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Indianapolis Star
11 hours ago
- Automotive
- Indianapolis Star
What is the start time for the IndyCar race Xpel Grand Prix at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wis.?
The IndyCar Series returns to the road when it competes at Road America's 14-turn, 4-mile course in the Wisconsin countryside for a 55-lap race. Push-to-pass: Drivers have 200 total seconds, in increments of up to 20 seconds. Tire allotment: Six sets primary (hard/black sidewall) and five sets alternate (soft/red sidewall) for the weekend. Rookie drivers are allowed one additional set of primary tires. Teams must use one set of primary and one set of new (sticker) alternate tires for at least two laps in the race. Nathan Brown is your best IndyCar follow, and keep up with coverage throughout the season with IndyStar's motorsports newsletter. Alex Palou has won five races and leads by more than one race of max points. Kyle Kirkwood has won three races. However, Pato O'Ward leads Kirkwood for second place overall. 'A lot of work to do': Alex Palou doesn't think his IndyCar championship lead is safe Team Penske swept the podium: Will Power, followed by Josef Newgarden and Scott McLaughlin. From Nathan Brown, IndyStar We're reaching the halfway point of a 17-race season, and Palou and Kirkwood have hogged all the checkered flags. Is anyone besides Alex Palou or Kyle Kirkwood allowed to win a race? If so, who? Fortunately ... or unfortunately ... depending your fandom, this feels like an 'Alex Palou rebound' weekend. In four years racing at Road America for Chip Ganassi Racing, he has two wins and took 4th last year. I don't expect him to settle for a bunch of top-5 finishes the rest of the way. Palou's going to win again, and coming off finishes of 25th and 8th since his Indy 500 victory, this feels like the weekend. Who will have a surprising qualifying effort? Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing rookie Louis Foster will make a Fast 6 appearance, a much-needed boost for a team that has seen all three of its full-time cars finish 20th or worse in both races since the Indy 500. RLL has a strong history at Road America. Team Penske swept the podium last year at Road America but had a horrible time in St. Louis last weekend? How will it fare this weekend? The team will again fall short of its first win of the year, but we'll see a return to the podium for just the fourth time this season, delivered by Will Power, who won last year's race. Block the noise: Malukas knows 'I need to mature' on track, 'switch off' rumors When will it happen next?: IndyCar paddock believes 'every oval should be a night race' A matter of eyeballs: Why IndyCar's 1 million viewers is good ... but not as good as it looks (All times ET; all IndyCar sessions are on IndyCar Live, IndyCar Radio and Sirius XM Channel 218) 3:30-4:30 p.m.: Indy NXT practice, FS2 4:30-6 p.m.: IndyCar practice, FS2 10-11 a.m.: Indy NXT practice, FS1 11 a.m.-noon: IndyCar practice, FS1 1:30-2 p.m.: Indy NXT qualifying, FS1 2:30-4 p.m.: IndyCar qualifying, FS1 10 a.m.: IndyCar warmup, FS1 11 a.m.-noon: Indy NXT race, FS1 1:30 p.m.: IndyCar race, Fox TV: Coverage begins at 1:30 p.m. ET, Sunday, June 22, 2025, on Fox. Green flag is scheduled for 1:47 p.m. Will Buxton is the play-by-play voice, with analysts James Hinchcliffe and Townsend Bell. Kevin Lee and Jack Harvey are the pit reporters. Fox Sports app. Watch free with a Fubo trial IndyCar Nation is on SiriusXM Channel 218, IndyCar Live and the IndyCar Radio Network (check affiliates for each race) Friday: Partly cloudy with a high in the low 80s. Saturday: Partly cloudy with a high in the low 90s. Sunday: Partly cloudy with a high in the low 90s. The 2025 IndyCar Series schedule includes 17 races, all televised on Fox. (Times are ET; %-downtown street course, &-road course, *-oval) March 2, St. Petersburg, Florida % (Winner: Alex Palou) March 23, Thermal, California & (Winner: Alex Palou) April 13, Long Beach, California % (Winner: Kyle Kirkwood) May 4, Birmingham, Alabama & (Winner: Alex Palou) May 10, Indianapolis & (Winner: Alex Palou) May 25, Indianapolis 500 * (Winner: Alex Palou) June 1, Detroit % (Winner: Kyle Kirkwood) June 15, St. Louis * (Winner: Kyle Kirkwood) June 22, Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin &, 1:30 p.m. July 6, Lexington, Ohio &, 1 p.m. July 12, Newton, Iowa *, 5 p.m. July 13, Newton, Iowa *, 1 p.m. July 20, Toronto %, noon July 27, Monterey, California &, 3 p.m. Aug. 10, Portland &, 3 p.m. Aug. 24, Milwaukee *, 2 p.m. Aug. 31, Nashville *, 2:30 p.m. (Team and drivers; *-Indianapolis 500 only)
USA Today
11 hours ago
- Automotive
- USA Today
What is the start time for the IndyCar race Xpel Grand Prix at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wis.?
