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Further clarification of double-header qualification rules
[INDYCAR PR] INDYCAR announced today that qualifications for the second race of the IZOD IndyCar Series doubleheaders at Belle Isle, Toronto and Houston will be split into two groups.
Three Indy 500 entrants penalized for qualifying technical infractions
The No. 8 entry for Ryan Briscoe, No. 15 entry for Graham Rahal, and No. 17 entry for Michel Jourdain, Jr. have all been fined for technical rule infractions following Indianapolis 500 qualifying.
Walker officially named President, Operations & Competition
[INDYCAR PR] Derrick Walker has officially been named President, Operations & Competition of INDYCAR.
Month of May schedule for the 97th Indianapolis 500
[Source: Indianapolis Motor Speedway press release] * 97th INDIANAPOLIS 500 SCHEDULE (All times local, subject to change) Saturday, May 11: OPENING DAY/CELEBRATION OF AUTOMOBILES – $10 admission, 12 and under free 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Public Gates Open, Social Media Garage Open 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Celebration of Automobiles 11 a.m., Corvette Pin Distribution, Pagoda Plaza Noon-6 [...]
2013 Indianapolis 500 entry list released
[IMS PR] Three past Indianapolis 500 winners and four Series champions form part of the field that will line up for the 97th running of the Greatest Spectacle in Racing.
New bonus announced for doubleheader weekends
[INDYCAR PR] SONAX, named Official Automobile Detail Partner of INDYCAR, has announced that it will award a cash prize to any driver who can win both races in a doubleheader weekend at Detroit, Toronto, or Houston.
Kurt Busch to test IndyCar with Andretti at Indianapolis
[IMS PR] 2004 NASCAR Sprint Cup champion Kurt Busch is slated to test an IndyCar with Andretti Autosport on the morning of Thursday, May 9th.
Statement on the future of Dreyer & Reinbold Racing
[Panther DRR PR] Panther DRR, known to long-time fans and supporters as Dreyer & Reinbold Racing, will be scaling back its participation in the IZOD IndyCar Series following the 97th Running of the Indianapolis 500 on May 26, 2013.
The Yellow Party returns for 2013
[Yellow Party PR] The 3rd annual Yellow Party, presented by DHL on Thursday, May 23rd, is an IndyCar-focused fundraising event aimed at raising awareness and donations for the fight against cancer.
Turns 1 and 2 widened on São Paulo track
[INDYCAR PR] Turns 1 and 2 have been widened for this weekend’s Itaipava Indy São Paulo 300 presented by Nestlé, which should ease the crunch on restarts and result in faster lap times.
Pippa Mann announces Indy 500 entry with Dale Coyne Racing
[Pippa Mann PR] Dale Coyne Racing has confirmed that Pippa Mann will drive for the team in this year’s Indianapolis 500.
IMSC receives legislative approval of motorsports initiative
The Indiana General Assembly approved a bill on Friday, April 26 that will strengthen the state’s position as a global leader in the motorsports industry and create benefits for economic development in tourism, hospitality and motorsports, including upgrades and improvements at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.