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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

O'Ward Wins Detroit Race Two as Newgarden's Tires Fall Away

By Griffin Schmoyer
June 13, 2021
6 Mins read

Patricio O’Ward took the win from a dominant Josef Newgarden in the second race of the Chevrolet Grand Prix of Detroit, becoming the first repeat winner this season in IndyCar.

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IndyCar

Josef Newgarden Bests Herta and Dixon En Route to Pole for Detroit Race Two as Askew Makes Return in Place of Rosenqvist.

By Griffin Schmoyer
June 13, 2021
4 Mins read
Josef Newgarden took pole for the second race of the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix, while Oliver Askew returned to IndyCar in relief of Felix Rosenqvist.
IndyCar

Marcus Ericsson Wins First IndyCar Race in Chaotic First Race of Detroit Grand Prix

By Griffin Schmoyer
June 12, 2021
5 Mins read
After heartbreak for Will Power, Marcus Ericsson claimed his first IndyCar win in the first race of the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix.
IndyCar

PREVIEW: 2021 NTT IndyCar Series - Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix

By Griffin Schmoyer
June 10, 2021
5 Mins read
After a historic Indianapolis 500, IndyCar makes its’ return to the streets of Belle Isle after the event’s cancellation in 2020. Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the Chevrolet Grand Prix of Detroit.
IndyCar

Romain Grosjean to Add World Wide Technology Raceway Oval to IndyCar Schedule

By Griffin Schmoyer
June 10, 2021
2 Mins read
Romain Grosjean has announced that he will add one oval to his IndyCar season, the Bommarito Automotive Group Grand Prix at World Wide Technology Raceway.
IndyCar

Palou Handed Grid Penalty at Detroit for Indy Engine Change

By Griffin Schmoyer
June 9, 2021
2 Mins read
IndyCar points leader Alex Palou has been handed a six-place grid penalty in the first race of the Chevrolet Grand Prix of Detroit for an unapproved engine change before the Indianapolis 500.
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Meyer Shank Racing's Meteoric Rise to the Top of IndyCar

By Griffin Schmoyer
June 2, 2021
7 Mins read
Meyer Shank Racing have gone from one off team to full time IndyCar competitors and Indy 500 Champions in five years. Co-owner Mike Shank and driver Jack Harvey sat down with TCF to talk the team’s rise to the top.
IndyCar

Helio Castroneves Makes History, Wins Fourth Indianapolis 500

By Griffin Schmoyer
May 30, 2021
7 Mins read
Helio Castroneves won his fourth Indianapolis 500 after an electric battle with Alex Palou, showing that experience is still king at “The Brickyard”.
IndyCar

Dixon Fastest on Carb Day, Penske Finally Show Pace in Race Trim

By Griffin Schmoyer
May 28, 2021
3 Mins read
Scott Dixon ensures that Chip Ganassi Racing tops every session this May by going fastest on Carb Day, while Team Penske finally shows race pace.
IndyCar

PREVIEW: 2021 NTT IndyCar Series - 105th Indianapolis 500

By Griffin Schmoyer
May 27, 2021
4 Mins read
This Sunday, thirty-three drivers with take their shot at IndyCar immortality, but only one can take home the Borg Warner Trophy. Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the Indianapolis 500.
IndyCar

Palou Tops Post-Qualifying Indianapolis 500 Practice Session

By Griffin Schmoyer
May 24, 2021
2 Mins read
Alex Palou tops the post-qualifying Indianapolis 500 practice session as Ganassi proves themselves the class of the field yet again.
IndyCar

Scott Dixon Takes Fourth Indianapolis 500 Pole Position, Will Power Makes Great Escape on Last Row

By Griffin Schmoyer
May 23, 2021
4 Mins read
IndyCar’s “Iceman” Scott Dixon saved the best for last to take his fourth Indianapolis 500 pole position, while Will Power survives bump day and qualifies on the last row of the grid.
IndyCar

Dixon Fastest on First Day of Indianapolis 500 Qualifying, Positions 10-30 Set

By Griffin Schmoyer
May 22, 2021
3 Mins read
Scott Dixon tops the first day of Indy 500 Qualifying, as Will Power struggles and will fight to make the race on Sunday.
IndyCar

Kanaan Fastest as Ganassi Top Practice for Second Consecutive Day

By Griffin Schmoyer
May 20, 2021
3 Mins read
The ever-popular Tony Kanaan tops the third day of Indy 500 qualifying, marking the second day where Chip Ganassi Racing had the fastest car at the end of the session.
IndyCar

Scott Dixon Fastest in Second Day of Indy 500 Practice

By Griffin Schmoyer
May 19, 2021
2 Mins read
Scott Dixon goes fastest on the second day of Indianapolis 500 practice as Chip Ganassi Racing puts all four cars in the top ten.
F4 US Championship

Clark, Christodoulou Combine for Canadian Sweep at Road America

By Griffin Schmoyer
May 17, 2021
2 Mins read
Mac Clark takes his first career F4 U.S. Championship victories in a chaotic weekend at Road America.
IndyCar

Rinus Veekay Victorious in GMR Grand Prix, Gets First IndyCar Series Win

By Griffin Schmoyer
May 15, 2021
6 Mins read
Rinus Veekay takes his first career win at the GMR Grand Prix, becoming the first Dutch IndyCar winner since Robert Doornbos in 2007.
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