I witnessed my first ever IndyCar night race on the last weekend in August at Gateway Motorsports Park outside of St Louis, Missouri.
Aside from the brutally-hot race-day weather, I couldn’t have asked for much more from the weekend, which was capped off by Australia’s Will Power driving to Victory Lane. Hanging out in the garage and pits and even the broadcast booth meant I took some pretty awesome photos (humble brag?), some of which are below.
The IndyCar fan experience is second to none. The way they look after you, as a race-going customer, is unbelievable. What other racing series in the world can you buy a ticket and wander amongst the garage and pit lane for around $25? The access is incredible, the drivers always willing to have a chat…and being amongst the action, especially close to race time, is brilliant.
#88 Harding Racing Chevrolet – Gabby Chaves#22 Penske Chevrolet – Simon Pagenaud#18 Dale Coyne Racing Honda – Sebastien BourdaisWith IndyCar Radio’s Nick YeomanWith 2016 Indianapolis 500 winner, Alexander Rossi#27 Andretti Autosport Honda – Alexander RossiWith IndyCar Radio’s Jake Query
Wish I knew exactly what Jake and I were discussing!With NBC and Racer’s Robin MillerThe start/finish line flag standChevrolet CorvetteFord MustangA guy with a rear wingThe #22 Team Penske GarageA Juncos Racing Pro Mazda car
#26 Andretti Autosport Honda – Zach VeachWith 1986 Indianapolis winner Bobby RahalWith Graham Rahal
A beautiful summer night at Gateway Motorsports ParkWith Australia’s own Will Power, 2018 Indianapolis 500 championIn the IndyCar Radio boothWith Nick Yeoman and The Voice of the Indianapolis 500, Mark JaynesWith Juncos Racing’s Kyle KaiserThe IndyCar Radio booth set-upMargin of victory in the Indy Lights raceBest. Golf cart. Ever.Looking down Pit Road towards Turn OneThe Harding Racing pit box.#23 Carlin Racing Chevrolet – Charlie Kimball#GetWellWickensClose-up of the front end of the #23 Carlin Racing Chevrolet#10 Chip Ganassi Racing Honda – Ed Jones
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Close-up of the back of the #27 Andretti Autosport HondaAMR IndyCar Safety TeamChevrolet CamaroChevrolet Camaro front-onNBC’s Anders KrohnPre-race ceremoniesDriver IntroductionsTurns 3 and 4 at Gateway Motorsports Park
3-wide salute on the parade lapsIndyCars under lights – NOTHING BETTER!The moon is up over Gateway Motorsports ParkRACE WINNER: Australia’s Will Power!Getting the trophyVictory Lane selfie!ConfettiMe in Victory Lane with Will (right-hand side, holding the ‘IndyCar Nation’ sign
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