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      <title><![CDATA[IRL: Teams to hone new equipment at second Open Test]]></title>
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        LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Dec. 30, 1999 -- Scott Sharp won the pole
in January 1999 for the Indy 200 at Walt Disney World Speedway with a
track-record time of 21.007 seconds and speed of 171.371 mph on the 1-mile
oval.
        At least 20 Indy Racing League drivers will try to approach those
marks Jan. 5-6 at the same racetrack. They will participate in the second
Open Test ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/indycar/news/irl-teams-to-hone-new-equipment-at-second-open-test/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 30 Dec 1999 05:47:41 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[IRL: CHAMPCAR/CART: Driver Status Outlined for Indianapolis 500]]></title>
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CART Driver Status Outlined for Indianapolis 500


        INDIANAPOLIS, Wednesday, Dec. 29, 1999 - A veteran CART driver who
has not competed in the Indianapolis 500 will not be required to take a
rookie test next April if that driver's team decides to participate in the
84th annual Indianapolis 500-Mile Race, according to Brian Barnhart,
director of racing operations for the Indy ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/indycar/news/irl-champcar-cart-driver-status-outlined-for-indianapolis-500/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Dec 1999 05:47:41 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[IRL: New 2000 Cars Are Complete Package]]></title>
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NEW ENGINE/CHASSIS PACKAGE HAS TEAMS REVVED FOR 2000 SEASON


INDIANAPOLIS, Thursday, Dec. 23, 1999 -- After a successful debut at Walt
Disney World Speedway where Indy Racing League teams logged more than
3,000 trouble-free miles, the new Indy Racing engine and car package has
officials and competitors excited about the 2000 racing season.


Ten drivers and teams were in Orlando from ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/indycar/news/irl-new-2000-cars-are-complete-package/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 23 Dec 1999 05:47:41 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[CHAMPCAR/CART: FedEx Championship Series Happenings, 1999-12-22]]></title>
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        As the New Year approaches, Spring Training for the drivers and
teams of the FedEx Championship Series can't be that far behind. CART's
fifth annual Spring Training, highlighted by announcement of the inaugural
CART All-Star Team, is scheduled for February 8-10 at Homestead-Miami
Speedway in Homestead, Fla.
        Spring Training will begin with the third annual media day ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/indycar/news/champcar-cart-fedex-championship-series-happenings-1999-12-22/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 22 Dec 1999 05:35:08 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[CHAMPCAR/CART: 1999 Review]]></title>
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DETROIT (December 22, 1999) - As the 20th century comes to a close, all
eyes seem poised to take a look back - whether it is the last 100 years,
the just-completed decade or the most recent 365 days of events.


For Championship Auto Racing Teams, a look back finds that, while the
open-wheel sanctioning organization has existed only since 1978, the
seasons of racing it has ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/indycar/news/champcar-cart-1999-review/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 22 Dec 1999 05:35:08 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[IRL: Al Unser Jr. Pleased With Results of First Test]]></title>
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AL JR. GOES BACK TO THE FUTURE IN FIRST INDY RACING TEST


        PHOENIX, Dec. 21, 1999 -- In 38 days, two-time Indianapolis 500
champion Al Unser Jr. starts a dramatic new phase in an auto racing career
that already has him headed toward the sport's Hall of Fame.
        On Jan. 29, Unser will make his Indy Racing League debut in the
Delphi Indy 200 at Walt Disney World Speedway ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/indycar/news/irl-al-unser-jr-pleased-with-results-of-first-test/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Dec 1999 05:47:41 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[IRL: Test for USAC stars postponed due to cold]]></title>
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FORT WORTH, Texas, Dec. 21, 1999 - Cold weather at Texas Motor Speedway
will force three USAC short-track standouts to wait until 2000 for their
chance to take the Indy Racing League rookie test with Panther Racing.


