Upon Further Review: From Unforgettable to Unwatchable
IndyCar’s showing at Iowa was nothing short of disappointing, and then some.
Christopher DeHarde has covered IndyCar racing and the Road to Indy for various outlets since 2014. In addition to open wheel racing, DeHarde has also covered IMSA and various short track racing events around Indiana. Originally from New Orleans, DeHarde moved to the Indianapolis area in 2017 to further pursue a career as a motorsports writer.
IndyCar’s showing at Iowa was nothing short of disappointing, and then some.
Carpenter’s weekend saw both of his efforts cut short by late crashes not of his own making.
It is VeeKay’s first top-five finish since the 2022 Iowa doubleheader.
Newgarden endured a strange slew of pit-road penalties late in the race.
Rasmussen is confirmed for two more starts with Ed Carpenter Racing this year.
Malukas is entering only his second race for Meyer Shank Racing since his return from an offseason injury.
A long-standing practice in IndyCar continues to hamper the integrity of its races.
Grosjean drove a calm and quiet race to climb to a fourth-place result.
Power needed a little more heat in his tires to have a chance to qualify better at Laguna Seca.
Road America always put on a show for race day; this year, the action crept through the rest of the weekend.