Articles By: More Front Wing Staff
Nabors to sing ‘Indiana’ for the final time this May
[IMS PR] Beloved actor-entertainer and legendary Indianapolis 500 icon Jim Nabors will sing “(Back Home Again in) Indiana” at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the final time prior to the start of the 98th running of the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, May 25.
EVENT SUMMARY: 2014 Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg
It must be time to go racing, because More Front Wing’s Event Summaries are back! We kick of the Verizon IndyCar Series 2014 season with this first Event Summary covering the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg.
RLL transporter damaged by fire en route to St. Petersburg
[RLLR PR] The Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing (RLL) team transporter caught on fire en route to the Verizon IndyCar Series season-opener in St. Petersburg last night.
Anna de Ferran, daughter of Gil, to perform in opening ceremonies at St. Petersburg
[St. Pete PR] Organizers of the 2014 Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg have announced that Major Christopher L. Barnett and Anna de Ferran will sing during the opening ceremonies for the Verizon IndyCar Series race headlining the racing festival, March 28-30.
Dario Franchitti to drive Camaro Z/28 pace car at Indianapolis
[IMS/Chevrolet/CGR PR] Three-time Indianapolis 500 winner Dario Franchitti will drive a 2014 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 to pace the 98th running of the Indianapolis 500 on May 25. It’s the eighth time a Camaro has served as the pace car, starting in 1967 – and the 25th time a Chevrolet has paced the race.
Our top three stories to watch in IndyCar in 2014
We’ve each selected the top three stories that we find fascinating going into the 2014 Verizon IndyCar Series season. See how our lists compare and add yours to the conversation!
INDYCAR officials discussing possible return to Brazil in 2015
INDYCAR officials have confirmed they are in discussions for the Verizon IndyCar Series to return as soon as 2015.
INDYCAR enhances points format for Verizon IndyCar Series championships
[INDYCAR PR] INDYCAR announced today that it will enhance the points scoring format that will decide the Verizon IndyCar Series drivers’ and entrants’ championships.
Ed Carpenter Racing to field Hildebrand at Indianapolis 500
[ECR PR] Ed Carpenter Racing today announced that American racer J.R. Hildebrand will be the driver of the team’s second entry in the 98th running of the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race set for May 25 at the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Donato completes four-car Afterburner Autosport USF2000 line-up
[Afterburner PR] Afterburner Autosport is pleased to announce the addition of Felipe Donato to its skilled 2014 Cooper Tires USF2000 Championship Powered by Mazda driver line-up. The Brazilian racer joins the Minnesota-based team as part of a four-car title effort this coming season, focused on adding to the squad’s winning resume, and building on a strong rookie campaign.
Power leads as Honda and Chevrolet split top 10 at final day of Spring Training
[INDYCAR PR] For the second consecutive day, Will Power topped the time chart as Verizon IndyCar Series wrapped up a two-day Open Test at Barber Motorsports Park. Also for the second consecutive day, Honda and Chevrolet split the top 10 on the time sheet.
Team Penske 1-2-3 leads shortened first day at Spring Training
[INDYCAR PR] The scheduled seven hours on the 2.38-mile, 17-turn road course were cut in half because of a chill and mist in the morning of day one, but Montoya and teammates Will Power and Helio Castroneves made the most of their combined 154 laps.