Racing Interruptus

The world of racing, just like all other sports and just about everything else, has been impacted seriously by the Coronavirus pandemic.  The postponement and outright cancellation of major events, to include Formula One Grands Prix and the Indianapolis 500, are stark...

Does the Aeroscreen Spoil Indy Cars?

In the Past Let’s get something out of the way right up front: I’m an old guy who misses the days of variety and innovative thinking at Indy.  While I am by no stretch an engineer or mechanic, Chris Economaki once described me in his Editor’s Notebook as “a nuts and...

What Does the Hertz Bankruptcy Mean?

Economic Repercussions for the Auto Industry and Car Owners Hertz, the 102-year-old and iconic car rental company, filed for bankruptcy protection on May 22.  The obvious reason was the coronavirus pandemic that crippled global travel, but like so many human victims...

Why Are All Those Cars There?

In March, professional sports and major concerts were postponed or canceled as one of the first steps taken to control the spread of the coronavirus.  So today, in May, why are the parking lots at arenas and stadia across the country full of cars? From the Wells Fargo...

The Very Real Consequences of Virtual Racing

Writing for the newsletter of the Eastern Motorsports Press Association last month, we included the following personal opinion – which we now think has been proven false: “Virtual racing doesn’t interest me.  Racing – actual racing – is a challenge of man and machine,...