-knobbing in the pits, garages, and hospitality areas at the race track are there because they are associated...
The Launch and Win: Who Saw that Coming?

The Launch and Win: Who Saw that Coming?

by Patti Nolen https://ikissedthebricks.wordpress.com/ Ed note: Please welcome our newest contributor, Patti Nolen, to Drafting the Circuits. Patti is an avid IndyCar Racing fan with an incredible passion for the sport. She makes no apologies for any grammatical...