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Jeff Olson

 
Jeff Olson has covered the IndyCar Series for RACER magazine since 1998. He also is a regular contributor to AUTOSPORT on the U.S. racing scene.
 

Recent Articles

RACER SPECIAL: Andretti's four as one?

April 06, 2011

Andretti Autosport's 2011 drivers don't need to jell like they did in the team's great years. But what everyone needs from each other is consistency - in every area.
 

RACER SPECIAL: Zero tolerance at Team Penske

March 16, 2011

For Team Penske, the big picture is all about perfecting small details and ending Target Chip Ganassi Racing's run of IndyCar titles. Retaining a three-car lineup, against the odds, can only help.
 

RACER SPECIAL: Inside Target Chip Ganassi Racing's team chemistry

February 22, 2011

Team chemistry isn't essential...but it could be why Scott Dixon and Dario Franchitti have won the last three IZOD IndyCar Series titles.
 

RACER EXCLUSIVE Graham Rahal: Hell freezes over

January 18, 2011

An American ace has a championship-caliber ride in the IZOD IndyCar Series! So how quickly can Graham Rahal and Ganassi's new team fulfill their huge potential?
 

Welcome Back

December 10, 2010

The return of Lotus and Chevrolet to the IZOD IndyCar Series is recognized as a new dawn for U.S. open-wheel racing. So what are the implications for those already with skin in the game?
 

THE DUEL

November 08, 2010

Dario Franchitti won the IZOD IndyCar Series, Will Power won the most races. Each reflects on his season and that of his rival.
 

OVERSHADOWED

October 01, 2010

Newman/Haas Racing and KV Racing Technology were the best ex-Champ Car teams following the U.S. open-wheel merger. Now both have fallen backward in the IZOD IndyCar Series field, yet each is confident of a return to the front.
 

'BRAND RECOGNITION

September 07, 2010

It was only a two-race deal but, eventually, J.R. Hildebrand, the 2009 Indy Lights champion, was able to graduate to IndyCars.
 

INDYCAR 2012: FIRST REACTIONS

August 09, 2010

The parameters of the 2012 IndyCar are being set right now. But the conceptual package swiftly triggered opinions - positive, negative and all points in between.
 

ANALYSIS: Inside the 2012 IndyCar rules

July 14, 2010

It wasn't what many participants and fans were hoping to see - the return of full-on competition among several chassis manufacturers - but, given the circumstances, it was perhaps the best compromise available to the IZOD IndyCar Series.
 

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