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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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2022 Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach: The Rookie Report

By Griffin Schmoyer
April 16, 2022
5 Mins read

Five of the six rookies made their debuts at the legendary Long Beach street circuit, and it provided plenty of challenges all weekend. Let’s see how they fared in this week’s IndyCar Rookie Report.

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IndyCar

Newgarden Wins Record-Breaking Thriller in Long Beach

By Griffin Schmoyer
April 10, 2022
5 Mins read
Josef Newgarden keeps Penske perfect on the season, earning his first career Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach victory.
IndyCar

Colton Herta Sets New Track Record for Pole at Long Beach Grand Prix

By Griffin Schmoyer
April 9, 2022
3 Mins read
Colton Herta takes the pole at the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, shattering the track record en route to his first pole of the season.
IndyCar

Romain Grosjean Fastest in Lightning-Fast Long Beach Second Practice

By Griffin Schmoyer
April 9, 2022
3 Mins read
Romain Grosjean was fastest in second practice for the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, with times easily eclipsing the qualifying track record.
IndyCar

Simon Pagenaud Tops Practice One at Grand Prix of Long Beach

By Griffin Schmoyer
April 9, 2022
3 Mins read
Simon Pagenaud was fastest in first practice at the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, in a session that was much hotter than the rest of the weekend forecasts for.
IndyCar

PREVIEW: 2022 NTT IndyCar Series - Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach

By Griffin Schmoyer
April 7, 2022
4 Mins read
Returning to its traditional April date, one of IndyCar’s most prestigious races hosts the next race of the 2022 NTT IndyCar Series season. Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach.
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2022 Xpel 375: The Rookie Report

By Griffin Schmoyer
March 25, 2022
4 Mins read
Five rookies took on their first ovals this past weekend at the Xpel 375. Let’s see how they took on the Texas Motor Speedway in this week’s IndyCar Rookie Report.
IndyCar

PREVIEW: 2022 NTT IndyCar Series - Xpel 375

By Griffin Schmoyer
March 17, 2022
5 Mins read
Coming off of a stellar season opener, the NTT IndyCar Series heads to the first oval race of the season at Texas Motor Speedway. Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the Xpel 375.
FeaturesIndyCar

2022 Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg: The Rookie Report

By Griffin Schmoyer
March 5, 2022
5 Mins read
The 2022 NTT IndyCar Series is underway. The Checkered Flag takes a look at how the six rookies tackled the streets of St. Petersburg.
IndyCar

IndyCar Hybrid Engine Delayed Until 2024

By Griffin Schmoyer
March 3, 2022
1 Mins read
The debut of IndyCar’s new hybrid engine technology has been delayed another year to 2024 due to global supply chain issues.
IndyCar

Scott McLaughlin Earns First Career Victory in Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg

By Griffin Schmoyer
February 27, 2022
5 Mins read
Scott McLaughlin fended off defending series champion Alex Palou to earn his first career NTT IndyCar Series win at the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg.
IndyCar

Scott McLaughlin Steals First NTT IndyCar Series Pole Position for Grand Prix of St. Petersburg

By Griffin Schmoyer
February 26, 2022
2 Mins read
Scott McLaughlin sweeps the Saturday sessions in St. Petersburg, winning his first career NTT IndyCar Series pole.
IndyCar

Scott McLaughlin Fastest in Red Flag Filled Second Practice at St. Pete

By Griffin Schmoyer
February 26, 2022
3 Mins read
Scott McLaughlin was the first driver to break the one minute barrier this weekend, going fastest in second practice ahead of the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg.
IndyCar

PREVIEW: 2022 NTT IndyCar Series - Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg

By Griffin Schmoyer
February 24, 2022
4 Mins read
The 2022 NTT IndyCar Series season is finally here, with the first green flag of the year just a few days away. Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg.
IMSAIndyCar

IndyCar Stars Shine at Rolex, Castroneves and Pagenaud Win Overall

By Griffin Schmoyer
January 31, 2022
3 Mins read
IndyCar drivers took home two class wins at the 2022 Rolex 24 at Daytona, including the overall race win for Helio Castroneves and Simon Pagenaud.
IndyCar

Tatiana Calderón Joins A.J. Foyt Enterprises for 2022 IndyCar Season

By Griffin Schmoyer
January 17, 2022
2 Mins read
A.J. Foyt Enterprises announces the signing of Tatiana Calderón to race a road and street course program for the team in 2022, the first woman to drive for the team in their history.
IndyCar

Johnson, Malukas Announced as Full-Time Entries for 2022 Season

By Griffin Schmoyer
December 15, 2021
2 Mins read
Jimmie Johnson and David Malukas are the latest full-time drivers that have been announced for the 2022 NTT IndyCar Series season.
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