r/INDYCAR 11d ago

AMA Over Scott Sharp here! 1996 Indy Racing League Champion. I'll be doing an AMA Thursday, December 19 starting at 11am EST.

198 Upvotes

EDIT 1: We're live!! Thank you to everyone who posted a question, Ill do my best to get to everyone!!!

Hey! It's Scott Sharp, and I’m excited to announce that I’ll be doing an AMA this Thursday, December 19, at 11 AM EST!

I’d love to chat about my experiences in racing, share some stories, and answer any questions you might have. Whether you’re curious about my time as a champion, want to know what I'm up to now or just want to talk about motorsports in general, I’m here for it!

Looking forward to connecting with you all, let's do this!!

Thank you everyone for joining the AMA!!!! It was fun to look down memory with you guys... If want to keep up with what Im up to, please check out Seven Cells

See you next time!!!


r/INDYCAR 3d ago

Discussion r/INDYCAR Weekly General Chat — December 24, 2024

3 Upvotes

Welcome to this week's r/INDYCAR general chat thread.

Feel free to use this thread to discuss whatever you feel like, that might not deserve it's own post.

Ask questions, answer questions, introduce yourself, or just post random thoughts!

For additional chat and conversation, you may also wish to join our Discord server.


r/INDYCAR 7h ago

Article Rinus Veekay opens up about ECR exit in interview: Ed threw me out like bulky garbage.

Post image
159 Upvotes

r/INDYCAR 5h ago

News Marshall Pruett: upgraded steering wheels coming to IndyCar for 2025

Thumbnail
racer.com
72 Upvotes

r/INDYCAR 2h ago

Off Topic Jeff Andretti drove a Supertouring Ford Mondeo Ghia in the inaugural North American Touring Car Championship in 1996.

Post image
24 Upvotes

r/INDYCAR 21h ago

Photo I am now a proud owner of the Micro Machines 1996 Indianapolis 500 starting grid!

Thumbnail
gallery
582 Upvotes

r/INDYCAR 18h ago

Photo Some Monterrey grand prix photos, shared in r/Monterrey

Thumbnail reddit.com
92 Upvotes

r/INDYCAR 3h ago

Question I'm searching for Indycar crashes from the 70s

3 Upvotes

I'm looking for Indycar crashes that happened in the 1970s that have some kind of severity. Only criteria is the crash has to have footage on the internet and be non fatal.

I'm aware of the races where the footage has been lost, like Merle Bettenhausens 1972 Michigan crash. However, outside of Salt Walther, I dont know much about that era of Indycar.


r/INDYCAR 2h ago

Question Indy 500 questions. Tickets, E Stand, and RV Options

4 Upvotes

Hi everyone,

I’m planning to attend my first Indy 500 this year, and I have a few questions. I’ve read in some posts that resale tickets tend to become available around March—does that sound accurate? Should I buy tickets now to ensure I have some locked in, or would it be better to wait?

I’m particularly interested in finding tickets in E Stand. I realize those are some of the most sought-after seats, but is there a realistic chance of getting them on resale?

I’ve already booked a hotel, but I’m also curious about RV options for future races. Is it possible to rent an RV spot and have a company deliver the RV to the track so I wouldn’t have to drive it? I know it’s probably too late to arrange something like this for 2025, but it’s definitely something I’d consider for 2026.

Thanks in advance for your help!


r/INDYCAR 10h ago

Question Question about Toronto race

11 Upvotes

Me and my girlfriend will travel to Toronto next year in july. I noticed the Indycar race is from 18th to 20th.

I would love to experience an Indycar race as it will probably be a once in a lifetime oppertunity. Will we still be able to do some citytripping during that weekend? Or will it be to busy, or the city been locked down?

The circuit doesn´t seem to big atleast.


r/INDYCAR 1d ago

Off Topic In 1997, after his F1 hopes were dashed by the Mastercard Lola debacle, Vincenzo Sospiri drove a Dallara-Oldsmobile for Team Scandia in the Indy Racing League.

