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Two Time Indy 500 Winner Gordon Johncock dead at 90

Posted on 29 September 2026 by Ken Zino

Two Time Indy 500 Winner Gordon Johncock dead at 90 Continue reading →

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Indy 500 Winner Rosenqvist to Be Honored in Värnamo

Posted on 15 September 2026 by Ken Zino

The 2026 Indianapolis 500 winner Felix Rosenqvist will be honored by his hometown, Värnamo, during a public celebration in the Swedish city. Continue reading →

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Honda Racing – Kelvin Fu Replaces President David Salters

Posted on 9 September 2026 by Ken Zino

“When I joined HRC US, I never imagined that one day I would have the privilege of leading this extraordinary organization. I am truly humbled by the opportunity. Throughout my career at HPD and HRC US, I have been fortunate to work on a wide range of programs, from the development of the NSX GT3, Acura DPi race cars, and the LMDh engine and car to building lasting partnerships with our racing teams,” said Kelvin Fu, president HRC US.

“I want to sincerely thank David Salters for his leadership, friendship and mentorship. Dave challenged all of us to think bigger, move faster and never lose sight of the fact that we are competitors at heart. He is a true racer whose vision and commitment have helped shape HRC US into the world-class organization it is today, and his impact will be felt for many years to come.

“Looking ahead, I am excited about the future of HRC US. We recently renewed our commitment to IndyCar as the series continues to grow and strengthen its position in North American motorsports. Our new business ventures also position us to better serve Honda racing fans. We will remain committed to innovation, competition, and developing the people and technologies that define the future of motorsports. The Honda racing spirit has always been about challenging convention and pushing boundaries, and I look forward to leading HRC US as we write the next chapter of that story together,” said Fu. Continue reading →

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Honda and Alex Palou Win 2026 NTT IndyCar Series Titles

Posted on 31 August 2026 by Ken Zino

“Incredible,” Palou said. “I owe everything to this team. So proud of this team. It is great to have another championship and ready for the next one.” Palou, 29, also became the youngest driver in series history to win five titles. A.J. Foyt was 32 when he earned his fifth championship in 1967. Only Foyt, with seven, and Scott Dixon, with six, have won more IndyCar Series titles than Palou. Continue reading →

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Veloce Racing to Run in 2026 FIA Extreme H World Cup

Posted on 26 August 2026 by Ken Zino

Veloce Racing said today that Kevin Hansen and Molly Taylor will reunite with the team for the 2026 FIA Extreme H World Cup.* They were indisputably one of the top driver line-ups in Extreme H’s predecessor, Extreme E. Hansen and … Continue reading →

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Kirkwood Wins DC Freedom 250 in a Sam’s Club Honda

Posted on 24 August 2026 by Ken Zino

Kyle Kirkwood yesterday won the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, DC.* IndyCar driver Kirkwood was driving his No. 27 Sam’s Club Honda. [We are not making this up , But would change the name by adding Uncle in front of Sam – AutoCrat] Kirkwood posted a 3.0906-second victory over the No. 7 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet of Christian Lundgaard on the seven-turn, 1.7-mile temporary street circuit. Kirkwood took his second victory of the season leading 128 of 147 laps after starting second. Continue reading →

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IndyCar to use Tweaked Shell 100% Renewable Race Fuel

Posted on 21 August 2026 by Ken Zino

“The updated formulation reflects the ongoing evolution of the program and the shared vision of IndyCar and Shell to advance fuel technology through competition,” IndyCar said in a ceremony in Washington, D.C. ahead of this weekend’s Freedom 250, which will run past the U.S. Capital building.  Continue reading →

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Audi URBANFILTER Debuts at F1 Race in Zandvoort

Posted on 21 August 2026 by Ken Zino

Audi said today that its URBANFILTER for microplastics will be used at this weekend’s Formula 1 race in Zandvoort. Continue reading →

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Acura Branded Honda to Race IndyCar Freedom 250 in DC

Posted on 20 August 2026 by Ken Zino

The Acura brand is returning to the NTT IndyCar Series for the fourth time this season with 2022 Indianapolis 500 winner Marcus Ericsson driving the #28 Andretti Global Acura-branded Honda at the Freedom 250 race next weekend in Washington DC. Ericsson will make a special appearance at Chevy Chase Acura in Bethesda, Maryland on Thursday 20 August from 3-5 PM. Continue reading →

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Max Verstappen to Stay With Oracle Red Bull Racing

