IndyCar In New Orleans

NOLA Motorsports Park

James Hinchcliffe goes for a spin at the site of Grand Prix of Louisiana. “Wrapped up a great test at NOLA,” he wrote. ”The track is super fast and physical—all the makings for a great workout for us and a great show for the fans … now I’m headed out to slow it down a bit in the Big Easy.”

James Hinchcliffe

The IndyCar star channels his “inner-Gatsby” as he prepares to party.

Mardi Gras prep

The Art of the Throw: Learning proper bead toss technique from the pros, Clark Brennan the Captain of the Krewe of Bacchus, and Director of Security Greg Frederico. "Don’t want to look like a newbie out there," Hinchcliffe wrote.

Hot wheels

Unveiling the super cool Mardi-Gras themed two-seater that led the IndyCar contingent in the parade.

Josef Newgarden and James Hinchcliffe

"Me and my boy Josef trying to blend in with the locals in the French quarter,” Hinchcliffe wrote. "Any resemblance to Beastie Boys is a complete coincidence.”

Mardi Gras

Partying with two million of their closest friends on Bourbon Street.

IndyCar Krewe

From left to right: Sage Karam, Neil Alberico, Carlos Munoz, Aaron Telitz, James Hinchcliffe and Josef Newgarden locked, loaded and ready to throw.

Creatures of the night

From left to right: Neil Alberico, Sage Karam, James Hinchcliffe, Aaron Telitz, Carlos Munoz and Josef Newgarden. As they say in NOLA: Laissez les bons temps rouler! (Let the good times roll.)

Farewell til next time

Party boys Aaron Telitz, Neil Alberico, Sage Karam, Carlos Munoz, Josef Newgarden and James Hinchcliffe.