What is the start time for the IndyCar race Xpel Grand Prix at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wis.? The IndyCar Series returns to the road when it competes at Road America's 14-turn, 4-mile course in the Wisconsin countryside for a 55-lap race. Push-to-pass: Drivers have 200 total seconds, in increments of up to 20 seconds. Tire allotment: Six sets primary (hard/black sidewall) and five sets alternate (soft/red sidewall) for the weekend. Rookie drivers are allowed one additional set of primary tires. Teams must use one set of primary and one set of new (sticker) alternate tires for at least two laps in the race. Nathan Brown is your best IndyCar follow, and keep up with coverage throughout the season with IndyStar's motorsports newsletter. Who is leading IndyCar? 2025 IndyCar results Alex Palou has won five races and leads by more than one race of max points. Kyle Kirkwood has won three races. However, Pato O'Ward leads Kirkwood for second place overall. 'A lot of work to do': Alex Palou doesn't think his IndyCar championship lead is safe Who won at Road America in 2024? 2024 IndyCar results at Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin Team Penske swept the podium: Will Power, followed by Josef Newgarden and Scott McLaughlin. IndyCar expert picks, predictions for Road America From Nathan Brown, IndyStar We're reaching the halfway point of a 17-race season, and Palou and Kirkwood have hogged all the checkered flags. Is anyone besides Alex Palou or Kyle Kirkwood allowed to win a race? If so, who? Fortunately ... or unfortunately ... depending your fandom, this feels like an 'Alex Palou rebound' weekend. In four years racing at Road America for Chip Ganassi Racing, he has two wins and took 4th last year. I don't expect him to settle for a bunch of top-5 finishes the rest of the way. Palou's going to win again, and coming off finishes of 25th and 8th since his Indy 500 victory, this feels like the weekend. Who will have a surprising qualifying effort? Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing rookie Louis Foster will make a Fast 6 appearance, a much-needed boost for a team that has seen all three of its full-time cars finish 20th or worse in both races since the Indy 500. RLL has a strong history at Road America. Team Penske swept the podium last year at Road America but had a horrible time in St. Louis last weekend? How will it fare this weekend? The team will again fall short of its first win of the year, but we'll see a return to the podium for just the fourth time this season, delivered by Will Power, who won last year's race. Block the noise: Malukas knows 'I need to mature' on track, 'switch off' rumors When will it happen next?: IndyCar paddock believes 'every oval should be a night race' A matter of eyeballs: Why IndyCar's 1 million viewers is good ... but not as good as it looks IndyCar Series schedule at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin (All times ET; all IndyCar sessions are on IndyCar Live, IndyCar Radio and Sirius XM Channel 218) IndyCar schedule at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, on Friday, June 20 3:30-4:30 p.m.: Indy NXT practice, FS2 4:30-6 p.m.: IndyCar practice, FS2 IndyCar schedule at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, on Saturday, June 21 10-11 a.m.: Indy NXT practice, FS1 11 a.m.-noon: IndyCar practice, FS1 1:30-2 p.m.: Indy NXT qualifying, FS1 2:30-4 p.m.: IndyCar qualifying, FS1 IndyCar schedule at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, on Sunday, June 22 10 a.m.: IndyCar warmup, FS1 11 a.m.