Date archive for May, 2017
By Mike Haag On Sunday, May 28th, 2017
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“What They’re Saying” from the 101st Running of the Indianapolis 500

Takuma Sato talks to the media after winning the Indy 500 on Sunday. Photo by Dana Garrett Courtesy of the Verizon IndyCar Series SIMON PAGENAUD (No. 1 Menards Team Penske Chevrolet): “It wasn’t the More...

By Mike Haag On Sunday, May 28th, 2017
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Takuma Sato becomes first Japanese winner of Indy 500 in thrilling finish

Courtesy of the Verizon IndyCar Series INDIANAPOLIS – Many wondered if an experienced Formula One driver competing for Andretti Autosport could win the 101st Indianapolis 500 presented by PennGrade Motor Oil. More...

By Josh Farmer On Sunday, May 28th, 2017
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Max Chilton scores career best finish at Indy 500 on Sunday

By Josh Farmer INDIANAPOLIS – A career best day for Max Chilton ended so close, but yet so far. Max Chilton flies through Turn 1 at the Indianapolis 500. Photo by Chris Owens Chilton rebounded from falling More...

By Jay Hallas On Sunday, May 28th, 2017
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Dean Abbey wins Modified race Saturday at Memorial Showdown at 281 Speedway

By JM Hallas STEPHENVILLE, Texas – As part of the big Memorial weekend racing 281 Speedway hosted the Memorial Showdown on the ¼ mile, semi-banked, dirt oval just north of town. This weekend’s feature class More...

By Dixie Haag On Sunday, May 28th, 2017
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Craft Beer, Captain and Coke and Pulled Pork Sanwiches on the Menu for Charlotte

Courtesy of allrecipes.com I have been avoiding NASCAR. I have been depressed. With the announcement of Dale’s retirement I have had to come to terms with the fact that NASCAR is changing. I took some time More...