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Welcome to the RACER Mailbag. Questions for any of RACER’s writers can be sent to mailbag@racer.com. We love hearing your comments and opinions, but letters that include a question are more likely …
Welcome to the RACER Mailbag where you can send questions for our writers to mailbag@racer.com. We appreciate your comments and opinions, especially those that include a question as they are more likely to be published. Questions sent after 3pm ET on Mondays will be saved for the following week. Regarding Sebastien Bourdais and Meyer Shank in IMSA, Bourdais was retained by GM/Cadillac for WEC while Renger van der Zande stayed where they were wanted most.
In terms of oval races this year, Josef Newgarden faced challenges after previous dominance, while Scott McLaughlin impressed on ovals for Team Penske. Despite Penske’s oval domination, the championship win went to Alex Palou of Chip Ganassi Racing, showcasing the importance of well-rounded performance. Colton Herta’s improved oval results in 2024 hint at future title contention, adding excitement for the upcoming season in IndyCar.
Exciting developments lie ahead with Penske’s strong driver lineup and the competitive landscape in the series. Roger Penske’s acquisition of GPLBA and exclusive rights for races at Long Beach until 2028 raises questions about the future of Green Savoree.