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Luyendyk - "Racing Heroes Tour" blog, part 3

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 17:39:12 +0000

Mid-Ohio: Chip Ganassi Racing preview

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 02:08:58 +0000

Scott Dixon and the No. 9 Target Honda Team Back-to-back: Dixon has the opportunity to be the sixth driver to score back-to-back wins at Mid-Ohio in the 23-year reign that a major open wheel series has raced at the Buckeye track. Fellow TCGR teammate, Alex Zanardi scored dual wins in 1996 and 1997 as Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates teammate Juan Pablo Montoya won in 1999 ... Keep reading

2009 IndyCar Series schedule (REVISED)

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 04:50:06 +0000

Date            Track                           Layout
Sun 5-Apr       Streets of St. Petersburg       1.8-mile street course
Sun 19-Apr      Streets of Long Beach           1.968-mile street course
Sun 26-Apr      Kansas Speedway                 1.5-mile oval
Sun 24-May      Indianapolis Motor Speedway     2.5-mile oval
Sun 31-May      The Milwaukee Mile ... Keep reading

Series statement on Detroit 2009 cancellation

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 04:50:04 +0000

INDYCAR SERIES STATEMENT REGARDING THE BELLE ISLE DETROIT GRAND PRIX INDIANAPOLIS, Friday, Dec. 19, 2008 - The IndyCar Series today released the following statement from Terry Angstadt, president of the commercial division for the Indy Racing League, regarding the Belle Isle Detroit Grand Prix: "This is unfortunate news but something that Roger Penske and his ... Keep reading

Indy Racing League News and Notes 2008-12-18

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 04:50:03 +0000

Today's IndyCar Series and Firestone Indy Lights headlines 1. Drivers remember Christmases past 2. ABC Supply extends contract with A.J. Foyt Racing 3. Andretti leads Driver's Edge program 1. Drivers remember Christmases past: The wrapping might not have left much to the imagination. But it didn't matter to a young Ryan Hunter-Reay, who vividly remembers the excitement of ... Keep reading

AJ Foyt Racing sponsor extends contract

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 04:50:03 +0000

ABC SUPPLY EXTENDS CONTRACT WITH A.J. FOYT RACING THROUGH 2010 WALLER, Texas December 18, 2008--ABC Supply Co. Inc. has extended its contract with A.J. Foyt Racing to sponsor the No. 14 Dallara/Honda/Firestone Indy car driven by Vitor Meira. The contract locks in the sponsorship for the 2009-2010 seasons with an option year for 2011. As part of the agreement, the company will ... Keep reading

Luyendyk - "Racing Heroes Tour" blog, part 2

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 22:42:06 +0000

Racing Heroes Tour -- Iraq (December 11-17 By: Arie Luyendyk Jr. Hi everyone here is my blog from the last few days hope you enjoy! 11-13 Baghdad Arie Luyendyk Jr. visits U.S. troops in Iraq. Photo by Arie Luyendyk Jr.. ... Keep reading

Luyendyk - "Racing Heroes Tour" blog, part 1

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 12:47:08 +0000

Racing Heroes Tour -- Iraq (Day 1-3) By: Arie Luyendyk Jr. Day 1: Arrival into Kuwait. Going into this 11 day tour of Kuwait and Iraq I find myself not knowing at all what to expect. I like many others in our country only see the news broadcasts and read the stories that fill the paper, now this is my chance to experience the war in Iraq and to thank the many soldiers that are ... Keep reading

Indy Racing League News and Notes 2008-12-12

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 23:10:58 +0000

Today's IndyCar Series and Firestone Indy Lights headlines 1. Dallara partners with IndyCar Series to lower team operating costs 2. Andretti, Viso re-signed for 2009 3. Dixon honored by BRDC 4. Howard wins PRI karting event 1. Dallara partners with IndyCar Series to lower team operating costs: In an effort to reduce costs for IndyCar Series teams during the 2009 season ... Keep reading

Marco Andretti renews with AGR

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 18:30:22 +0000

Andretti Green Inks Marco Andretti for 2009 IndyCar Series Season INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (Dec. 11, 2008) - Andretti Green announced today that it has signed Marco Andretti to drive its #26 IndyCar Series entry for the 2009 season. Andretti will once again be part of the team's four-driver IndyCar Series lineup, which includes 2004 IndyCar Series champion Tony Kanaan, 2008 Bombardier ... Keep reading