Post image
122 Upvotes

r/INDYCAR 15h ago

Discussion Favorite Driver | Past/Present

14 Upvotes

Id like to know everyone's favorite active indycar driver and one that is no longer active


r/INDYCAR 23h ago

Article Indycar's Best Passer 2024

Thumbnail
racer.com
41 Upvotes

r/INDYCAR 1d ago

Discussion 1998 - Cheating accusations between Foyt and Menard

49 Upvotes

There was a lot of controversy in 1998 with Menard accusing Foyt of sandbagging and cheating, getting extra power somewhere. At one point, Menard pulled Robbie Buhl from the series for a few races, which, I can't imagine that happening these days! I recall Rece Davis on ESPN saying "just what the IRL needs, fewer people at its races".

Anyone else remember this happening or have any insider info on this?


r/INDYCAR 1d ago

Discussion I would just like to give thanks to the NTT Indycar YouTube channel

145 Upvotes

The full race replays have been such a blessing. Its so awesome to watch races from the late 80's all the way to 2024. They have genuinely cured a lot of loneliness (specially during the holidays). My father (passed in 2017, he's been watching since the 80s) got me into the sport and racing in general. Ever since I was born I spent every July at Mid-Ohio. Watching all the full races helps me carry his spirit on. A lot has changed since 2017 and im sad he's missing on the new age of Indy. I would just like to say thank you to whoever is uploading the full races. Happy holidays y'all!


r/INDYCAR 2d ago

Off Topic 3 time Indycar Champion Bobby Rahal was briefly an F1 Driver.

Post image
217 Upvotes

r/INDYCAR 2d ago

Off Topic 1985 Indy 500 Winner and 1988 Indycar Champion Danny Sullivan drove for Tyrrell in the 1983 F1 Season.

Post image
60 Upvotes

r/INDYCAR 2d ago

Question What is this helmet?

Thumbnail
gallery
80 Upvotes

Hello everyone,

What year is this helmet from? It seems to be signed by Bobby Rahal. I don’t know if it’s legit.


r/INDYCAR 2d ago

Podcast Dinner With Racers Podcast. Barry Wanser

Thumbnail
podcasts.apple.com
53 Upvotes

r/INDYCAR 2d ago

Podcast Dinner with Racers Podcast Graham Rahal

Thumbnail
podcasts.apple.com
30 Upvotes

r/INDYCAR 3d ago

Article "I honestly think he could become the first NASCAR driver to win the [Indy 500]." While he has shown some glimpses, don't you think it still seems too good to be true?

Thumbnail
essentiallysports.com
148 Upvotes

I understand the hype around Larson, but it just seems a distant dream.


r/INDYCAR 3d ago

Discussion Are Indycar parts rare?

29 Upvotes

I was recently scrolling on Facebook marketplace and found the engine cover to a ir-05 indycar for $200 I instantly offered $175 and the guy agreed. I’ve never seen anything like this on anywhere to buy something like this. I am a huge indycar fan so this really works out for me but I was wondering if anyone else had anything similar to this?


r/INDYCAR 3d ago

IndyCar Easily The Best Thrift Shop Find Of My Life

Post image
364 Upvotes

Christmas came early!


r/INDYCAR 3d ago

Discussion Honda and Nissan to merge and form world’s 3rd largest car company - any likely implications for current IndyCar engine supply/engine badging?

Thumbnail
apnews.com
179 Upvotes

r/INDYCAR 3d ago

Photo Little bit of an early Christmas, a treasure found.

Thumbnail
gallery
69 Upvotes

r/INDYCAR 4d ago

Off Topic PREMA announces Wheldon for 2025 F4 Programme

Thumbnail premaracing.com
257 Upvotes

r/INDYCAR 4d ago

Article PREMA sets date for first IndyCar test

Thumbnail
racer.com
92 Upvotes