-noon: Indy NXT race, FS1 1:30 p.m.: IndyCar race, Fox What channel is IndyCar race at Road Ameica in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, on? TV: Coverage begins at 1:30 p.m. ET, Sunday, June 22, 2025, on Fox. Green flag is scheduled for 1:47 p.m. Will Buxton is the play-by-play voice, with analysts James Hinchcliffe and Townsend Bell. Kevin Lee and Jack Harvey are the pit reporters. How can I stream the IndyCar race at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, on Sunday, June 22? Fox Sports app. Watch free with a Fubo trial How can I listen to IndyCar race at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, on Sunday, June 22? IndyCar Nation is on SiriusXM Channel 218, IndyCar Live and the IndyCar Radio Network (check affiliates for each race) Will it rain at the IndyCar race Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin? Friday: Partly cloudy with a high in the low 80s. Saturday: Partly cloudy with a high in the low 90s. Sunday: Partly cloudy with a high in the low 90s. 2025 IndyCar Series schedule The 2025 IndyCar Series schedule includes 17 races, all televised on Fox. (Times are ET; %-downtown street course, &-road course, *-oval) March 2, St. Petersburg, Florida % (Winner: Alex Palou) March 23, Thermal, California & (Winner: Alex Palou) April 13, Long Beach, California % (Winner: Kyle Kirkwood) May 4, Birmingham, Alabama & (Winner: Alex Palou) May 10, Indianapolis & (Winner: Alex Palou) May 25, Indianapolis 500 * (Winner: Alex Palou) June 1, Detroit % (Winner: Kyle Kirkwood) June 15, St. Louis * (Winner: Kyle Kirkwood) June 22, Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin &, 1:30 p.m. July 6, Lexington, Ohio &, 1 p.m. July 12, Newton, Iowa *, 5 p.m. July 13, Newton, Iowa *, 1 p.m. July 20, Toronto %, noon July 27, Monterey, California &, 3 p.m. Aug. 10, Portland &, 3 p.m. Aug. 24, Milwaukee *, 2 p.m. Aug. 31, Nashville *, 2:30 p.m. IndyCar drivers for 2025 (Team and drivers; *-Indianapolis 500 only) IndyCar Series 2025 points championship points (Through eight of 17 races)
Otago Daily Times
3 days ago
- Business
- Otago Daily Times
Residents survey reveals ‘distrust'
Better communication, more genuine consultation and greater transparency are key lessons from a survey of Queenstown Lakes residents, councillors say. "Stinging" and "sombre" were some of the adjectives they used at a council workshop yesterday to describe the results of the survey, which was released last week. Conducted by an independent market research company earlier this year, the survey delivered some confronting results, such as only 17% of respondents thinking the council made decisions in the best interests of the district. Council policy data analyst Nathan Brown said the results reflected a "general distrust and unhappiness" with the council, and a perception by residents they were not being listened to. Deputy mayor Quentin Smith said trust in the council had taken a hit over the Wānaka Airport lease issue, and the trend had only worsened in the years since. Cr Niki Gladding said staff tended to "manipulate" community engagement, either "conscious or subconsciously". Staff bias had crept into consultation on such issues such as Project Manawa, Lakeview and outdoor dining fees. Councillors were "constantly being denied information we need to make decisions", Cr Gladding said. Cr Esther Whitehead said that the council needed to be more transparent and improve its communications. She often read online comments by people who clearly did not know much about the issue they were concerned about. Cr Cody Tucker said it was "frustrating" to read online comments by people he had known for many years, but who never contacted him directly about their concerns. Cr Lisa Guy said some online criticism was "made up and personal", but there was plenty to improve on. She gave the council's website an example of an "amateur hour" level of service. "I hate searching our website — I can't find things." Cr Gavin Bartlett said some of the community's frustration was due to a lack of understanding of how local government worked. Some people thought it was easy to get things done and fix problems, and believed councillors were intent on pursuing personal agendas. "Anyone who sits in a council meeting knows that's not the case." Mayor Glyn Lewers said the council was dealing with an "all-encompassing" level of growth, but he would rather be mayor of a town that was growing than one that was not. The survey results were a "baseline", and the council would take the next few months to absorb the lessons. "I don't think we should be too hard on ourselves".
