‘ The Tricky Triangle’s’ Popular INDYcar Event Continues to 2018
Story By: ERNIE SAXTON / DIGITAL FIRST MEDIA
Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM
Reading Pa.- August 19, 2016- Even today I have people ask about the Schaefer 500 at Pocono. It has not been run in years but at one time the Indy car race was a fixture at the “Tricky Triangle” with sponsorship from the popular beer. And now the Verizon IndyCars are again becoming a popular fixture on the schedule.
Pocono Raceway President & CEO Brandon Igdalsky has announced that the Verizon IndyCar Series will return to ‘The Tricky Triangle’ in 2017 and 2018. Exact race dates will be announced in the near future.
The ABC Supply 500 is scheduled for this Sunday at Pocono Raceway and this will be the fourth consecutive year for the IndyCar race. 2018 will mark the sixth consecutive year with an INDYCAR race at Pocono Raceway. Who knows how long they will continue to race there. To purchase tickets, please visit www.poconoraceway.com or call 1-800-RACEWAY.
“We are thrilled to share this great news that we will host the Verizon IndyCar Series through 2018,” said Igdalsky. “Our track was originally designed for open-wheel cars and our fans really enjoy the action on the track. When you see these cars going six- and seven-wide it is incredible. We also received positive feedback from teams and drivers and worked together with IndyCar to make sure Pocono Raceway stays on the schedule. ”
Tickets for this weekend’s ABC Supply 500 start at just $25 for adults and $12.50 for children ages 12 and under. You can purchase tickets on-line at www.poconoraceway.com and select mobile or print at home options or call 1-800-RACEWAY.
One of my personal favorites in IndyCar racing is Charlie Kimball. He is the first licensed driver in IndyCar who has been under treatment for Type 1 diabetes. Kimball has two drink tubes connected to a drinks line fed into his helmet. While racing he can choose plain water or sugar water should his blood sugar level drop. His sponsor Nova Nordisk, the company that makes the insulin he uses to help manage his diabetes has Kimball visiting with diabetes patients in race markets.
Kimball continues to be very competitive despite the health issue.
“This is great news. The Verizon IndyCar Series prides itself on having the most versatile drivers because we race on so many different tracks,” said Kimball. “Pocono Raceway is unique in that it’s 2.5 miles and has three corners. It really is unique and unlike anywhere else we race. I think it’s great that we can keep Pocono Raceway on the schedule and fans can mark their calendars and book their vacations and come out to the raceway. It’s a great event and IndyCar racing here is always spectacular.”
Fans can follow Charlie at Racewithinsulin.com.
I take particular interest in Kimball’s career as I also battle diabetes, Type 2, and I am slowly learning that I need to pay more attention to what I eat and drink. It is often difficult to get an old guy like me to take care of himself but I am learning.
Also part of the Verizon IndyCar Series weekend is the Pocono Vintage Indycar Celebration with on track activities taking place on Saturday and Sunday. Grand Marshall for the event will be 17-time Indy starter Dick Simon along with 1971 Indy 500 Rookie of the Year Denny Zimmerman and Indy veteran Pancho Carter who was also a competitor in Sunday night Midget events at Grandview Speedway quite a few years back.
In addition there will be The Show and Shine Car Show going on both days and featuring all race cars, street rods and classics. It takes place in the Infield Pit Paddock area. For information on the show check in at www.theclassicracingtimes.com or call Gary Mondschein at 570.656.5962.
