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Dario Franchitti retirement press conference transcript
Dario Franchitti spoke to the media recently for the first time since his retirement after his crash at the Grand Prix of Houston. The full transcript of the press conference can be found here.
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.
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.
Montoya takes first laps with Team Penske at Sebring
[INDYCAR PR] Team Penske’s newest driver, Juan Pablo Montoya, sampled his Chevrolet-powered Indy car for the first time on Nov. 25 during the first day of a two-day test at Sebring International Raceway.
Testing regulations for 2014 announced; days added for testing Lights drivers
[INDYCAR PR] Full-season IndyCar Series teams will have a total of 18 test days to be used in any combination of engine manufacturer tests, team tests, Open Tests, straight line and full-sized wind tunnel tests through the 2014 season finale at Auto Club Speedway.
O’Donnell, Frye named to executive roles at Hulman Motorsports
C.J. O’Donnell and Jay Frye have been named to executive positions at Hulman Motorsports, completing the formation of Mark Miles’s executive team.
King to step down as IMS Radio chief announcer
Mike King will step down as chief announcer of the IMS Radio Network on November 1.
Power wins MAVTV 500, Dixon claims INDYCAR title at Auto Club Speedway
Scott Dixon, who entered the 19th race of the season with a 25-point advantage over title rival Helio Castroneves, secured his third series championship in the past decade in his 220th Indy car start. Will Power, who lost the championship on this racetrack last year, won his third race of the season by 1.4883 seconds over 2012 race winner Ed Carpenter, who earned his first podium finish of the season.
INDYCAR Series unveils 18-race schedule for 2014
Eighteen races over 15 event weekends highlight the 2014 IndyCar Series schedule announced today.
Medical update on the condition of Dario Franchitti
On October 7th, INDYCAR issued a statement updating on Dario Franchitti’s condition after the last lap crash in race 2 of the Shell and Pennzoil Grand Prix of Houston.
Power wins race 2 at Houston; Dixon takes Series points lead
Click here to read the official INDYCAR report from race 2 at the Shell and Pennzoil Grand Prix of Houston.
Dixon closes points gap with win at Shell and Pennzoil Grand Prix of Houston
Click here to read IndyCar’s official race report for race 1 at the Shell and Pennzoil Grand Prix of Houston, including quotes from much of the field.