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Perfect Storm: IndyCar’s Las Vegas Nightmare 0 (0)

Investigators called it a “perfect storm” of factors coming together to create one of the worst tragedies auto racing had seen. IndyCar’s Las Vegas finale in 2011 was a major success until the race began. It was to be the final moment for a troubled 15-year period for IndyCar and the beginning of a bright new future. New hope from a fresh CEO and a $5 million dollar challenge built the race into a must-see spectacle. But drivers were concerned about the safety of their cars on the fast Las Vegas Motor Speedway. An unimaginable turn of events took the [See More…]

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IndyCar vs Formula 1 car: Technical Comparison 0 (0)

Which is faster: Lewis Hamilton’s Formula 1 car, or Scott Dixon’s IndyCar? Both have had major success in their respective championships, but how different are the two machines? Using our latest 3D animations, Jake Boxall-Legge breaks down everything there is to compare with IndyCar and Formula 1 cars, from aerodynamics, power, tyres, fuel and more. 0:00 Comparing IndyCar and Formula 1 1:11 Comparing The Stats 2:09 Halo vs Aeroscreen 2:46 The Aerodynamics 4:36 Engine vs Engine 5:39 Fuel Types 6:22 Tyres, Steering and Refuelling 7:12 Lap Times at Circuit of the Americas 7:46 Race Tracks and Formats 8:21 Why You [See More…]

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The IndyCar Split: Anger and Division in CART | Part I 0 (0)

*WATCH Part II: IRL vs CART — https://youtu.be/GnT2NaFUy1I* In 1996, IndyCar racing split in two. CART versus IRL. The open-wheel split tore apart institutions, fans, tracks, and teams. A stunning collection of personalities determined to gain power, keep others from getting power, and all thinking they knew what was best for Indy car. Now 25 years later, a look back on racing’s civil war. Part I explores what led to the split. CART had success but also a lot of criticism from both team owners and fans. CART controlled the IndyCar season, but not the Indy 500. With a dismissive [See More…]

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RAW VIDEO — IndyCar Red Bull Aeroscreen Testing at Indy 0 (0)

Take a look at the raw footage from today’s first test of IndyCar’s Red Bull Advanced Technologies aeroscreen, the answer to Formula One’s halo cockpit safety device. Watch the footage and decide for yourself how you feel about the aeroscreen at speed and in action. Scott Dixon for PNC Chip Ganassi Racing and Will Power for Team Penske are doing the driving duties. #IndyCar #FormulaOne #Halo LINK TO MY NEW PATREON PAGE: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=5599217 For more motorsport videos, IndyCar, and Indy 500 content, be sure to subscribe and LIKE the video! Instagram: https://instagram.com/davidlandonyoutube/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DavidLandOnYouTube Twitter: https://twitter.com/DLand91 Watch Indianapolis Motor Speedway [See More…]