Indy Racing Photo Pro

Chuck Zimmerman

Happy holiday from ZimmComm. I hope everyone is enjoying a little time off before getting back to work. In this week’s program I’d like to introduce you to the man who is Indy photography. He’s Ron McQueeny, Indy Racing League, Director of Photography. That’s Ron in the picture providing pre-race direction to all of us photographers who were shooting the …

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IRL Ministers To Race Congregation

Chuck Zimmerman

On Father’s Day I really enjoyed myself working at the Iowa Corn Indy 250 in Newton, IA as you know. It was Sunday and traveling with the “moving city” are several ministers and a priest. So once again IRL Ministry took care of us spiritually. Fr. Phil DeRea celebrated Mass in the Driver’s Mtg. Room at the Media Center. One …

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Iowa Corn Indy 250 Underway

Chuck Zimmerman

The Iowa Corn Indy 250 is underway in Newton, IA. Waving the green flag is Iowa Corn Growers Association President, Don Elsbernd. I’m just guessing what his pulse rate is! The weather is cooperating and I’ll be updating with our winner later this afternoon. Right now it’s time to load some race photos to the photo album Iowa Corn Indy …

Corn, Indy Racing

The Power of Ethanol

Chuck Zimmerman

We had a very competitive qualifying session for the Iowa Corn Indy 250 today at Iowa Speedway. Here’s our Peak Performance Pole Winner Will Power, #12, Verizon Team Penske. He put in a qualifying speed of 181.337 mph. I guess you could say that shows the “Power” of ethanol! This is Will’s 4th pole of 2010 and his first on …

Corn, Ethanol, Indy Racing

Car Drivers Talk About Iowa Corn Indy 250

Chuck Zimmerman

This afternoon the IRL and Iowa Speedway held a driver’s press conference. Participating are (l-r) Graham Rahal, Tony Kanaan, Ryan Hunter-Reay and Alex Tagliani. The drivers were in a great mood but you could sense how eager they are to get on the track. They’ll be testing tomorrow. I recorded the press conference and thought I’d share the opening questions …

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