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Barrichello confirms his departure to take on new challenge in Brazil

Thu, 27 Dec 2012 18:43:00 +0000

The first rumors of Rubens Barrichello leaving the IZOD IndyCar Series were in late November even though at the end of October, his former team KV Racing Technology had signed Simona De Silvestro as Tony Kanaan’s teammate. At the time, the former Formula One pilot was in talks with other IndyCar teams, plus rumors were floating that Barrichello might return to F1. While others ... Keep reading

Restrictions put on 2013 testing for IndyCar teams and manufacturers

Mon, 08 Oct 2012 22:15:40 +0000

IZOD INDYCAR SERIES ANNOUNCES 2013 TESTING REGULATIONS INDIANAPOLIS (Monday, Oct. 8, 2012) - INDYCAR announced today that testing for IZOD IndyCar Series manufacturers and teams will be reduced from 2012 rules. Limits affect all manufacturer and team off-season, preseason and in-season private testing through the 2013 season finale at Auto Club Speedway. ... Keep reading

Bobby Rahal says Indy Car better off without Danica

Fri, 18 May 2012 19:29:21 +0000

As the driving force behind Danica Patrick’s ascension to Indy Car and now NASCAR stardom, Bobby Rahal is uniquely positioned to comment on the effect that the diminutive driver had on open-wheel racing – and on how the sport is affected by her departure to the stock-car world. “At least we get to focus on the racing now, and the people who are here, who are damn good drivers,” Rahal ... Keep reading

CHAMPCAR/CART: Vancouver: American Spirit Team Saturday report

Sat, 26 Jul 2003 05:34:17 +0000

Vasser to start 13th, gearbox failure leaves Hunter-Reay 16th. JIMMY VASSER, #12 American Spirit/Ford-Reynard/Cosworth Vasser on Qualifying: "I had a couple of extra tenths in the bag and I was pushing too hard to make a move out of it and I threw it away. It would have been good enough for ninth or tenth easily, maybe even eighth. It has been a tough weekend for us, we got ... Keep reading

Indy 500: Panther Racing Friday practice report

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 19:55:06 +0000

National Guard Team Fine-Tunes Race Setup, Plans More Work Over the Weekend INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (May 15, 2009) -- National Guard driver Dan Wheldon spent another full day turning laps at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and posted the 16th quickest time amongst the thirty one drivers who turned laps on the 2.5-mile oval. Wheldon, who is qualified 18th for the Greatest Spectacle in ... Keep reading

CHAMPCAR/CART: Milwaukee Friday Practice Report

Fri, 01 Jun 2001 05:35:16 +0000

By David Reininger - Motorsport.com West Allis, Wis. (June 1, 2001) - Helio Castroneves set the fastest lap in practice for Sunday's Miller Lite 225 on the Milwaukee Mile. Castroneves drove his Marlboro Team Penske Honda-powered Reynard around the one-mile oval at an average speed of 166.601 mph. Castroneves, who won the Indianapolis 500 last Sunday, arrives in Milwaukee after ... Keep reading

IRL: Revised point standings 2001-06-11

Thu, 14 Jun 2001 05:47:48 +0000

REVISED June 11 after results of Casino Magic 500 on June 9 at Texas Motor Speedway became official. Point totals of Sam Hornish Jr., Felipe Giaffone, Billy Boat and Donnie Beechler have changed from version sent June 9. 2001 Indy Racing Northern Light Series Point Standings (After 5 of 13 races) 1. Sam Hornish Jr. 187 2. Eliseo Salazar 157 3. Scott Sharp 147 4. Felipe Giaffone ... Keep reading

IRL: St. Louis: AGR/Wheldon preview

Thu, 07 Aug 2003 05:32:33 +0000

Wheldon going to school in St. Louis INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (August 5, 2003) -- Heading to a new Indy Racing League (IRL) venue, rookie Dan Wheldon is going to be learning some new things as he prepares for the Emerson Indy 250 at Gateway International Raceway. The 1.25-mile layout near St. Louis presents some new challenges to the 25-year- old pilot of the #26 Klein Tools/Jim Beam ... Keep reading

CHAMPCAR/CART: Mid-Ohio: Team Rahal Friday report

Sat, 09 Aug 2003 05:34:17 +0000

Jourdain fifth after first day of Mid-Ohio LEXINGTON, OH . . . Team Rahal's Gigante Champ Car driver Michel Jourdain Jr. took fifth in the opening round of qualifying for Sunday's Champ Car Grand Prix of Mid-Ohio. Jourdain, third in the Champ Car World Series championship, posted a fast lap of 120.078 mph to claim the position. The top 15 cars on the grid are separated by less than ... Keep reading

CHAMPCAR/CART: Mid-Ohio: Race report

Mon, 11 Aug 2003 05:34:17 +0000

Paul Tracy reclaims Cart Champ Car World Series points lead after leading first-ever 1-2 sweep for Player's/Forsythe Racing at Champ Car Grand Prix of Mid-Ohio LEXINGTON, Ohio (August 10, 2003) - There aren't many things that Paul Tracy (#3 Player's/Indeck Ford-Cosworth/Lola/Bridgestone) hasn't done in the seat of a CART Champ Car but the Canadian veteran got to cross a couple of ... Keep reading

