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Honda’s New Turbo V-6 LMP1 Engine

Honda Performance Development has introduced a new LMP1 customer engine. The Honda HR22T is a direct-injection, turbocharged 2.2-liter V-6 based on the Indianapolis 500-winning motor from the IndyCar race series.

By John Beltz Snyder | August 08, 2013
Memorial Day Motorsports Recap

Two legs of motorsport’s Triple Crown take place on the last Sunday of May—the Indianapolis 500 and the Formula 1 Grand Prix of Monaco. Naturally, we parked ourselves in front of the TV for a healthy portion of Sunday, and watched some racing.

By Brandon Turkus | May 28, 2013
Blog: Winding Road At The Indy 500

There is an anticipation that comes with attending an event like Indy that differs from other things in life. I just got home from Indy yesterday, and I’m already looking forward to the 2013 race. After this year’s race, though, I’m not really sure I’ll ever attend it the way I used to.

By Brandon Turkus | May 29, 2012
List: Top Ten Indy 500 Winners

The 96th running of the Indianapolis 500-Mile Race is this weekend. Indy is one of the crown jewels of the international racing calendar, along with the Monaco Grand Prix (also this weekend), the 24 Hours of Le Mans, and the Daytona 500. Since the first running in 1911, there have been countless personalities that have crossed the finish line.

By Peter Nelson | May 22, 2012
Links: Centennial Indianapolis 500 Approaches

The 100th running of the Indianapolis 500 is this Sunday, so, of course, Indy has been popping up in the news a quite a bit this week. To get you caught up, here are some of the stories emerging online ahead of the race.

By John Beltz Snyder | May 26, 2011
USPS Issues Indianapolis 500 Centennial Stamp

The United States Postal Service has issued Indianapolis 500 Forever Stamp to celebrate the centennial of the famous race. The 100th Indy 500 will take place on Sunday, May 25. The stamp depicts the race’s first winner, Ray Harroun, in his self-designed Marmon Wasp, a six-cylinder, black and yellow car.

By John Beltz Snyder | May 24, 2011
Forgotten Racing Heroes: Sir Jack Brabham

The name Sir Jack Brabham is very well known among Formula 1 fans, but lately Sir Jack has been fading into the background and we thought we would refresh everyone’s memories with his mind-boggling accomplishments.

By Natasha Colah | October 21, 2010

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