Star driver Josef Newgarden fights back tears, accepts blame for breaking rules in IndyCar scandal

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Reigning Indianapolis 500 champion Josef Newgarden blinked back tears Friday as he accepted blame for manipulating the push-to-pass system in his season-opening IndyCar win that has since been stripped, calling it an embarrassment and acknowledging that he may have a long road ahead in winning back the respect of his peers. During … Read more

Max Verstappen’s 9-Win Streak Ended By Stuck Brake In Australia

Max Verstappen’s Australian Grand Prix and his nearly historic winning streak were unexpectedly cut short when the right-rear brake on his Red Bull caught fire. Alex Palou took home a half-million-dollar check in IndyCar’s erroneously named $1 Million Challenge. It’s Monday, March 25, 2024 and this is Racing Recap, your summary of last weekend’s motorsports … Read more

Could A Mazda Miata Win The 1959 Indianapolis 500?

When car enthusiasts get together in groups, it’s inevitable that the bench racing hypotheticals will start flying. If Betty White was driving a Viper, do you think you could beat her in a race driving your Toyota Celica? Would Michael Schumacher in his prime beat Fangio if they were both driving the same car? How … Read more