Unlike Formula 1, IndyCar doesn’t have a team championship. They have a driver’s championship, an engine manufacturer championship, even a championship for the pit crews. But there’s nothing to rank…
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IndyCar Arlington Day 1: 5 Hot Takes From A Meaningful Practice
After much anticipation, we finally saw IndyCars on the 2.73-mile, 14-turn street course at Arlington Friday afternoon. While practice isn’t racing we did learn a few thing that will set…
Race Reaction: 5 Key Takeaways from St. Petersburg and What They Mean for the Season
Every year, IndyCar teams come to the Florida Gulf Coast full of optimism. And folks like us head into the season full of questions and desperate for answers. While one…
Enter The Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg Victory Lane Game
We had some technical difficulties with this week’s format. Please email your answers to admin@ridesanddrives.com Answer these five questions:Who will finish first?Who will finish second?Who will finish third?You get one…
Team Radio: Dallara DW12 Updates
We discuss the recent updates that were tested on the Dallara DW12 chassis as well as the pros and cons of a single chassis series. Harvey longs for the days…
It’s that time of year, when the action off the track is as interesting as the racing. We look at which drivers have found new seats, who are still looking…
Team Radio: 2026 IndyCar Schedule Reaction
IndyCar released the 2026 Schedule today and we’re already excited for the start of the season. We have two new venues, one classic track returning, and our least favorite track…
IndyCar News: No Mexico Race In 2026 And We’re Sad
What many IndyCar fans had hoped would be a triumphant return to Mexico in 2026, has been derailed thanks to the FIFA world cup according to IndyCar officials. In a…
XPEL Grand Prix at Road America: Palou Shines, Penske’s Struggles Continue.
For a team that’s won 244 races, 17 championships, 305 poles and 20 Indianapolis 500s over the past 5 decades in IndyCar, the 2025 season is a bit of a…
