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INDYCAR announces rules for Iowa qualifying heat races
[INDYCAR PR] Three heat races of 30 laps each will replace single-car qualifications for the June 23 race under the lights on the .875-mile Iowa Speedway oval.
Coyne, Carpenter penalized after Texas
INDYCAR has announced penalties stemming from post-race technical inspection of the Firestone 550 at Texas Motor Speedway.
Franchitti earns $2.47 million for 500 win
[IMS PR] Dario Franchitti earned $2,474,280 from an overall purse of $13,285,815 for his victory Sunday, May 27 in the 96th Indianapolis 500 Mile Race. Rubens Barrichello came away as the Chase Rookie of the Year.
Lights to debut new car in 2014
[FIL PR] Firestone Indy Lights announced today its intentions to debut a new race car for the 2014 season.
INDYCAR releases aero kit regulations to manufacturers
[INDYCAR PR] INDYCAR has set a May 25 deadline for prospective aerodynamic kit suppliers to commit to the program for 2013 and 2014. INDYCAR released final regulations to interested companies May 14.
Boost levels to return to 130 kPa across the board for Sunday
[INDYCAR PR] INDYCAR announced today that all engines will maintain a boost level 130 kPa for Sunday’s Indianapolis 500.
INDYCAR announces pre-qualification penalties
[INDYCAR PR] INDYCAR announced a number of penalties today to teams not complying with various rules during pre-qualifying technical inspection for Indianapolis 500 Time Trials.
INDYCAR turbocharger decision upheld
[INDYCAR PR] Retired Indiana Supreme Court Justice Theodore R. Boehm denied an appeal filed on April 30 and upheld INDYCAR’s decision to approve use of a 0.71 A/R compressor cover for the single turbocharger.
INDYCAR alters Indy 500 Rookie Orientation Program
[INDYCAR PR] INDYCAR announced today that it will condense its Indianapolis 500 Rookie Orientation Program into three speed phases from its traditional four, while still maintaining a total of 40 laps for the program.
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.
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.
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.