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After an offseason that spanned five months and was packed with news, the IndyCar Series is back on track this weekend on the sun-baked streets of St. Petersburg, Florida. 2022 brought fans an exciting championship battle that ended with Team Penske’s Will Power claiming his second series championship. It also showcased countless exciting moments, from Marcus […] READ MORE
The 2023 IndyCar Series season is officially underway as the annual “Spring Training” open test concluded at The Thermal Club in California. This week, IndyCar set up camp at The Thermal Club, a private “country club” located in Riverside County, California. Usually, the club’s asphalt is reserved for members to drive on, but for a […] READ MORE
In 2022, something was different for Will Power. Throughout his championship run, something brand-new came to the Australian. A fresh, positive attitude. For most of his career, two-time IndyCar Series champion Will Power wasn’t known as the nicest driver on the grid. The 41-year-old has made his feelings known to both drivers and officials on multiple occasions, […] READ MORE
By the time the Indianapolis 500 came around in 2016, 24-year-old Alexander Rossi had only made five previous starts in IndyCar. But what happened on May 29th, 2016 in Indianapolis would prove to be the starting point to a successful career to date. Leadup It was a pretty average summer day in Indianapolis with the […] READ MORE
As Preparations for 2023 Continue, Arrow McLaren SP has finalized its roster in a three-car lineup along with new team management. It was a big day for McLaren’s IndyCar operation! Their 2023 quest to overtake Team Penske is now shaping up. Following the sudden resignation of Taylor Kiel as Team President, it caught the open-wheel […] READ MORE
Brian Barnhart, A prominent IndyCar figure most recently of Andretti Autosport, has joined Arrow McLaren SP in an undisclosed role. In a developing story out of Indianapolis, Brian Barnhart, former Vice President of IndyCar competition and two-time IndyCar race director, has joined Arrow McLaren SP in an undisclosed role. On Tuesday, Team President Taylor Kiel resigned unexpectedly […] READ MORE
In a surprising development out of Indianapolis, Arrow McLaren SP’s IndyCar operation suddenly finds themselves without Team President Taylor Kiel. At Last Word on Sports, we were reviewing the record-setting calendar for the 2023 Formula 1 season when we received breaking news from the IndyCar Series. Taylor Kiel, Team President for Arrow McLaren SP was […] READ MORE
Can fences be mended when two parties sue one another under the guise of a breach of a contract? Apparently, yes they can. After a tumultuous display of back-and-forth issues between driver and car owner, the likes of which American open-wheel racing has not seen in thirty years, a compromise is seemingly met for all parties […] READ MORE
When the green flag waved, there were five drivers in contention for the Astor Cup. But after 95 laps around Laguna Seca, Will Power became a two-time champion. Will Power started off his post-race press conference by saying “I couldn’t really enjoy the pole yesterday because I was so focused on the race.” But with the […] READ MORE
With Gateway looming and just three races left on the schedule, the IndyCar Series championship battle is heating up with seven drivers within 60 points of the points lead. Scott Dixon once again showed his prowess at street circuits with a win at Nashville’s Music City Grand Prix two weeks back. Speaking on the championship fight […] READ MORE
Born and raised in the suburbs of Indianapolis, Gabe has been intrigued by motorsports for most of his life. He joined the LWOS team as lead IndyCar writer in April 2022 before being promoted to Editor of the North American Division in August of that year. Outside of racing, he is a huge fan of the Colts, Pacers, and rock music. Gabe currently studies Broadcast and Digital Journalism at Syracuse University.