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Ex-Ganassi team manager joins AJ Foyt Racing
Scott Harner, who departed Chip Ganassi Racing earlier this month, has joined AJ Foyt Racing as VP of operations and will be based in the team’s Speedway, IN. race shop.
Herta’s amazing test pace was real, says top Andretti engineer
Ray Gosselin, race engineer for Ryan Hunter-Reay, says Colton Herta’s incredible speed during the NTT IndyCar Series Spring Training was genuine.
Gallery: The best photos from IndyCar testing at COTA
Colton Herta astounded the NTT IndyCar Series paddock with his pace throughout two days of Spring Training at Circuit of the Americas for 25 cars, and the second-gen ace remained fastest overall for Harding Steinbrenner Racing-Honda. Here are the best photos from the US GP venue...
Rossi deposes Herta in IndyCar Spring Training final session
Andretti Autosport's Alexander Rossi finally loosened the stranglehold that Colton Herta had over the NTT IndyCar Series Spring Training at Circuit of the Americas by topping the fourth and final session.
Herta on top again in Wednesday morning session
Colton Herta, the 2018 Indy Lights runner-up, went three-for-three in leading the IndyCar Spring Training session in the morning of Day 2.
Marco Andretti: “If I won the Indy 500 I’d cry, probably”
Marco Andretti admits to win the Indianapolis 500 on the 50th anniversary of his grandfather’s sole victory at the Speedway would likely reduce him to tears.
Herta stays top of IndyCar Spring Training with startling lap
Colton Herta laid down a 1min46.6258sec lap at Circuit of The Americas to hold onto his top spot in IndyCar Spring Training in the solo Harding Steinbrenner Racing-Honda entry.
Supercars and IndyCar working towards joint Gold Coast event
Supercars says it will try and work with IndyCar on a potential Gold Coast return for the US series, rather than having separate events on the streets of Surfers Paradise.
Bourdais says winning as an underdog is “extra satisfying”
Sebastien Bourdais has admitted that his triumphs in the last five years of IndyCar racing have left him extremely satisfied, despite a torrent of success in his five seasons with Newman/Haas Racing.
Herta lands first blow in IndyCar Spring Training
Colton Herta put Harding Steinbrenner Racing on top in the opening two hours of IndyCar Spring Training, with his final lap of the session.
Andretti confirms technical partnership with Harding Steinbrenner
Andretti Technologies, the advanced technology arm of Andretti Autosport, has announced that it will provide engineering and development support of the Harding Steinbrenner Racing team.
Dixon: Rosenqvist could be this year’s Wickens in IndyCar
IndyCar legend Scott Dixon believes his new teammate Felix Rosenqvist has the potential to cause as much of a stir in his rookie season in the NTT IndyCar Series as did Robert Wickens in 2018.
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Dixon had a “breakthrough” in 2018 but is still learning
Five-time and reigning IndyCar champion Scott Dixon says both he and the team enjoyed breakthroughs in road course setup and driving style last season that should continue to pay dividends.
O’Ward on dumping IndyCar ride: “I have done what I had to do”
Indy Lights champion Patricio O’Ward says he is “talking to all the teams he can” after his eleventh-hour split from the Harding Steinbrenner Racing-Honda team left him without a ride on the eve of IndyCar Spring Training.
O’Ward splits from Harding Steinbrenner Racing
Reigning Indy Lights champion Patricio O’Ward has been released from his contract with Harding Steinbrenner Racing after just one IndyCar race.
Gallery: IndyCar testing at Laguna Seca
Friday’s test was rained out after lunch, but over the morning session's 4.5 hours, 21 of the projected 24-25 cars hit the track, with Max Chilton’s Carlin-Chevrolet emerging fastest. Here are images from top-rank U.S. open-wheel racing’s first visit to Laguna Seca since March 2007.
Ericsson: Consistency in an IndyCar is “biggest issue”
Ex-Formula 1 driver Marcus Ericsson says that putting strong sectors together for a complete flying lap is the area where he most needs to improve his IndyCar performance.
Chilton leads morning IndyCar test session at Laguna Seca
Former Formula 1 racer Max Chilton put Carlin Racing on top of the NTT IndyCar Series lap speeds in the first top-rank open-wheel test at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca since Champ Car Spring Training in 2007.
IndyCar’s big questions of 2019
As the NTT IndyCar Series gathers at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca for the first large group test of 2019, David Malsher looks at some of the main topics to watch in the season ahead.
Kimball reveals part-time IndyCar schedule
Charlie Kimball has announced he will compete in just five NTT IndyCar Series races with Carlin Racing this year, including the Indianapolis 500.
Mario Andretti: IndyCar’s new Firestone deal is a “win-win”
Four-time Indy car champion and 1969 Indy 500 winner Mario Andretti has endorsed IndyCar’s new contract with Firestone, saying that there’s “no question about the validity of having continuity in the tire sector.”
Firestone extends IndyCar deal through 2025
Firestone will continue as exclusive tire supplier to the NTT IndyCar Series through 2025, following a five-year partnership extension between IndyCar and Bridgestone Americas, Inc.
Acura is new title sponsor for Grand Prix of Long Beach
The Grand Prix Association of Long Beach announced today that it has reached a multi-year agreement with American Honda to feature Acura as title sponsor for the Grand Prix of Long Beach starting in 2019.
Indy 500 gains new presenting sponsor
Online financial services platform Gainbridge has replaced PennGrade as presenting sponsor of the Indianapolis 500.
