16th and Georgetown

Website Change

James — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 20:50:52 +0000

First off I would like to thank all of you who visit my site on a daily/weekly/monthly basis. But over recent weeks I have experienced some difficulties with my site, so I decided to make a change before the season begins to avoid major technical difficulties. My new web address is 16thAndGeorgetown.blogspot.com or to make it a little easier just 16thAndGeorgetown.com

Thanks again, and I look forward to covering the 2009 Indycar season

What Could You Do With The Superbowl Commercial Revenue

James — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 16:33:53 +0000

There will be 69 commercials shown during the Superbowl on Sunday night. With NBC charging a rather “reasonable” 3 millon bucks for a 30 second time slot, bringing in a total of 207 million dollars. So…. you may be asking yourself, what could I do with 207 million? Well heres a few ideas:

Become top tier primary sponsor on 29 full season well funded Indycars

For more ideas check out my revamped site 16thAndGeorgetown.com

Website Change

James — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 07:13:52 +0000

Thanks again, and I look forward to covering the 2009 Indycar season

Bryan Herta Purchases Playa del Racing

James — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 18:12:10 +0000

Although rumored a couple days ago, today Bryan Herta announced that he has purchased Playa del racing. At last check Playa del had 1 Firestone Indy Lights Dallara and two Indycar Panoz chassis. However I believe that the only track that the Panoz’s are sanctioned to run at is Indy. Bryan Herta Racing will run his Indy Lights team out of the Vision racing garages, where he coincidentally was hired on mid season as a drivers coach after being fired from the AGR ALMS program.

Rice Earns A Rolex

James — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 20:33:26 +0000

What do Bobby Rahal, Mark Donohue, Arie Luyendyk, and Buddy Rice all have in common? …..They have all won both the Indianapolis 500 and the 24 Hours of Daytona. The 2004 Indy Champ with teamates Antonio Garcia, Darren Law and David Donohue (son of Mark) beat out 51 other cars for the overall Rolex 24 Hours Championship. With a rough last couple seasons, the rumored Rubicon/Pacific Coast driver has earned his way onto one of the most prestige lists in racing.

Others Who have won the 24 Hours Of Daytona & Indy 500

Mario Andretti
A.J. Foyt
Al Unser Sr.
Al Unser Jr.
Dan Wheldon
Scott Dixon
Juan Montoya
Dario Franchitti

Indianapolis 500 Centennial Era Videos

James — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 22:00:35 +0000

I would like to thank PK the Communications Manager at IMS for the heads up on these great Centennial Era Moments videos. There will be many more to come in the future.

A.J. Foyt

Rick Mears

Juan Montoya

Mario Andretti

Gordon Johncock

Bourdais To Stay In F1

James — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 23:24:49 +0000

Speed TV reports that Sebastian Bourdais is set to sign with Toro Rosso and forgo the rumored NHL vacancy. The move would leave the seat open to Robert Doornbos who has been long rumored to sign for 09′.

Mike Conway Confirmed For 09′ Indycar Ride

James — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 20:18:22 +0000

Former F1 test driver, Mike Conway has been confirmed to drive one of Dreyer & Reinbold’s Dallara’s in 09′. Conway who tested last year with Panther will get his first seat time with D&R on Feb. 24 & 25 at Homestead Miami Speedway for Indycar’s first open test in 2009.

“I’m looking forward to the opportunity to race in the U.S. with Dreyer & Reinbold Racing in the IndyCar Series,” Conway said. “I’ll be visiting a lot of new tracks for the first time, especially oval tracks, but I’m very much looking forward to the challenge.”

The addition of Conway leaves in question the Indycar careers of Buddy Rice, Milka Duno and Townsend Bell. Although Rice has been previously rumored to be a virtual lock to pilot the D&R Dad’s Root Beer sponsored Dallara in 09′ nothing has been confirmed, but Mike King and Kevin Lee report that D&R may have severed ties with the veteran. I still expect Dreyer & Reinbold to announce a second car in the near future to be driven by Rice, Duno and/or Bell.

Month Of May Suffers Practice Cut Backs

James — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 23:31:02 +0000

The Indy 500 and Month Of May are no exception to the worldwide economic slowdown, and to help fight the cost IMS has cut back on its Month of May activities.

Glass Half Empty: Rookie orientation and Indy Lights Practice will come on Tuesday (5th) and Wednesday (6th) in 09′ apposed to the previous Sunday and Monday as it has been the past couple years. The next Monday and Tuesday will have no track activity as it has been the last couple years but this year there will be an added day of Wednesday with the cars in the garages.

Glass Half Full: All in all I count a total of 3 days being lost to the cut back, which isn’t terrible considering the economic times. The good news is that they are sticking with the 4 day, 2 weekend schedule, plus there will be an added hot air balloon race at the beginning of the month to commemorate the first ever race at IMS. My question is if IMS will cut back the price of Bronze Badges? ….I doubt it

16th and Georgetown

Website Change

What Could You Do With The Superbowl Commercial Revenue

Website Change

More Indianapolis Motor Speedway Centennial Era Videos

Bryan Herta Purchases Playa del Racing

Rice Earns A Rolex

Indianapolis 500 Centennial Era Videos

Bourdais To Stay In F1

Mike Conway Confirmed For 09′ Indycar Ride

Month Of May Suffers Practice Cut Backs