Sarah Fisher Racing 2011 sponsor news 2010-11-29

Tue, 30 Nov 2010 01:54:46 +0000

DOLLAR GENERAL TO SPONSOR SARAH FISHER RACING IN NINE RACES IN 2011 Ed Carpenter to take the wheel of the Dollar General No. 67 INDIANAPOLIS, IN. and GOODLETTSVILLE, TN. (November 29, 2010) -Sarah Fisher Racing (SFR) and Dollar General announced today that Dollar General has renewed its support of SFR for the 2011 IZOD IndyCar® Series season. The schedule will include competition ... Keep reading

CHAMPCAR/CART: Portland driver performance chart

Thu, 28 Jun 2001 05:35:17 +0000




                                                Run at  Top     Laps    Times   Laps    Miles
   Driver                       Points  Starts  Finish  Finish  Led     Led     Comp    Comp
        959     1,400.217
 1 Kenny Brack                  76      7       6       1       358     10      908     1,299.874
 2 Helio Castroneves            69      7       6       1 ... Keep reading

CHAMPCAR/CART: Cleveland Toyota Friday notes

Sun, 01 Jul 2001 05:35:17 +0000

CLEVELAND, Ohio (June 29, 2001) - Cristiano da Matta (Texaco/Havoline/Kmart Toyota) was fastest in both the morning and afternoon sessions, turning a fast lap of almost 131 mph in Friday practice for Sunday's Marconi Grand Prix of Cleveland - the eighth round for the 2001 CART FedEx Championship Series. Da Matta, in his third season with Toyota power, was fast off the track in his ... Keep reading

IRL: Indy Racing League News and Notes 2005-09-09

Sat, 10 Sep 2005 05:32:44 +0000

INDY RACING LEAGUE NEWS AND NOTES -- Sept. 9, 2005 Today's IRL headlines 1. Patrick among top endorsement prospects 2. Scooter auction to benefit CARA Charities 3. Rice fourth in Richmond IROC race 4. Is Herta due for win at Chicagoland? 1. Patrick among top endorsement prospects: Rahal Letterman Racing driver Danica Patrick is one of the top prospects to become the next big ... Keep reading

CHAMPCAR/CART: Denver: Patrick Racing preview

Sat, 30 Aug 2003 05:34:18 +0000

Visteon/Patrick Racing's Oriol Servia has momentum heading into Centrix Financial Grand Prix of Denver JACKSON, MI - - AUGUST 7, 2003 - - Round 13 - - 2003 Bridgestone Presents The Champ Car World Series Powered by Ford - Visteon/Patrick Racing driver Oriol Servia will be looking to take advantage of the momentum gained from last Sunday's second place performance in Montreal at this ... Keep reading

Sarah Fisher Racing news 2011-01-12

Thu, 13 Jan 2011 14:58:04 +0000

FISHER JOINING TO CELEBRATE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF INDIANAPOLIS 500 WITH VISITS TO U.S. TROOPS IN EUROPE AND SOUTHWEST ASIA 10-day Tour Departs from Indianapolis International Airport Today INDIANAPOLIS, IN. (JAN. 12, 2011) -Sarah Fisher Racing (SFR) team owner Sarah Fisher will join drivers Mario Andretti, Al Unser Jr., Johnny Rutherford, Larry Foyt, Martin Plowman, racing ... Keep reading

CHAMPCAR/CART: Player's resultats du Molson Indy Toronto

Sun, 15 Jul 2001 05:35:17 +0000

Newsgroups: rec.autos.sport.info Followup-To: rec.autos.sport.cart From: press@motorsport.com Approved: ericg@motorsport.com Date: Sun Jul 15 19:26:27 2001 Subject: CART: Andretti's lucky 13 at Toronto X-Copyright: Copyright 2000 by motorsport.com and the author By Tom Haapanen - Motorsport.com Michael Andretti was a familiar sight again on the top step of the podium at the CART ... Keep reading

IRL: "Save Arnold" barbeque at Indianapolis

Wed, 27 Mar 1996 05:47:43 +0000

For Immediate Release 16TH 'SAVE ARNOLD' BARBECUE AT SPEEDWAY MAY 5 INDIANAPOLIS, April 24, 1996 -- The opening weekend of Indianapolis 500 festivities and track activity is once again the setting for Indiana's largest annual Special Olympics gathering at the "Save Arnold" Barbecue for Special Olympics of Indiana on Sunday, May 5. Mari Hulman George, chairman of the ... Keep reading

Iowa: Luczo Dragon Racing preview

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 16:47:26 +0000

IOWA DEBUT The Luczo Dragon Racing team makes its debut at Iowa Speedway after finishing 12th in Texas. Raphael Matos made his only Iowa appearance last year, finishing seventh in the Firestone Indy Lights race. TOP ROOKIE With a career-best sixth place finish and 28 points at the Milwaukee Mile, Raphael Matos moved atop the Bombardier Rookie of the Year Standings. Matos has a ... Keep reading

IPS: IRL: Ed Carpenter press conference

Thu, 18 Sep 2003 23:54:09 +0000

Indy Racing League Weekly Teleconference Transcript September 16, 2003 Ed Carpenter K. Johnson: We would like to welcome everyone to the Indy Racing League teleconference for this week, Tuesday, Sept. 16. Today we will visit with driver Ed Carpenter, who is competing in both the Menards Infiniti Pro Series as well as the IndyCar Series this weekend in California, as well as take ... Keep reading