Posted on 20 August 2026 by Ken Zino

Oracle Red Bull Racing has verified today at the Dutch Grand Prix 2026 that Max Verstappen will continue with the Team until the end of the 2030 Formula One season. Verstappen and the Team have won four Drivers’ World Championships, two Constructors’ World Championships and 71 Grand Prix victories. This season the relationship has been tumultuous since car design changed with the FIA’s 2026 regulations which modified “every aspect of F1 car design in order to create a new era of more competitive, safer and more sustainable racing.” The resulting race car wasn’t competitive and/or suited to Verstappen’s driving style. Continue reading →

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IndyCar 2026 – Markum Street Race Ups and Downs

Posted on 16 August 2026 by Ken Zino

IndyCar racing* moved from its traditional street course around Exposition Center in Center in Toronto that saw 40 races a bit Northwest, ~19 miles to Markum streets for the Inaugural Ontario Honda Dealers Indy at Markham. The 12-turn, 2.19-mile (3.52 km)  90 lap-race was the second new venue in 2026 following Phoenix and wedged between the upcoming Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington DC next weekend. As with all new venues, driver and team prospects were unknown, made complicated here because the promoter was not able to complete the track build on time.

This changed the pulse and pace of what are incredible fast IndyCar race weekends. What didn’t change was the ensuing fast, tough and aggressive driving along with severe crashes. The ensuing chaos ultimately put a premium on a driver’s ability to run cleanly while meticulously adhering to changing team strategies. There were 258 on-track passes, 242 of those for position – many of them high-risk overtakes. Continue reading →

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The 2027 NTT IndyCar Series Schedule Partially Announced

Posted on 12 August 2026 by Ken Zino

“It has been another remarkable year of growth through our powerful partnership with FOX Sports, and we look forward to focusing on even greater opportunities through the 2027 NTT IndyCar Series schedule,” Penske Entertainment Corp. President and CEO Mark Miles said. “We are pleased to confirm Phase One of next year’s championship alongside another accelerated start with races in St. Petersburg, Phoenix and Arlington. 2026 has been proof of concept that our sport is fueled by an expanding presence across marquee events and destinations, and we look forward to carrying that momentum into 2027.”

During the current 2026 NTT IndyCar Series season, viewership is up 16% from the previous season, creating the highest viewership of the championship since 2008. Season 2027 will mark the second consecutive year, and just the fifth time in the 118-year history of the IndyCar Series, that a season begins on three consecutive weekends. Continue reading →

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Alex Palou All But Assured of 2026 NTT IndyCar Series Title

Posted on 10 August 2026 by Ken Zino

Alex Palou is now clearly the favorite to post a record-tying fourth consecutive NTT IndyCar Series championship and fifth overall title with his victory Sunday in the OnlyBulls Grand Prix of Portland.* Palou earned his sixth victory of the season and 25th of his career, driving his No. 10 DHL Chip Ganassi Racing Honda to a 4.1167-second victory over the No. 60 SiriusXM Honda of NTT P1 Award winner Felix Rosenqvist of Meyer Shank Racing w/Curb Agajani, finishing second. Continue reading →

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IndyCar – Palou Wins at Nashville Superspeedway

Posted on 21 July 2026 by Ken Zino

“I can’t believe it! I started P4, shuffled a little bit from back to front and then we were a bit lucky with a yellow and we went from P3 to P1. It was great, it was awesome. The car was awesome. I was super confident in the end, but it was a close battle with Josef [Josef Newgarden Team Penske Dallara/Chevrolet- AutoCrat] there for a little bit. Thank you to all the fans for sticking with us today, on the Monday. Thank you, Honda, for the amazing power we had today on track. And on to the next one,” said Palou. Continue reading →

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WEC – Ford Hypercar V8 moves from Dyno to Race Car

Posted on 16 July 2026 by Ken Zino

Ford Racing’s (NYSE: F) WEC Hypercar program moved from dynamometer cells in Dearborn to race cars in France last week. Competing in the Hypercar class, the Ford-powered, Ford-built and Ford-raced prototype will make its Le Mans debut in the event’s 95th running in June 2027.*

“The engine’s development phase is already showing great promise on the dynos in Dearborn, where we’ve been pushing the limits of its performance and durability – and learning a lot at the same time. That dyno work, combined with parallel progress on the chassis side with ORECA, has now converged into a complete package ready for its next phase,” said Dan Sayers, WEC Hypercar Program Manager at Ford Racing. Continue reading →

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