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With 10 podiums across 10 seasons in Formula 1 and six podiums in less than three seasons in IndyCar, Romain Grosjean has made quite a resume for himself. But there is one thing that he is still missing: a win in IndyCar. When Romain Grosjean with Dale Coyne Racing for the 2021 IndyCar season, it made a […] READ MORE
Produced by VICE and airing on The CW, “100 Days to Indy” debuted on April 27th. The docuseries will follow the IndyCar series from before the start of this season up until the Indianapolis 500 on May 28th. WARNING: THIS ARTICLE CONTAINS SPOILERS. Likely inspired by the success of Netflix’s “Drive to Survive”, the Formula […] READ MORE
Scott McLaughlin and his crew used strategy and speed to win at Barber Motorsports Park last weekend, earning Team Penske another victory. The talk around the paddock this past weekend at Barber Motorsports Park was will it be a two-stop or three-stop pit strategy to win the race? Scott McLaughlin, along with his crew (Thristy […] READ MORE
The first NTT IndyCar Series race of 2023 was action-packed. Big accidents, championship contenders colliding, and a close battle for the win saw Marcus Ericsson go to victory lane. Plenty to talk about, so let’s get into it. Five takeaways from the IndyCar Grand Prix of St. Petersburg. 1. Ericsson survives again Whenever Marcus Ericsson […] READ MORE
With the green flag flying in less than 24 hours in St. Petersburg, its only right that we take look and see who will excel and who will surprise in the 2023 IndyCar Series season. IndyCar is officially back this weekend, and with that comes the first edition of the IndyCar roundtable. As always, there […] READ MORE
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
What is the legacy behind the Astor Cup and what propelled it to become the most coveted league championship of open-wheel racing in the USA? First, let’s set the picture for the introduction of the Astor Cup. The year was 1915. In the United States, Olive Kline and Reinald Werrenrath’s Hello Frisco! was the year’s […] READ MORE
After a season that has stretched over sixteen races dating back to February, it is finally time for the 2022 IndyCar Series season to come to an end at Laguna Seca. It was a dry, hot Sunday afternoon at Portland International Raceway one week ago. But for Team Penske’s Scott McLaughlin, the heat was a […] READ MORE
It was a beautiful sunny day in the city of roses! With only a few white clouds in an otherwise bright blue sky, a high temperature of 82 degrees Fahrenheit that oversaw a packed house on Labor Day Sunday provided a picturesque setting for the penultimate round for the 2022 IndyCar Series season. 25 competitors […] READ MORE
A life-long enthusiast of automobile racing, Thomas Hughes is privileged to share this enthusiasm with readers of Last Word on Sports!
From his introduction to the sport on his hometown CBS affiliate, he was hooked!
The heartbeat of competition.
The drama of the moment.
The essence of what sports are all about.
He looks forward to hearing what readers think of his coverage across Formula One, the NTT Data IndyCar Series, and the Camping World SRX Series.