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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

PREVIEW: 2022 NTT IndyCar Series - Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix

By Griffin Schmoyer
June 2, 2022
4 Mins read

With no time to rest after “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing,” IndyCar heads to the Motor City for the final race at Belle Isle. Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix.

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IndyCar

2022 Indianapolis 500: The Rookie Report

By Griffin Schmoyer
May 31, 2022
5 Mins read
Seven drivers took their first shot at “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing” this weekend in the 106th Indianapolis 500. Who survived all 500 miles? Let’s break it all down in this week’s Rookie Report.
NASCAR Cup Series

Denny Hamlin Wins First Coca-Cola 600 in Double OT

By Griffin Schmoyer
May 30, 2022
3 Mins read
Denny Hamlin survives double overtime to win his first ever Coca-Cola 600 in the longest race in the sport’s history.
IndyCar

Marcus Ericsson Wins First Indianapolis 500

By Griffin Schmoyer
May 29, 2022
6 Mins read
After a last minute red flag and two-lap shootout to the finish, Marcus Ericsson holds on to win his first Indianapolis 500.
IndyCar

PREVIEW: 2022 NTT IndyCar Series - 106th Indianapolis 500

By Griffin Schmoyer
May 26, 2022
4 Mins read
“The Greatest Spectacle in Racing” is now only days away. Who will win the Indy 500 and write their name into the history books? Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the 106th Indianapolis 500.
IndyCar

Scott Dixon Wins Fifth Indianapolis 500 Pole

By Griffin Schmoyer
May 22, 2022
2 Mins read
Scott Dixon wins his fifth Indianapolis 500 pole position with the fastest pole speed in event history.
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2022 GMR Grand Prix: The Rookie Report

By Griffin Schmoyer
May 20, 2022
5 Mins read
Mixed conditions meant chaos in the GMR Grand Prix, but also provided some rookies with career-best finishes. Let’s see how it all went down in this week’s Rookie Report.
IndyCar

Dixon, Sato Fastest in First Day of Indy 500 Practice

By Griffin Schmoyer
May 18, 2022
2 Mins read
Scott Dixon and Takuma Sato lead the way on the first day of practice,leading up to the 106th running of the Indianapolis 500.
IndyCar

Colton Herta Wins Wet and Wild GMR Grand Prix

By Griffin Schmoyer
May 15, 2022
6 Mins read
Colton Herta navigated the chaos on-track and with the weather en route to his first win at the GMR Grand Prix, the first full-wet IndyCar race since 2019.
IndyCar

Alex Palou Fastest in GMR Grand Prix First Practice, Ilott Dazzles Once Again

By Griffin Schmoyer
May 13, 2022
2 Mins read
After a late red flag, Alex Palou stole the top spot in GMR Grand Prix first practice from Callum Ilott, who once again made a statement with his pace.
IndyCar

PREVIEW: 2022 NTT IndyCar Series - GMR Grand Prix

By Griffin Schmoyer
May 12, 2022
4 Mins read
It’s May, and that means IndyCar returns home to “The Brickyard” for the most prestigious month of racing in the sport. But to get to the 500, we need to race the road course. Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the GMR Grand Prix.
IndyCar

2022 Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama: The Rookie Report

By Griffin Schmoyer
May 7, 2022
6 Mins read
IndyCar’s rookie class learned first-hand the physicality of Barber Motorsports Park, in a week where many struggled, and one weekend ended in heartbreak. Let’s see how they held up in this week’s Rookie Report.
IndyCar

Pato O'Ward Wins Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama

By Griffin Schmoyer
May 1, 2022
4 Mins read
Pato O’Ward becomes the first non-Penske driver to win this season, takes victory in the Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama
IndyCar

Rinus Veekay Earns Second Career Pole Position for Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama

By Griffin Schmoyer
April 30, 2022
2 Mins read
Rinus Veekay earns his second career pole for the Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama, while a risky gamble costs Colton Herta a shot at the pole.
IndyCar

Rinus Veekay Goes Fastest in Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama Second Practice

By Griffin Schmoyer
April 30, 2022
3 Mins read
Rinus Veekay set the pace in second practice at Barber Motorsports Park, while a major crash leaves Alexander Rossi scrambling to be ready for qualifying.
IndyCar

PREVIEW: 2022 NTT IndyCar Series - Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama

By Griffin Schmoyer
April 28, 2022
3 Mins read
IndyCar remains “Penske Perfect” with three wins in three races on the season, but as the series heads to Barber Motorsports Park, can anyone stop their dominance? Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama.
IndyCar

Paretta Autosport Returns to IndyCar with Ed Carpenter Racing Partnership

By Griffin Schmoyer
April 19, 2022
2 Mins read
Paretta Autosport has teamed up with Ed Carpenter Racing for a three race technical partnership in the 2022 NTT IndyCar Series season.
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