Motorsports writer and jack of all trades, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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And this comes from a guy who only gets to see a tiny fraction of it for the most siginificant part of the day.
If there’s one track besides IMS I think everyone needs to visit once in their life, it’s the stunningly beautiful Road America. Television does not give this majestic place justice.
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Welcome to Wisconsin, where we’re bringing the North Woods to Road America.
Stop by near the Paddock Shop this weekend to watch Ben Buschke turn wood into art with live chainsaw carving demos. You can check out his work, ask about a custom piece, and find more carvings around the grounds while you’re here.
Grab your XPEL Grand Prix Weekend tickets today!
🎟️ 🔗 bit.ly/3SsXXbz
#XPELGP / #INDYCAR
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My favorite story of mine so far this year about one of the most interesting people I know, as we head into @IndyCar weekend at @roadamerica
News: Retired general finds his second calling at a famous Wisconsin racetrack.
Read More Here: bit.ly/4vefVNz
via: @davekallmann & @USATODAY
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Hey, @Mark_Baden, who flattened out this rainbow in the southern sky over Wisconsin Dells yesterday?
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Plan your visit to XPEL Grand Prix at Road America with schedule, ticket info jsonline.com/story/sports/mo…
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Jun 10
🚨 EXTRA TIME TO SAVE! 🚨
We’ve extended the advance pricing deadline for the XPEL Grand Prix presented by AMR! You now have until Sunday, June 14th, to lock in the best rates for an unforgettable weekend at Road America!
Don't miss out—get your tickets now and save before the deadline! 🏎️💨
🎟️ bit.ly/4vHubhL
#INDYCAR // #XPELGP
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A little late, but here are some nuggets from the @IndyCar test Tuesday at @roadamerica w/ @SchumacherMick, @nolan_siegel, @26WillPower_ and @ChristianR_DK ahead of race Father's Day weekend.
Road America IndyCar test nuggets from Schumacher, Siegel, Power, Rasmussen jsonline.com/story/sports/mo…
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Mick Schumacher on his Road America first impression and IndyCar rookie year jsonline.com/videos/sports/m…
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The @IndyCar test at @roadamerica is wrapping up. @PatricioOWard, @lundgaardoff, @ChristianR_DK, @AlexanderRossi, @SchumacherMick, @26WillPower_, @KKirkwoodRacing among the 13. Here's the @journalsentinel photo gallery. tinyurl.com/enbzhbu3
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Jun 8
This is worth a read. I’ve learned so much about how broadcasting decisions are made since I’ve switched careers. Answered a lot of questions I’d had as a driver/fan. This was one of those questions. Also has taught me to bitch less about things of which I know very little!
Jun 8
As always I know there was some upset over us starting last night’s Indycar coverage on FS1 as the UFL match overran on FOX. These moments always create debate and discussion, so let me give you some background.
In US broadcasting, and especially on FOX, there’s an unwritten methodology called the Heidi Rule. In fact I think it may even be written into certain contracts (especially football.) The rule is simple. We don’t leave a live sporting event before it’s over.
The rule is named for an AFL game in 1968 between the Raiders and the Jets that cut away before the game had concluded to show the movie Heidi. There wasn’t much time left and it looked like the Jets had it sewn up. No big deal right? Wrong.
The Raiders scored 2 touchdowns in 9 seconds to overturn their deficit and win… and the rules around live sporting events were never the same again. If you start broadcasting a game, you finish broadcasting the game.
Last night we brought the start of the race forward because rain was forecast. We then ran the start on FS1 and simulcast on FS1 and FOX as soon as possible meaning as little of the race was missed from FOX itself as humanly possible, but every lap was shown across FS1 and FOX.
And just as we waited until UFL was done, so we never left FOX once we’d switched to the scheduled Indycar broadcast despite us running wildly out of our broadcast window.
So, the same rule that meant the end of the UFL match cut into the start of the Indycar broadcast, also ensured that we stuck with the race until the chequered flag fell.
Hope that helps.
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Our @WorldofOutlaws photo gallery from Angell Park Speedway includes @carson_macedo, @DavidGravel, @billbalogracing, @MichaelKofoid, @SheldonHaud, @GWRacing_ and plenty of others.
World of Outlaws sprint cars complete first Wisconsin swing at Angell Park jsonline.com/picture-gallery…
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17-year-old @kmdistrict rising senior Logan Julien is impressive as heck on and off the racectrack. Caught him Sunday before his second straight @WorldofOutlaws top-10 finish and let him tell his story. tinyurl.com/52nard9m
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A second @loco_coconuts vs. @ThePrtyAnimals Banana Ball game is set for Sunday at @AmFamField. Here's a link to the @journalsentinel gallery from Saturday night, the first one. Quite the sensory experience. tinyurl.com/3fbcnby7
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Banana Ball Party Animals and Coconuts entertain at Brewers’ American Family Field jsonline.com/picture-gallery…
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Jun 7
DALTON ZEHR REPEATS AT Norway Speedway IN THE Appalachian Sucker Punch 100! #ASAMT #StarsAndCars
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Jun 6
Flying through Green Bay? Check out the INDYCAR display car before race weekend at Austin Straubel Airport, @GRBAirport
Then get ready to see the real thing at Road America for the XPEL Grand Prix presented by AMR, June 18 to 21.
Grab your tickets now at: bit.ly/3JUQ6Mz
#INDYCAR // #XPELGP
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Jun 4
Dick Trickle would crush so many darts with today’s amount of caution laps.
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Jun 3
🚨 This just in. Join us for an INDYCAR test day, on June 9th!
Get an early look at NTT INDYCAR SERIES teams as they prep for the XPEL Grand Prix presented by AMR at Road America from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Up to 13 cars are expected from Team Penske, Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing, Ed Carpenter Racing, AJ Foyt Racing, and Arrow McLaren.
🎟️ Tickets are on sale now. Season Passes accepted.
Click this link: 🔗bit.ly/4fqqEj6
🔥 Test Day Offer: Buy a Full-Weekend XPEL Grand Prix presented by AMR ticket in person on June 9 and get Preferred Parking FREE, a $35 value.
Note, this event happens Rain or shine, and team participation and car count may change.
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World of Outlaws at Plymouth and Angell Park in Wisconsin | What to know jsonline.com/story/sports/mo…
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