HVM renews E.J. Viso contract for 2009

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 18:30:17 +0000

HVM Announces E.J. Viso in 2009 Driver Line-up Team and Driver Return to IndyCar Series for Sophomore Season Indianapolis, Indiana (December 11, 2008) – HVM will continue to build on their strong foundation in the IndyCar Series in the 2009 season by returning the No. 33 PDVSA HVM Racing Honda Dallara with driver E.J. Viso. Viso will be returning for his second season ... Keep reading

Foyt Racing news 2008-12-10

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 18:30:14 +0000

Vitor Meira Tests the ABC Supply No. 14 at Homestead-Miami Speedway; New Chief Engineer Joins Foyt Team HOMESTEAD, FL December 9, 2008--Vitor Meira tested with A.J. Foyt's ABC Supply team for the first time on an oval track December 9th at Homestead-Miami Speedway. The one day test was conducted in conjunction with Firestone Tire testing with drivers Tony Kanaan of ... Keep reading

Indy Racing League News and Notes 2008-12-10

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 18:30:12 +0000

Today's IndyCar Series and Firestone Indy Lights headlines 1. IndyCar Series extends deal with ESPN International for worldwide television rights 2. A.J. Foyt Racing hires new engineer 3. Eleven IndyCar Series drivers entered in PRI karting event 4. Dallara honored at World Motorsport Symposium 1. IndyCar Series extends deal with ESPN International for worldwide television ... Keep reading

Indy Racing League News and Notes 2008-12-08

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 21:46:13 +0000

Today's IndyCar Series and Firestone Indy Lights headlines 1. Drivers, owner honored at Autosport Awards 2. Patrick films Super Bowl commercial 3. Donoso receives national honors 4. Phil Casey Golf Tournament raises $22,000 for charities 1. Drivers, owner honored at Autosport Awards: IndyCar Series champion Scott Dixon, drivers Justin Wilson and E.J. Viso and team co-owner ... Keep reading

WKA: Conquest's Tagliani to run PRI Karting event

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 08:36:37 +0000

Alex Tagliani to Race in the All-Stars Karting Classic at the PRI Trade Show INDIANAPOLIS (December 9, 2008) - Enthusiastic racer, Alex Tagliani, has certainly proved his skill behind the wheel this past racing season; Starting from the front row in a Champ car in Long Beach; winning at Edmonton in a Canadian NASCAR and finishing fourth in the Nikon Indy 300 in Australia, his ... Keep reading

Indy Racing League News and Notes 2008-12-02

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 02:00:15 +0000

Today's IndyCar Series and Firestone Indy Lights headlines 1. Dixon, Castroneves, Matos earn First Team All-America honors 2. Patrick most searched athlete in 2008 3. Schmidt to be honored by Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation 4. Firestone Indy Lights schedule finalized 1. Dixon, Castroneves, Matos earn First Team All-America honors: Scott Dixon, Helio Castroneves and Raphael ... Keep reading

IRL statement on continuing use of ethanol

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 11:14:43 +0000

Statement from Terry Angstadt, president of the commercial division of the Indy Racing League, regarding the Indy Racing League and ethanol "The IndyCar Series is proud to be fueled by ethanol, a renewable energy fuel. For the last three years, ethanol has been the official fuel as a result of a sponsorship agreement with the ethanol producers and EPIC, the Ethanol Promotion and ... Keep reading

WKA: Will Power to run PRI Stars of Karting event

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 08:36:37 +0000

WILL POWER TO RETURN TO HIS ROOTS FOR ALL-STARS KARTING CLASSIC AT PRI Aussie Vineyards - Team Australia driver Will Power will return to his roots when the Australian competes in the 2008 Performance Racing Industry (PRI) All-Stars Karting Classic at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida on 11 December 2008. Power will drive for the FirstKart.com team in the ... Keep reading

Indy Racing League News and Notes 2008-11-25

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 00:45:05 +0000

Today's IndyCar Series and Firestone Indy Lights headlines 1. Fisher leads food drive 2. Guthrie to return to Firestone Indy Lights in 2009 1. Fisher leads food drive: Sarah Fisher Racing will kick off the 2008 holiday season with a "12 Days of Christmas Food Drive" to support the St. Vincent DePaul Food Pantry in Indianapolis. The SFR Race Shop, O'Gara's Irish Pub and ... Keep reading

SKUSA: Conquest Racing's Tagliani SuperNationals summary

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 08:38:19 +0000

Alex Tagliani Takes Part in Endurance Karting Race INDIANAPOLIS (November 25, 2008) - Conquest Racing driver Alex Tagliani is keeping busy during the off-season. The driver, who resides in Las Vegas and who enjoys driving karts to train between racing seasons, took part in a 7-hour endurance karting race at the Rio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas this past weekend ... Keep reading