Race teams deal with shutdown

04/06/20 • 37 min

At least drivers are finding a way to vent their competitive frustrations by doing some iRacing. But for the owners of IndyCar and other series race teams, such as Meyer Shank Racing's Mike Shank, this is a time of angst tinged with hope as the world deals with the Coronavirus.

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All revved up with no place to race

A week ago Mike Shank had his Meyer Shank Racing team poised to begin its first full season in IndyCar racing, only to see the opener at St. Pete cancelled. This week, like everyone else, he and his team are on hold, all revved up with no place to race, as the United States battles the coronavirus.

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Exploring possibilities of racing soon

The Covid19 shutdown still has race teams such as Meyer Shank Racing parked. But team owner Mike Shank is cautiously optimistic the IndyCar season can begin June 6 at Texas. He's raring to go, because as he recalls in this episode, racing has been his passion since he was 5 years old.