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Griffin Schmoyer

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Lifelong sports junkie, currently studying Broadcast Journalism at Hofstra University. Lead writer for Indycar at The Checkered Flag.
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IndyCar

Power, Sato Take Poles for Bommarito Automotive Group 500 Doubleheader

By Griffin Schmoyer
August 29, 2020
2 Mins read

In a hot and humid qualifying session with little practice, Will Power and Takuma Sato took the poles for the Bommarito Automotive Group 500 doubleheader.

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IndyCar

PREVIEW: 2020 NTT Data IndyCar Series - Bommarito Automotive Group 500

By Griffin Schmoyer
August 27, 2020
2 Mins read
With only a few races left in the season, every point matters a bit more now. Here’s everything you need to know ahead of this weekend’s Bommarito Automotive Group 500 doubleheader.
IndyCar

Takuma Sato: "I think we had the best car" after Second Indianapolis 500 Victory

By Griffin Schmoyer
August 26, 2020
1 Mins read
After starting third, Takuma Sato won Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing’s second Indy 500 from the front row with what he says was “the best car” on the grid.
IndyCar

Takuma Sato Wins Chaotic 104th Indianapolis 500

By Griffin Schmoyer
August 24, 2020
6 Mins read
As the Brickyard claims the races of many rookies, Takuma Sato wins the 104th Indianapolis 500.
IndyCar

PREVIEW: 2020 NTT IndyCar Series - Indianapolis 500

By Griffin Schmoyer
August 20, 2020
3 Mins read
The time has almost come for one of the most prestigious races in the world! Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the 104th Indianapolis 500.
IndyCar

Rinus VeeKay: "That was the most amazing qualifying, I did not expect it!"

By Griffin Schmoyer
August 18, 2020
1 Mins read
In only his seventh IndyCar series race, rookie Rinus VeeKay will compete in the legendary Indianapolis 500… starting from fourth place.
IndyCar

Marco Andretti Sweeps Sunday Sessions, Chevrolet Improves

By Griffin Schmoyer
August 16, 2020
2 Mins read
Marco Andretti seems hellbent on breaking this Andretti curse, as he tops the late practice session only hours after taking pole.
IndyCar

Marco Andretti Continues Dominance, Edges Dixon to Indianapolis 500 Pole

By Griffin Schmoyer
August 16, 2020
2 Mins read
Fastest all weekend, Marco Andretti beat Scott Dixon by the finest of margins to win his maiden Indy 500 pole.
IndyCar

"Marc"-ed Man: Andretti the Driver to Beat on Saturday

By Griffin Schmoyer
August 15, 2020
2 Mins read
Andretti Autosport took the top four spots on Saturday with Marco Andretti fastest as grid spots 10-33 were set for the 104th Indianapolis 500.
IndyCar

Andretti and Honda Dominate as Marco Goes Fastest on Fast Friday

By Griffin Schmoyer
August 14, 2020
2 Mins read
Honda put nine cars in the top ten on Fast Friday, with Marco Andretti on top. Chevrolet have to be worried about their pace going into qualifying Saturday.
Formula 1

Red Bull Aim to Keep Momentum Going in the Barcelona Heat

By Griffin Schmoyer
August 13, 2020
2 Mins read
After taking advantage of the heat and putting both cars in the top five last weekend, Red Bull look for another strong race in a Spanish Grand Prix full of unknowns.
IndyCar

James Hinchcliffe Tops First Indianapolis 500 Practice Session

By Griffin Schmoyer
August 12, 2020
1 Mins read
In the last race on his part time schedule, James Hinchcliffe tops the first practice session for the 104th Indianapolis 500.
IndyCar

Hildebrand Returns to Indianapolis with Dreyer & Reinbold Racing

By Griffin Schmoyer
August 11, 2020
1 Mins read
For the third year in a row, J.R. Hildebrand returns to the “Greatest Spectacle in Racing” with Dreyer & Reinbold Racing.
Formula 1

Mixed Emotions for AlphaTauri as strategy helped Kvyat but hurt Gasly at 70th Anniversary Grand Prix

By Griffin Schmoyer
August 10, 2020
3 Mins read
Scuderia AlphaTauri lament what could have been as strategy helped Daniil Kvyat into the points paying positions but knocked Pierre Gasly out of them.
Formula 1

Racing Point's Szafnauer: "It was important to bank a couple of good results and that’s exactly what we did"

By Griffin Schmoyer
August 10, 2020
3 Mins read
Despite noise off the track, Racing Point were able to keep their head down and finish strong at the 70th Anniversary Grand Prix.
IndyCarNASCARNASCAR Cup Series

Rick Ware Racing Joining with James Davison for Indy 500 Entry

By Griffin Schmoyer
August 6, 2020
2 Mins read
Rick Ware Racing and James Davison are teaming up for another NASCAR and IndyCar crossover at the Indy 500, adding to a hectic month of August for Davison and RWR.
Formula 1

Toto Wolff Hopes to Avoid Tyre Trouble This Weekend After "Bitter-Sweet" British Grand Prix

By Griffin Schmoyer
August 5, 2020
2 Mins read
After a disappointing end to an otherwise dominant British Grand Prix, Toto Wolff is hoping to return to both cars to the top of the grid at the 70th Anniversary Grand Prix.
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