Strong winds and temperatures in the 30's prevented 1999 Stoops
Freightliner Sprint Car Series champion Dave Darland, 1999 Coors Light
Silver Bullet Series runner-up ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/indycar/news/irl-test-for-usac-stars-postponed-due-to-cold/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Dec 1999 05:47:41 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[CHAMPCAR/CART: All Amerian Racers Will Not in 2000]]></title>
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December 20, 1999
Santa Ana, California


Dan Gurney:


"Despite a major marketing effort and a very good racing package
consisting of Ford engines, Reynard or Lola chassis, Firestone tires and
Bryan Herta as the driver, we have not been able to generate sufficient
sponsorship funding for a credible, competitive program in 2000. We do not
rule out, however, a return to CART in the ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/indycar/news/champcar-cart-all-amerian-racers-will-not-in-2000/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Dec 1999 05:35:08 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[CHAMPCAR/CART: Mauricio Gugelmin Among Pacesetters at Sebring Test]]></title>
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GUGELMIN AMONG PACESETTERS AT SEBRING TEST


Sebring, FL (December 21, 1999) - PacWest Racing's Mauricio Gugelmin
concluded a successful two-day test at Florida's Sebring International
Raceway today, logging over 200 miles for a total of over 600 pre-season
testing miles in his 2000 PacWest Reynard Mercedes-Benz.


"The object of the test was to put miles on the new chassis and ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/indycar/news/champcar-cart-mauricio-gugelmin-among-pacesetters-at-sebring-test/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Dec 1999 05:35:08 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[CHAMPCAR/CART: PacWest Makes Steady Progress at Sebring Test]]></title>
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Sebring, FL (December 20, 1999) - PacWest Racing's Mauricio Gugelmin
completed over 115 miles during the first portion of a scheduled two-day
test session at Florida's Sebring International Raceway today.


"It was a typical test day, really," said PacWest Team Manager Russell
Cameron.


"We encountered a few minor glitches, but nothing that really hurt us.


"Mo was able to run a ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/indycar/news/champcar-cart-pacwest-makes-steady-progress-at-sebring-test/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Dec 1999 05:35:08 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[CHAMPCAR/CART: Memo Gidley Takes Hawaii by "Thunder" Storm]]></title>
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While Memo Gidley has kept busy this off-season trying to secure a
lucrative ride for the upcoming CART Champ Car season, he has not spent
all his time merely pounding the pavement.  Memo recently returned to the
mainland US after spending five days in Hawaii on a working vacation while
promoting shifter kart racing.


Bobby Brooks, President of the Hawaii Karting Center, flew in ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/indycar/news/champcar-cart-memo-gidley-takes-hawaii-by-thunder-storm/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Dec 1999 05:35:08 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[CHAMPCAR/CART: Santa Arrives Early into Indianapolis]]></title>
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Indianapolis, IN - Santa arrived early at Monument Circle in Indianapolis
today - but would you expect anything less when his reindeers have been
replaced by a race car driven by Champ Car star and world record holder
Mauricio Gugelmin?


Santa's sleigh was towed into downtown Indianapolis as part of the
culmination of the second annual CART Cares '99 Holiday Food Drive that
has ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/indycar/news/champcar-cart-santa-arrives-early-into-indianapolis/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Dec 1999 05:35:08 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[CHAMPCAR/CART: Homestead-Miami Speedway Tickets on Sale for Spring Events]]></title>
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MIAMI (Dec. 17) – Tickets are now on sale for the two opening weekends of
the 2000 season at Homestead-Miami Speedway, featuring the NASCAR
Craftsman Truck Series and the CART FedEx Championship Series.


The new season opens Feb. 25-26 with the fifth annual Florida Dodge
Dealers 400, featuring the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series in a Saturday
feature. Unreserved grandstand seats are ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/indycar/news/champcar-cart-homestead-miami-speedway-tickets-on-sale-for-spring-events/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Dec 1999 05:35:08 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[CHAMPCAR/CART: Team Rahal Announces Race Appointments]]></title>
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HILLIARD, OH . . . Team Rahal owner Bobby Rahal and General Manager Scott
Roembke announced today the promotion of five key members of the race team
for the 2000 CART FedEx Championship Series.


