Mike Haag

Mike Haag has covered motorsports in San Antonio and South Texas for more than 36 years. In addition to covering motorsports for the San Antonio Express-News for nearly 28 years, Mike also has co-hosted TrackSmack with Dawn Murphy for 18 race seasons. In addition to being a writer, Mike taught high school English and Journalism for 30 years before retiring in May, 2020.


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By Mike Haag On Monday, May 22nd, 2017
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Indy 500 drivers visiting 21 cities on Tuesday for annual multi-city media tour

INDIANAPOLIS – In what has become an annual Indianapolis 500 tradition, the 33 participating Verizon IndyCar Series drivers will fan out across North America on Tuesday of race week to spread the word about More...

By Mike Haag On Sunday, May 21st, 2017
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Scott Dixon captures Indy 500 pole with fastest speed average in 21 years

INDIANAPOLIS – Scott Dixon thrilled Indianapolis 500 qualifying fans like they haven’t been in more than two decades, capturing the pole position for the 101st Indianapolis 500 presented by PennGrade More...

By Mike Haag On Sunday, May 21st, 2017
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‘What They’re Saying’ from Indianapolis 500 Pole Day at Indianapolis Motor Speedway

Alexander Rossi. Photo by Joe Skibinski SIMON PAGENAUD (No. 1 Menards Team Penske Chevrolet, 2016 Verizon IndyCar Series champion, 2017 championship leader): “The Menards Chevrolet had great balance again More...

By Mike Haag On Sunday, May 21st, 2017
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Capps, Brown and Gray win Wally trophies at NHRA Heartland Nationals

Courtesy of the NHRA TOPEKA, Kan. – Ron Capps raced his NAPA Auto Parts Dodge Charger R/T to his fourth consecutive Funny Car victory this season Sunday at the 29th annual Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals presented More...

By Mike Haag On Sunday, May 21st, 2017
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Photo gallery: Practice, press conferences at Indianapolis Motor Speedway

INDIANAPOLIS – A look back at the Verizon IndyCar Series practice and press conference photos for the upcoming Indy 500.  All photos are provided courtesy of Michael C. Johnson.  Click below to see More...