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IRL: Former sponsor returns to Indy 500

Thu, 29 Dec 2005 05:47:34 +0000

AAA RETURNS TO INDIANAPOLIS 500 AAA now Official Auto Club, Travel Agency & Insurance Company at Indy AAA members to enjoy souvenir & ticket discounts INDIANAPOLIS, Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2005 -- AAA (American Automobile Association), which sanctioned every Indianapolis 500 from 1911 to 1955, returns to the "Greatest Spectacle in Racing" in 2006 in a new partnership with the ... Keep reading

IRL: Andretti Green Racing 2006 driver lineup announced

Thu, 29 Dec 2005 05:47:34 +0000

ANDRETTI GREEN RACING UNVEILS 2006 RACING LINEUP INDIANAPOLIS, Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2005 -- Marco Andretti, the third-generation driver from one of racing's most-celebrated families, will compete in the 2006 IRL IndyCar® Series season with Andretti Green Racing, team officials announced. Andretti, who will be a candidate for Bombardier Rookie of the Year, will drive the No. 26 ArcaEx ... Keep reading

IRL: Andretti Green Racing teleconference transcript, part 2

Thu, 29 Dec 2005 05:47:34 +0000

Continued from part 1 Q: Despite your teammate winning the Indy 500, I know how close the team was, winning the championship, have there been some quiet moments during the off-season where some disappointment has crept into your mind in saying, 'Why couldn't that be me?' DARIO FRANCHITTI: There was disappointment during the season. I think that anybody that watched the ... Keep reading

IRL: Andretti Green Racing teleconference transcript, part 1

Thu, 29 Dec 2005 05:47:34 +0000

An interview with Michael Andretti, Marco Andretti & Dario Franchitti MODERATOR: Good afternoon, everyone. We appreciate you joining us for the Indy Racing League teleconference. We're joined by three guests today who are members of Andretti Green Racing, co-owner Michael Andretti and drivers Dario Franchitti and Marco Andretti. Earlier today, the team announced that Marco will ... Keep reading

IRL: AGR, Herta announce 2006 plans

Thu, 29 Dec 2005 05:47:34 +0000

Herta Returns with XM Satellite Radio for Third Season in IndyCar Series INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (Dec. 20, 2005) - For the third-consecutive season, Bryan Herta will pilot the #7 XM Satellite Radio Dallara/Honda/Firestone for Andretti Green Racing in the Indy Racing League® IndyCar® Series. Herta capped the 2005 campaign with an eighth-place finish in the IndyCar Series ... Keep reading

IRL: Michael Andretti to run 2006 Indy 500

Thu, 29 Dec 2005 05:47:34 +0000

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., and Holmdel, N.J., (Dec. 20, 2005) - Andretti Green Racing co-owner Michael Andretti will come out of retirement to drive the Jim Beam/Vonage Honda-powered Dallara in the 90th running of the Indianapolis 500 on May 28, 2006. Andretti, who retired from a 20-year professional driving career after the 87th Indianapolis 500 on May 25, 2003, will be part of a ... Keep reading

IRL: AGR, Franchitti announce 2006 plans

Thu, 29 Dec 2005 05:47:34 +0000

Franchitti Joins Klein Tools/Jim Beam Team for 2006 IndyCar Series Season INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (Dec. 20, 2005) - Dario Franchitti will join the championship-winning Klein Tools/Jim Beam team as part of Andretti Green Racing's four-car effort for the 2006 Indy Racing League® IndyCar® Series season. Franchitti will pilot the #27 Klein Tools/Jim Beam Honda-powered Dallara in an attempt ... Keep reading

IRL: Marco Andretti to drive for AGR in 2006

Thu, 29 Dec 2005 05:47:34 +0000

Marco Andretti to Begin IndyCar Series Career with ArcaEx Team INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (Dec. 20, 2005) - Third-generation driver Marco Andretti will launch his Indy Racing League® IndyCar® Series career in 2006 as the driver of the #26 Honda-powered Dallara for Andretti Green Racing with the backing of the Archipelago Exchange (ArcaEx), which is returning to the team in its role as a ... Keep reading

IRL: AGR, Tony Kanaan announce 2006 plans

Thu, 29 Dec 2005 05:47:34 +0000

Tony Kanaan To Again Lead Team 7-Eleven in 2006 IndyCar Series Championship Hunt Indianapolis, Ind. (Dec. 20, 2005) - Team 7-Eleven driver Tony Kanaan will return to the cockpit of the #11 Team 7-Eleven Dallara/Honda/Firestone in pursuit of the 2006 Indy Racing League® IndyCar® Series. Kanaan, the 2004 IndyCar Series Champion, was runner-up in the 2005 championship campaign. The ... Keep reading

IRL: Michael, Marco Andretti to race in 2006 Indy 500

Thu, 29 Dec 2005 05:47:34 +0000

MICHAEL, MARCO ANDRETTI TO DRIVE IN 2006 INDIANAPOLIS 500 Legendary veteran exits retirement to seek elusive win, help son in Indy debut INDIANAPOLIS, Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2005 -- An Andretti will be back in the driver's seat in the Indianapolis 500 this May. Better yet, make that two Andrettis. Indy legend Michael Andretti and his son Marco announced Dec. 20 that they will compete ... Keep reading