Indianapolis Star
13-06-2025
- Automotive
- Indianapolis Star
What is the start time for the IndyCar race at World Wide Technology Raceway near St. Louis?
The IndyCar Series resumes after a one-week break with its second oval of the season, a 260-lap race on the 1.25-mile World Wide Technology Raceway near St. Louis in Madison, Ill. Hybrid energy deployment: Unlimited activation of 150 kilojoules per lap. Tire allotment: Ten new sets for the weekend. An extra set will be provided to teams participating in the high-line session before final practice. Nathan Brown is your best IndyCar follow, and keep up with coverage throughout the season with IndyStar's motorsports newsletter. Alex Palou has won five races and leads by almost two full races' worth of max points. Kyle Kirkwood won the other two races. Josef Newgarden held off Team Penske teammate Scott McLaughlin for the win. Since 2019, Newgarden (four times) and Scott Dixon (two) are the only active drivers to win on this track. From Nathan Brown, IndyStar We're seven races into a 17-race season, and two drivers have taken checkered flags. Can a third driver enjoy the spoils? For this exercise, Alex Palou and Kyle Kirkwood are out of the equation. Who is most likely to earn his first win of the season?: I'll take the driver who's taken pole here each of the last two years and who in five starts in his career at the track is yet to finish outside the top-5: Scott McLaughlin. The Team Penske driver won twice on short ovals a year ago and finished runner-up at WWTR, too. It's been a rollercoaster of a year for McLaughlin, but I think he settles things a bit on Sunday. Who will win pole position?: I think McLaughlin will continue his run of poles at this track before coming through Sunday evening to complete the weekend sweep. Something you don't see coming: Alex Palou will have another hiccup and finish outside the top-5, opening the door for his closest competitors in the championship race to chip away at his 90-point lead. Another delay: IndyCar shifts timeline for new car, creating complicated future (All times ET; all IndyCar sessions are on IndyCar Live, IndyCar Radio and Sirius XM Channel 218) 11:30 a.m.: IndyCar practice, FS1 1 p.m.: Indy NXT practice, FS1 3 p.m.: IndyCar qualifying, FS1 4:30 p.m.: Indy NXT qualifying, FS2 5:30 p.m.: IndyCar high line and final practice, FS2 4:30 p.m.: Indy NXT race, FS1 8 p.m.: IndyCar race, Fox TV: Coverage begins at 8 p.m. ET, Sunday, June 15, 2025, on Fox. Green flag is scheduled for 8:20 p.m. Will Buxton is the play-by-play voice, with analysts James Hinchcliffe and Townsend Bell. Kevin Lee and Jack Harvey are the pit reporters. Fox Sports app. Watch free with a Fubo trial IndyCar Nation is on SiriusXM Channel 218, IndyCar Live and the IndyCar Radio Network (check affiliates for each race) Saturday: Morning showers are possible with highs in the mid 80s. Sunday: Mostly cloudy with highs in the mid 80s. The 2025 IndyCar Series schedule includes 17 races, all televised on Fox. (Times are ET; %-downtown street course, &-road course, *-oval) March 2, St. Petersburg, Florida % (Winner: Alex Palou) March 23, Thermal, California & (Winner: Alex Palou) April 13, Long Beach, California % (Winner: Kyle Kirkwood) May 4, Birmingham, Alabama & (Winner: Alex Palou) May 10, Indianapolis & (Winner: Alex Palou) May 25, Indianapolis 500 * (Winner: Alex Palou) June 1, Detroit % (Winner: Kyle Kirkwood) June 15, St. Louis *, 8 p.m. June 22, Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin &, 1:30 p.m. July 6, Lexington, Ohio &, 1 p.m. July 12, Newton, Iowa *, 5 p.m. July 13, Newton, Iowa *, 1 p.m. July 20, Toronto %, noon July 27, Monterey, California &, 3 p.m. Aug. 10, Portland &, 3 p.m. Aug. 24, Milwaukee *, 2 p.m. Aug. 31, Nashville *, 2:30 p.m. (Team and drivers; *-Indianapolis 500 only)
Daily Mail
03-06-2025
- Health
- Daily Mail
Manly NRL club threatens to BAN fans from games over shocking viral video taken after match
