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Indianapolis Star
25-05-2025
- Automotive
- Indianapolis Star
'We were controlling the race': Promising Indy 500 for Conor Daly ends in disappointment
INDIANAPOLIS — Within the final 100 miles of the 2025 Indianapolis 500, Conor Daly was in second place. Instead of fighting for his first NTT IndyCar Series win, Daly had to settle for a 10th-place finish in the Greatest Spectacle in Racing. The Noblesville native ran inside the top 10 for most of the first half of the race and moved the No. 76 Juncos Hollinger Racing Chevrolet into the top five near the race's halfway point. Daly led 13 laps before making his penultimate pit stop but something changed in the car's handling that forced the team to make their final pit stop earlier than planned. 'Something must have broken like about halfway through, because our car was unbelievably good and then all of a sudden the last two sets of tires (were) just completely different,' Daly told assembled media on pit road after the race. 'And the degradation was absurd. We were crashing basically for 15 laps in a row. Normally in my entire life, you usually get better as you go, and for some reason we got to a point and just had just a massive shift in what our car was doing.' 'The car was really good,' team co-owner Ricardo Juncos said. 'I mean, we were controlling the race. We thought everything was really, really good. And something happened on the last two set of tires. I mean, the second to last set was really, really, really, really bad. He was saving the car (and was) about to crash and then we've got to pit a lap earlier.' Daly told his crew of a slight vibration in his car before his penultimate pitstop. The crew noted that the right rear tire pressure was slightly above normal and Daly's slide down the running order commenced. David Malukas passed Daly for second place on Lap 164. On the following lap, Alex Palou and Santino Ferrucci dropped Daly to fifth. After telling his crew that they would lose too much time staying on track, the JHR crew called Daly in for his final pitstop on Lap 166, earlier than planned. That meant that Daly had to run slower laps to save more fuel for the rest of the race, ending any chance he had to win. After running in eighth place for much of the final stint of the race, Daly fell as low as 11th before a very late pit stop from Helio Castroneves gifted Daly 10th place on Lap 199 before Alex Palou claimed his first win at Indianapolis. Sunday's result might be Daly's best finish of the 2025 IndyCar season so far, but frustration was the only thing evident on Daly's face after a lengthy conversation with the team's engineers over the headsets at the pit wall. 'This car is super fast,' Daly said. 'I'd like to just put it in the trailer and hopefully if they'll have me back next year, wheel it out for next year and just try to figure out how we do it again. 'I've led a lot of races, but I keep leading the wrong lap. So we've just got to get this thing good at the right time and be there at the end.
Zawya
25-04-2025
- Zawya
Jordan Hejaz Railway to operate tourist train service to Mafraq
AMMAN — A new tourist train service will begin operating in Mafraq on Saturday, marking the launch of the first heritage rail trips in the governorate. Organised by the Jordan Hejaz Railway Corporation (JHR) in partnership with the Rahab Municipality, the initiative aims to promote domestic tourism and revive interest in Jordan's historical and cultural landmarks. The journey will offer more than just scenic views, as passengers will be greeted at the station by a traditional Mafraq folklore group performing cultural dances celebrating the region's rich heritage, according to the Jordan News Agency, Petra. The itinerary includes visits to Rahab's centuries-old churches and its famous mosaic relics, symbols of the Kingdom's religious and cultural diversity. A traditional bazaar featuring local cuisine and handicrafts will also be part of the experience, where visitors will have the opportunity to sample regional dishes and purchase artisanal products while supporting local producers and communities. "This journey is part of our broader vision to expand the role of the railway in heritage tourism," said JHR Director-General Zahi Khalil. "By highlighting historically significant areas, we aim to create memorable experiences that also contribute to local development," Khalil added. He stressed the importance of working with municipalities, community organisations and the private sector to create 'meaningful' tourism experiences, noting that reviving railway stations as cultural landmarks is 'central to preserving national memory.' The Mafraq route is part of a series of heritage journeys planned by the corporation to reconnect Jordanians with their history through rail travel and to showcase the Kingdom's diverse cultural and geographical identity, Petra added. © Copyright The Jordan Times. All rights reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Jordan Times
24-04-2025
- Jordan Times
Jordan Hejaz Railway to operate tourist train service to Mafraq
A new tourist train service will begin operating in Mafraq on Saturday, marking the launch of the first heritage rail trips in the governorate (Photos courtesy of the Jordan Hejaz Railway) AMMAN — A new tourist train service will begin operating in Mafraq on Saturday, marking the launch of the first heritage rail trips in the governorate. Organised by the Jordan Hejaz Railway Corporation (JHR) in partnership with the Rahab Municipality, the initiative aims to promote domestic tourism and revive interest in Jordan's historical and cultural landmarks. The journey will offer more than just scenic views, as passengers will be greeted at the station by a traditional Mafraq folklore group performing cultural dances celebrating the region's rich heritage, according to the Jordan News Agency, Petra. The itinerary includes visits to Rahab's centuries-old churches and its famous mosaic relics, symbols of the Kingdom's religious and cultural diversity. A traditional bazaar featuring local cuisine and handicrafts will also be part of the experience, where visitors will have the opportunity to sample regional dishes and purchase artisanal products while supporting local producers and communities. "This journey is part of our broader vision to expand the role of the railway in heritage tourism," said JHR Director-General Zahi Khalil. "By highlighting historically significant areas, we aim to create memorable experiences that also contribute to local development," Khalil added. He stressed the importance of working with municipalities, community organisations and the private sector to create 'meaningful' tourism experiences, noting that reviving railway stations as cultural landmarks is 'central to preserving national memory.' The Mafraq route is part of a series of heritage journeys planned by the corporation to reconnect Jordanians with their history through rail travel and to showcase the Kingdom's diverse cultural and geographical identity, Petra added.
