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INDYCAR makes right choice leaving TRM behind
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INDYCAR announced today that the IICS will not be returning to the track in 2012, citing differing business directions. This announcement should not be considered surprising, and few will be sad to see it go.
Super Bowl better value than IndyCar — or is it?
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While it seems obvious that Super Bowl commercials are a better bang for the buck than IndyCar sponsorship, a long-range view may yield slightly different results.
Dario delights at the CME
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Dario Franchitti addressed an enthusiastic group of fans at the Canadian Motorsports Expo this past weekend and answered questions on a variety of subjects.
Edmonton is back — now what?
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Back in early November when it was announced that Edmonton had been removed from the IZOD IndyCar Series schedule, it was suggested that the debacle was a sad situation. Well, the race is back — but unfortunately, it’s still a pretty sad situation.
Barnhart discusses new IICS rules for 2011
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Brian Barnhart, INDYCAR President of Competition and Operations, speaks with More Front Wing at yesterday’s presentation to clarify some of the questions that have been lingering regarding some of these new rules.
IndyCar off-season: the good, the bad, and the ugly
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Anyone connected to the IZOD IndyCar Series admits that this has been the best off-season for American open-wheel racing in recent memory. Unlike the last dozen years, there is little to no talk of politics, abysmal car counts, or races leaving the schedule.
A look at the 2011 Firestone Indy Lights schedule
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The 2011 Firestone Indy Lights calendar was released yesterday, and it revealed a few surprises — some good, some potentially less-than-good, and some that lead to more questions.
Getting it right now more important than ever
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Chevrolet has given INDYCAR a mulligan. Now, more than ever, INDYCAR needs to get their rules package right or they may not get another chance.
IndyCar 2010 — What really mattered
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Five weeks removed from Dario Franchitti’s clinching of the championship, Paul looks back at the highlights of the 2010 IZOD IndyCar Series.
Edmonton is gone — now what?
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Following a harried blitz of breaking news stories that tore across racing’s corner of the internet yesterday evening, the announcement became official today that the Honda Indy Edmonton will not be returning to the 2011 schedule after all.
2011 IZOD IndyCar Series calendars on sale
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