Manly Sea Eagles CEO Tony Mestrov has threatened to ban footy fans who take part in the dangerous 'run it straight' social media craze after a shocking video surfaced of fans colliding with each other after a game on Saturday. The club will also beef up security for home matches following a series of spectators - some fuelled by alcohol - boldly deciding to take on the challenge following the clash against the Broncos on May 31. Those involved ramped up the danger by using the iconic hill behind the ground on Sydney's northern beaches to speed up the action and increase the force of the collisions. One participant was filmed chugging a beer before roaring and charging down the hill, only to be ironed out by another participant wearing a Sea Eagles jersey. The 'Run It Straight' trend involves people charging directly at each other to mimic a rugby-style collision. 'It's crazy that people will do this type of thing when they know how dangerous and potentially life-threatening it is,' Mestrov told Fairfax. 'We will ensure our security is more vigilant in patrolling this outside zone after full-time, at all future home games. 'Any spectators who breach our rules by engaging in this type of behaviour will be banned. Full stop. As a club, we will continue to make the match day experience that is safe and enjoyable for all.' Sea Eagles prop Nathan Brown also condemned the behaviour. 'It's pretty dangerous, and I wouldn't recommend anyone doing that,' he said. 'I've seen some of the videos. It's not fun, and only bad things can happen. Hopefully, it stops. My advice is to cut it out and ban it.' The Run It Straight trend quickly gained popularity on social media with official competitions popping up in Sydney and in New Zealand - but has drawn criticism for its dangerous nature. The trend turned deadly last week after New Zealand teenager Ryan Satterthwaite tragically lost his life attempting the challenge. He sustained a serious head injury during an impromptu game with friends and passed away in hospital on May 26. His death has prompted widespread warnings from health experts and authorities about the dangers involved by engaging in such behaviour. But some footy supporters in Australia are still seemingly prepared to risk their lives for cheap laughs online. 'Glad to see we've learnt from the poor blokes passing in New Zealand last week,' one viewer posted, tongue firmly in cheek. 'Would love to know how many ended up at northern beaches hospital,' posted another. 'Intelligence below the charts,' added another. Despite the obvious dangers, the warnings and the death of Satterthwaite, the video still attracted plenty of attention from people loving the trend. 'My son was there. He loved it,' one viewer posted with a series of laughing emojis. 'It's called fun. You need to leave the indoors more,' another fired back at a commentator pointing out Satterthwaite's death. 'I'm not opposed to this,' posted another. It comes after former dual-code footy star Sonny Bill Williams had to back away from comments he made online that appeared to endorse the trend. Williams shared footage from his playing days with the Bulldogs, colliding with Penrith's Joel Clinton in 2004 with the video captioned 'old school what a hit'. He added: 'Playing run it straight before it was called run it straight.' Williams later apologised after learning about Satterthwaite's death. 'I put a video up, and I just want to ask for forgiveness of the young fulla that passed away,' Williams said on his social media account. 'Please excuse me for my insensitivity. I did not know that had happened. 'I want to talk about it for a second right now. 'I've been asked to collab with the Run it Straight people, or a couple of people and I haven't. 'Simply because I wouldn't put my kids in it. 'I have safety concerns and that's just my thoughts on it.' Several 'Run It Straight' events in South Auckland were cancelled due to safety concerns and lack of permits following the teenager's death. The Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board raised concerns over concussion risks and unregulated contact. One event at Williams Park was scrapped after organisers failed to book the venue or seek council approval. Organisers instead held a meet-and-greet at Sylvia Park following the death of Satterthwaite.