Fox Sports
17-04-2025
- Automotive
- Fox Sports
Sudden Impact: Driving Legend's Tips Provide Fast Results for Sting Ray Robb
INDYCAR Sting Ray Robb joined Juncos Hollinger Racing this offseason after spending his previous two NTT INDYCAR SERIES seasons with Dale Coyne Racing in 2023 and AJ Foyt Racing last year. He is already benefiting from one of JHR's resources. Robb strives to become a series mainstay but is aware he needs more than one top-10 finish in 34 previous starts to help that endeavor. So, he used a relationship that JHR team principal David O'Neill has in Europe to try and take the next step. O'Neill was named to that position last May but has a background as a former team manager of Haas F1 Team. While working overseas, O'Neill developed a relationship with legendary driver coach Rob Wilson. O'Neill thought it would be a great step in Robb's progression as an NTT INDYCAR SERIES driver to head to England and get some of Wilson's magic teaching. Robb received that mentorship between The Thermal Club INDYCAR Grand Prix on March 23 and last Sunday's 50th anniversary of the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach. 'He's a legend,' Robb said of Wilson. Wilson, a former racer from New Zealand, moved to England in the 1970s and became one of the most respected driver coaches in the world. He's mentored many prominent drivers with a clientele list that includes names like Michael Schumacher, Juan Pablo Montoya, Kimi Raikkonen, David Coulthard, Marco Andretti, Valtteri Bottas, Daniel Ricciardo, Nico Rosberg and Valentino Rossi, among others. 'He's still quick in a car, thankfully,' Robb said. In his first race after Wilson's guidance, Robb tied his best career NTT INDYCAR SERIES finish by placing ninth at Long Beach. Robb also finished ninth last August on the World Wide Technology Raceway oval. Robb, who started 19th, charged forward, gaining at least one position on track in 23 of the 90 laps, ranking second-best among the 27-car field in that category. 'That's what I needed,' Robb said. 'Every little thing matters in this sport. I think it's crazy to think that you can do it all on your own and just be some hotshot thinking you don't need it. I'm not good enough to do that. 'So, I'm not going to tap myself on the back by any means but having the humility to come forward into the year based off the last two years of challenging seasons and just trust the group around me, trust in the legend of Rob Wilson, if you will. No doubt that that guy is who he is for a reason. He's a legend in his own right.' As far as Wilson's methods, Robb said he puts drivers in the worst car available to teach them the art of handling. 'If you can drive those cars, then you can drive anything,' Robb said. 'That's sort of the theory, but it's not just the brake later, hit the gas stuff. It's how you approach the car, how you approach the track – he does a good job, and he's worked with some great guys like this before. How he does things is very simple, and he's definitely one of those guys whom you can sit and have a conversation with. Conversations are going to teach you as much as sitting in the car next to him, too' Robb also said Wilson confirmed the tendencies he already had behind the wheel were correct. That assurance provided Robb plenty of confidence leading into Long Beach, and that paid off with a career result. Robb also got some clarity with family history during the trip to the United Kingdom, too. While visiting England, he took some time to be a tourist with his wife, Molly. They toured London, Paddington, Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace and more. Best of all, the Robbs traveled to Scotland. Many associate Robb's name with the Chevrolet Corvette Stingray. His dad is a Corvette enthusiast, which inspired Sting Ray's given name at birth. However, that's only part of the background. The 'Sting' part of his name is also short for Stirlingshire, Scotland, from where his dad's ancestors hail. Robb, born in Payette, Idaho, never had visited Scotland. This was a prime opportunity to experience a country that means so much to his heritage. 'I told Molly, 'I don't care what we do, I have my two days of driving, and I want to see Stirlingshire,'' he said. 'Have to. Once we do that, we can do whatever else. I don't care what it is.' recommended
Jordan Times
16-04-2025
- Jordan Times
JHR operates special journey on occasion of Flag Day
The Jordan Hejaz Railway Corporation on Wednesday operates a special journey on board the historic train in celebration of Jordan's Flag Day (Photo courtesy of JHR) AMMAN — The Jordan Hejaz Railway Corporation (JHR) on Wednesday operated a special journey on board the historic train, decorated with the Jordanian flag, along a 'symbolic route' that reflects the institution's 'deep' ties to the Kingdom's national and historical heritage. The event was held in celebration of the Jordanian Flag Day. The journey featured the participation of a group of children with special needs from Al Raja International Centre Association, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported. The invitation was extended by the corporation as part of a humanitarian initiative aimed at including this group in national celebrations and fostering a sense of belonging. JHR Director-General Zahi Khalil stressed that the initiative is part of the corporation's commitment to social responsibility and its ongoing efforts to participate in national events while promoting human and social values.
