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Double-header race procedures announced
[INDYCAR PR] Procedures for the double-header race weekends at Detroit, Toronto, and Houston in 2013 — including how standing starts will operate — were released today by INDYCAR.
Updated Iowa qualifying rules include new incentives
[INDYCAR PR] Three 50-lap heat races, including transfers to Race 3 for the top-two finishers in the first two qualifying races, will determine the starting grid for the seventh Iowa Corn Indy 250 on Sunday, June 23, at Iowa Speedway in Newton, Iowa. Points will also be awarded.
IndyCar adjusts distances at four events to discourage fuel mileage racing
[INDYCAR PR] Live coverage of all 19 IZOD IndyCar Series events – including ABC’s first prime-time race and three doubleheaders – highlight the 2013 ABC and NBC Sports Network programming schedule. Race distances were changed at four events to discourage fuel-mileage racing.
Mazda Road to Indy confirms Star Mazda replacement series
[INDYCAR PR] INDYCAR, sanctioning body of the Mazda Road to Indy development series, today announced the creation of the Pro Mazda Championship.
INDYCAR releases Lotus from contract
[INDYCAR PR] INDYCAR announced today that it has released Lotus from its contract to supply engines to the IZOD IndyCar Series.
Fuzzy’s to sponsor INDYCAR Triple Crown
[INDYCAR PR] Fuzzy’s Ultra Premium Vodka will be the major sponsor for the 2013 IZOD IndyCar Series “Triple Crown,” featuring the Indianapolis 500, Pocono INDYCAR 400 and the MAVTV 500.
Mark Miles to become CEO of Hulman & Company
[IMS PR] Veteran business leader and international sports executive Mark D. Miles will become CEO of Hulman & Company on December 17, 2012. The appointment positions Jeff Belskus, who currently serves as CEO of several Hulman & Company lines of business, to focus his attention on IMS Corporation and INDYCAR.
An open letter from Jeff Belskus
[INDYCAR PR] Jeff Belskus responds to fan concerns over Randy Bernard’s firing and outlines a plan for INDYCAR’s future.
Randy Bernard steps down as INDYCAR CEO
[IMS PR] The board of directors of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Corporation convened a special meeting Sunday, Oct. 28 and has announced that Randy Bernard will relinquish his position as CEO of INDYCAR effective immediately.
Firestone Indy Lights announces 2013 schedule
[FIL PR] Firestone Indy Lights announced today a 12-race schedule for its 2013 season.
All-star INDYCAR line-up to tackle Gold Coast 600
[INDYCAR PR] Nine IZOD IndyCar Series regulars will race in the V8 Supercars Gold Coast 600 weekend in Surfers Paradise, Australia, from October 19-21.
INDYCAR announces 2013 testing regulations
[INDYCAR PR] INDYCAR announced today that testing for IZOD IndyCar Series manufacturers and teams will be reduced from 2012 rules.