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2013 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 to pace the 500
[IMS PR] A 2013 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 will lead the starting field of the 96th Indianapolis 500 to the green flag Sunday, May 27 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Panther, Dreyer & Reinbold Racing unite
Two IndyCar Mainstays Combine for Joint Operation on Oriol Servia’s Car for Remainder of Season
One lap, a thousand memories
During his lap around the Indianapolis Motor Speedway during the 500 Festival Mini Marathon, Paul takes a trip down memory lane and recounts a century of history at the famed Brickyard.
Bell confirmed with SSM for Indy 500
[INDYCAR PR] For the third consecutive year, Townsend Bell will attempt to qualify for the Indianapolis 500 in a car prepared by the team owned by Sam Schmidt. Bell will drive the Honda-powered No. 99 BraunAbility/Schmidt Pelfrey Motorsports.
The Yellow Party gives INDYCAR fans a memorable way to fight cancer
[The Yellow Party PR] In the midst of the celebration leading up to the legendary Indianapolis 500, a brand-new, must-attend event emerges on Thursday, May 24. The Yellow Party, presented by DHL, (formerly #beatcancer Bash) is an IndyCar-focused, fundraising event aimed at raising awareness and donations for the fight against childhood cancer.
Dragon’s Leaders Circle designation explained
The team was awarded its Leaders Circle designation based on its presentation as a whole and had not designated its drivers to specific entries at the time of the decision.
Chevrolet appeals turbocharger ruling
[INDYCAR PR] INDYCAR has scheduled for May 9th a hearing for an appeal filed by General Motors regarding the use of a 0.74 A/R compressor cover for the single turbocharger.
Shank and Howard part ways
[MSR PR] With the motor supply issue not yet resolved, Michael Shank Racing team owner Mike Shank confirmed on Wednesday that he has released IZOD IndyCar Series driver Jay Howard from his contractual commitment to the team for the 2012 Indianapolis 500.
Nabors will sing ‘Indiana’ despite missing 2012 Indianapolis 500
[IMS PR] Beloved actor-entertainer Jim Nabors will not attend the 96th Indianapolis 500 due to heart-valve replacement surgery scheduled for Memorial Day weekend, but he will continue his tradition of singing “(Back Home Again in) Indiana” during pre-race ceremonies.
INDYCAR amends engine manufacturer guidelines
[INDYCAR PR] Under the amended rule 3.8, which went into effect beginning April 30, teams can only pair with one manufacturer in any single season unless approval is granted by INDYCAR.
INDYCAR to offer races on YouTube
[INDYCAR PR] INDYCAR announced today that it will offer IZOD IndyCar Series races to fans for the first time ever on the INDYCAR YouTube channel.