Articles By: More Front Wing Staff
SPM signs Jack Harvey to Indy Lights team for 2014
[SPM PR] Schmidt Peterson Motorsports (SPM) has signed Racing Steps Foundation-backed driver Jack Harvey, the highest finishing rookie in Europe’s GP3 Series in 2013, to drive one of its Indy Lights entries in 2014.
Briscoe to drive Ganassi NTT Data #8; Kanaan moves to #10
[Ganassi PR] Chip Ganassi Racing Teams (CGRT) and NTT DATA, a leading global IT services provider, announced today they have signed Indy car veteran and seven-time winner Ryan Briscoe to drive the No. 8 NTT DATA Chevrolet in the IndyCar Series. Along with the signing of Briscoe, Tony Kanaan will move into the seat vacated by four-time IndyCar Series Champion and three-time Indianapolis 500 Winner Dario Franchitti in the No. 10 Target Chevrolet.
Rising Star Racing to promote worthy talent on IndyCar ladder
[Rising Star PR] The new Rising Star Racing organization has an important mission in the world of motorsports – to help ensure that the most deserving drivers get the opportunities they have earned. By providing funding, support and guidance for select young drivers, Rising Star Racing will help bridge the gap between talent and opportunity.
Chevrolet, Honda to produce IndyCar aero kits for 2015
[INDYCAR PR] INDYCAR announced today that Chevrolet and Honda will provide distinct aerodynamic configurations for the IndyCar Series chassis beginning in 2015.
Chris Griffis Memorial Test sees new names at tops of time charts
[Mazda Road to Indy PR] The entire Mazda Road to Indy spent the last two days at the Chris Griffis Memorial Test at Barber Motorsports Park, and some new names emerged at the tops of the time charts in each series.
Commission approves initial IMS upgrade plans
[IMS PR] The Indiana Motorsports Commission approved preliminary plans by Hulman & Company to invest state funds on infrastructure upgrades at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, targeted at improvements that enhance the quality of motorsport events and the fan experience at the facility.
Excerpt from Hard Luck Lloyd: The one that got away
This third and final excerpt from Hard Luck Lloyd discusses the 1969 Indianapolis 500, one of Lloyd Ruby’s closest calls with the Borg-Warner Trophy that instead became one of the most infamous DNFs in the history of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Plenty of talent on deck for Chris Griffis Memorial Mazda Road to Indy Test
[Andersen PR] Teams and drivers from all three levels of the highly acclaimed Mazda Road to Indy have converged on Barber Motorsports Park near Birmingham, Ala., for the Chris Griffis Memorial Mazda Road to Indy Open Test.
Alberico to move up to Pro Mazda with Cape Motorsports with Wayne Taylor Racing
[Alberico PR] Cape Motorsports with Wayne Taylor Racing will launch a new Pro Mazda campaign in 2014 and will take this year’s second-place USF2000 finisher, Neil Alberico of Los Gatos, Calif., along with them.
Eidson to contest 2014 USF2000 season with Cape Motorsports with Wayne Taylor Racing
[CMwWTR PR] Jake Eidson, the reigning F1600 Formula F champion and 2013 recipient of the Team USA Scholarship, has moved up the ladder into USF2000 with Cape Motorsports with Wayne Taylor Racing for the 2014 season.
Paul Page to return to IMS Radio Network as the Voice of the 500
[IMS PR] As previously reported, IMS has confirmed that long-time ABC and IMS Radio Network analyst Paul Page will return to become the Chief Announcer and the Voice of the 500.
IndyCar Series confirms 2014 television schedule
[INDYCAR PR] The 2014 IndyCar Series television schedule will feature three weekends of ABC coverage at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, including the network’s 50th consecutive telecast of the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race on Sunday, May 25. NBC Sports Network (NBCSN) will televise 13 races, including 11 in a row that culminates with the season finale on Labor Day weekend at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, Calif.