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Power to the People

The author and racing journalist John Oreovicz recently published a book -- Class of '99 -- that covers the 1999 CART season. While I haven't dug into the book yet, I've read a few pages here and there and I will get around to reading the rest soon. Oreo has been making the rounds plugging … Continue reading Power to the People

Herta to F1 — Sorta

Photo credit -- Penske Entertainment: Joe Skibinski It's been a total non-secret that Colton Herta has always wanted to drive in Formula 1. He was one of the rumored drivers during the entire Andretti Autosport-to-F1 saga, and when it was announced that Cadillac was the chosen American entity to join the sport in 2026, that … Continue reading Herta to F1 — Sorta

Nashville Wrap-Up

Media credit: Penske Entertainment: Joe Skibinski IndyCar dropped the curtain on the 2025 season yesterday at Nashville, and the long winter begins. It's 181 days until the 2026 opener at St. Pete, but who's counting? Yeah, I know, we all are. Here's what's weird: it's been more than 200 days since the Super Bowl, and … Continue reading Nashville Wrap-Up

What The Fox Is Going On?

It's been a couple of weeks since it was announced that Fox had bought a significant stake in both IndyCar and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, and it's taken me that long to sort through how I feel about the whole thing. Of course, like anything at the start, it's all kittens and rainbows. Fox is … Continue reading What The Fox Is Going On?

Will Power. Make it Make Sense

Photo credit: Penske Entertainment: Chris Jones Sometimes the racing world baffles me. Growing up following stick-and-ball sports, I've always believed that pro sports are a meritocracy. The best players play. Yes, I know that there are always politics involved. Trust me, covering minor league baseball for 15 years, I watched players with seven-figure bonuses get … Continue reading Will Power. Make it Make Sense

Wrapping Up Monterrey

We're back! Well, we've actually never been away, it just seems like it. I think between us, Abby and I have attended most of the races this season, but haven't done anything on the blog/podcast side. Oh, well, it's Monday, isn't that when all good things start? Anyway, yesterday was another runaway win for Alex … Continue reading Wrapping Up Monterrey

IndyCar Silly Season: Surprises and Predictions for the Final Races

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-xmij8-16ad9d1 Welcome to Fast Cars, Fast Girls, hosted by Abby Meyer and Mike Knapp. After a busy summer, Abby and Mike are back to discuss the latest developments in the IndyCar series. The episode kicks off with an in-depth look at David Malukas' early Silly Season moves and his transition to Asian Port Racing. The … Continue reading IndyCar Silly Season: Surprises and Predictions for the Final Races