Tag Archives: Chip Ganassi Racing

Road America Kill – Palou and Honda Dominating IndyCar

Posted on 19 June 2023 by Ken Zino

“We were able to be consistent, be fast, and we’re going to keep this rolling into Mid-Ohio,” said Alex Palou post-race. “It’s still early, but obviously you want those [championship] points into your account rather than another one. We’re not going to lose the focus, we know we have a great team, we just need to continue being consistent and winning races.” Continue reading →

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The Brickyard – Honda vs Chevy at Indy 500 Sunday

Posted on 27 May 2022 by Ken Zino

Perhaps even more so after today’s “Carb  Day,” which used to be a practice session to allow teams to adjust, ahem, carburetors. Chip Ganassi Racing continued its May dominance as Tony Kanaan was the fastest overall and led three of the team’s drivers in the top four of the 2.5-mile lap chart Friday. The 2013 Indy 500 winner Kanaan’s top lap in the 90-minute session – shortened and started two hours late due to morning rain –  was 227.114 mph in the No. 1 The American Legion Chip Ganassi Racing Honda. Continue reading →

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Palou Driving a Honda is 2021 IndyCar Series Champion

Posted on 27 September 2021 by Ken Zino

Several crashes marred the Long Beach race – consistent with the season as several IndyCar drivers demonstrated the idiocy of making moves that were almost always likely to hurt theirs and other driver’s chances. Reigning 2020 champion Simon Pagenaud finished fifth with a decent run. Other drivers in contention weren’t so lucky or level headed. Josef Newgarden finished second and Scott Dixon, the six-time and reigning champion, finished third. Palou took the championship by 38 points over Newgarden. Continue reading →

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