Assuming new positions within the race team will be Larry Ellert who
becomes the Race Team Manager and Jim Prescott who becomes the Shop
Manager. In 2000 the both of Team Rahal's race ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/indycar/news/champcar-cart-team-rahal-announces-race-appointments/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Dec 1999 05:35:08 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[IRL: Mark Dismore Selected for IROC 2000]]></title>
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INDIANAPOLIS, Thursday, Dec. 16, 1999 - Mark Dismore was the first
representative from the Indy Racing League named to compete in the
International Race of Champions series in 2000, IROC and Kelley Racing
officials confirmed Dec. 16.
        Dismore is the first of 12 drivers to be revealed for the all-star
series. The rest of the field will be announced shortly. Top drivers ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/indycar/news/irl-mark-dismore-selected-for-iroc-2000/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Dec 1999 05:47:41 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[IRL: League Notebook 1999-12-16]]></title>
      <link>http://www.motorsport.com/indycar/news/irl-league-notebook-1999-12-16/</link>
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INDY RACING LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Ross Cheever to continue testing for big brother; USAC stars to take Indy
Racing test


        INDIANAPOLIS, Thursday, Dec. 16, 1999 - Eddie Cheever Jr., winner
of the 1998 Indianapolis 500, is ambivalent about putting his brother Ross
in a second Team Cheever car during the 2000 Indy Racing League season.
        Ross Cheever would drive as a teammate to ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/indycar/news/irl-league-notebook-1999-12-16/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Dec 1999 05:47:41 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[IRL: Robby McGehee, Robby Unser enjoy judgment day on hit MTV show]]></title>
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'THE ROBBYS' HAM IT UP ON POPULAR MTV SHOW
McGehee, Unser serve as judges for upcoming episode of karaoke program


        INDIANAPOLIS, Thursday, Dec. 16, 1999 - Indy Racing League drivers
Robby McGehee and Robby Unser saw their names in lights in New York last
week when they appeared as celebrity judges for upcoming episodes of the
hit show "Say What? Karaoke" on MTV. The show ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/indycar/news/irl-robby-mcgehee-robby-unser-enjoy-judgment-day-on-hit-mtv-show/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Dec 1999 05:47:41 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[IRL: Rookie Sam Hornish signs with PDM Racing]]></title>
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INDIANAPOLIS, Thursday, Dec. 16, 1999 - Rising open-wheel talent Sam
Hornish Jr. has signed to drive for PDM Racing in the Indy Racing League
in 2000, less than two weeks after he passed his rookie test with
impressive skill in the team's car.
        Hornish, from Defiance, Ohio, will make his Indy Racing debut Jan.
29 with Indianapolis-based PDM in the season-opening Delphi Indy ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/indycar/news/irl-rookie-sam-hornish-signs-with-pdm-racing/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Dec 1999 05:47:41 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[CHAMPCAR/CART: Series Happenings, 1999-12-16]]></title>
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        Weeks of speculation ended Tuesday with the announcement that
Patrick Racing had signed Roberto Moreno to campaign the #20
Visteon-sponsored entry during the 2000 FedEx Championship Series season.


        Moreno, who split driving duties between the PacWest Racing Group
and Newman/Haas Racing last year, will team with Adrian Fernandez to form
Patrick's two-car entry in ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/indycar/news/champcar-cart-series-happenings-1999-12-16/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Dec 1999 05:35:08 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[CHAMPCAR/CART: Kenny Brack Sebring Test]]></title>
      <link>http://www.motorsport.com/indycar/news/champcar-cart-kenny-brack-sebring-test/</link>
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Team Rahal driver Kenny Brack logged the first miles in the teams 2000
Ford Reynard package on Wednesday.  Brack, who managed a quick time of
51.3 seconds around Sebring International Raceway, not only enjoys running
on road courses once again, but is impressed by the "technical force" of
Team Rahal.


KENNY BRACK -8- Shell Ford-Cosworth XF -- ASSESS YOUR FIRST DAY OF TESTING
WITH ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/indycar/news/champcar-cart-kenny-brack-sebring-test/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Dec 1999 05:35:08 +0000</pubDate>
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