CHAMPCAR/CART: PKV Racing's Legge test evaluation notes

Thu, 29 Dec 2005 05:34:27 +0000

LEGGE COMPLETES TWO-DAY EVALUATION WITH PKV RACING INDIANAPOLIS, IN - - DECEMBER 21, 2005 - - Rising open-wheel star Katherine Legge completed a two-day evaluation with PKV Racing today at Sebring Raceway in Sebring, Florida. Legge ran a total of 238 laps (119 each day) on the 1.66-mile Sebring road circuit, December 20-21. She ran in cool and overcast ... Keep reading

IRL: Andretti dad, son team up for 2006 Indy 500

Sat, 24 Dec 2005 05:47:34 +0000

Not since 1994 has the Indianapolis 500 field had an Andretti father/son on the starting grid. That was the final year that 1969 Indianapolis 500 winner Mario Andretti raced at the famed brickyard: he started ninth on the 33-car grid, four positions behind his son Michael. Joining the father/son combo and adding a third Andretti to the field was Michael's cousin John Andretti. Both ... Keep reading

IRL: Barnhart, Clarke teleconference transcript

Tue, 20 Dec 2005 05:47:34 +0000

An interview with Brian Barnhart and Robert Clarke Thursday Dec 15, 2005 MODERATOR: Good afternoon, everyone. Thanks for joining us for this special Indy Racing League teleconference. Thank you for your patience as we had some delays for a few minutes. We have two guests with us this afternoon, Brian Barnhart, president and chief operating officer of the Indy Racing League, and ... Keep reading

IRL: Series names Honda as sole engine supplier

Tue, 20 Dec 2005 05:47:34 +0000

HONDA RACING INDY V-8 ENGINE TO BE SOLE INDYCAR SERIES POWERPLANT BEGINNING IN 2006 INDIANAPOLIS, Thursday, Dec. 15, 2005 -- The Indy Racing League and Honda Performance Development (HPD), a subsidiary of American Honda Motor Co., announced the IRL IndyCar® Series will field Honda Racing Indy V-8 engines solely beginning with the 2006 season. The move to a single engine for 2006 ... Keep reading

IRL: Honda to serve as single engine supplier

Tue, 20 Dec 2005 05:47:34 +0000

Honda to Serve as Single IndyCar Engine Supplier in 2006 TORRANCE, Calif. (December 15, 2005) -- Honda Performance Development (HPD), a subsidiary of American Honda Motor Co., will become the single provider of engines in 2006 for the Indy Racing League IndyCar Series, HPD President Robert Clarke announced today. Honda joined the IRL at the start of the 2003 season, and ... Keep reading

CHAMPCAR/CART: PKV Racing Sebring test summary

Tue, 20 Dec 2005 05:34:27 +0000

PKV RACING EVALUATES THREE DRIVERS AT SEBRING TEST INDIANAPOLIS, IN - - DECEMBER 15, 2005 - - PKV Racing, which is auditioning drivers for anywhere from zero to two spots on the team, concluded three days of testing and driver evaluations December 12-14 at Sebring Raceway in Sebring, Florida. The team, which is currently in discussions with Cristiano da Matta ... Keep reading

CHAMPCAR/CART: 2006 Champ Car final schedule

Tue, 20 Dec 2005 05:34:27 +0000

2006 Bridgestone Presents The Champ Car World Series Powered by Ford Season Schedule


Date        Venue                               Location
April 9     Streets of Long Beach               Long Beach, CA
May 13      Reliant Park Street Circuit         Houston, TX
May 21      Fundidora Park                      Monterrey, MEX
June 4      The Milwaukee Mile ... Keep reading

CHAMPCAR/CART: Rocketsports Racing Sebring test notes 2005-12-15

Tue, 20 Dec 2005 05:34:27 +0000

ROCKETSPORTS RACING SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETES FIRST PRE-SEASON TEST EAST LANSING, Mich. (December 15, 2005) - Rocketsports Racing headed down south to warmer weather to get some on-track time for a pre-season test in Sebring, Florida and successfully completed a two-day run with potential Champ Car drivers Richard Lyons and Katherine Legge. It was the first time for both drivers to ... Keep reading

CHAMPCAR/CART: Conquest Racing Sebring test notes 2005-12-15

Tue, 20 Dec 2005 05:34:27 +0000

Mi-Jack Conquest Racing tests five drivers in Sebring A Swede, Belgian, Englishman, a Dutchman, and an Estonian get taste of Champ Car with Mi-Jack Conquest Racing Indianapolis, IN (15 December 05)-- Mi-Jack Conquest Racing completed a successful test in Sebring this week as five young Champ Car hopefuls gained experience in Mi-Jack Conquest Racing Lolas. The test had an ... Keep reading

CHAMPCAR/CART: Junqueira teleconference transcript

Tue, 20 Dec 2005 05:34:27 +0000

Champ Car Teleconference Transcript with Bruno Junqueira ERIC MAUK: Welcome, everyone, to a very special Champ Car media teleconference as we are fortunate to be joined by Bruno Junqueira. Most of you know him as driver of the #2 PacifiCare Ford-Cosworth/Lola/Bridgestone for Newman/Haas Racing. As most of you know by reading the testing reports we put out over the last few ... Keep reading