Archive for the ‘IndyCar News/Releases’ Category
Kanaan cherishes likeness on Borg-Warner Trophy
[IMS PR] Throughout his racing career, Tony Kanaan has hungered to see his face on the Borg-Warner Trophy as one of the spoils of victory for winning the Indianapolis 500. That long-sought achievement was finally realized Dec. 2 during an unveiling ceremony at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame Museum.
NASCAR purchases Iowa Speedway
[NASCAR PR] NASCAR announced today that it has purchased Iowa Speedway. The agreement, finalized today under a wholly-owned subsidiary, Iowa Speedway, LLC, is effective immediately.
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.
IMS announces Grand Prix of Indianapolis trophy design contest
[IMS PR] The Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the Arts Council of Indianapolis encourage fans to participate in the Grand Prix of Indianapolis Trophy Design Project, which will create the winner’s trophy for the inaugural IndyCar Series road race on the IMS road course on Saturday, May 10, 2014.
SPM signs Russian racer Mikhail Aleshin for 2014
[SPM PR] Schmidt Peterson Motorsports (SPM) has signed 26-year-old Russian Mikhail Aleshin, who most recently competed in the Formula Renault 3.5 Series, to drive its second entry for the 2014 IndyCar season.
Firestone takes over title sponsorship of Grand Prix of St. Petersburg
[St. Pete PR] Green Savoree St. Petersburg LLC announced today it will join forces with Firestone for the opening race of the 2014 IndyCar Series season – the newly titled Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg.
Muñoz confirmed in four-car Andretti stable for 2014
[Andretti PR] Four-time IndyCar Series champions Andretti Autosport confirmed today that Colombian Carlos Munoz will join the team’s IndyCar stable for 2014.
Ed Carpenter Racing adds Mike Conway to 2014 line-up
[ECR PR] Ed Carpenter Racing announced today that Mike Conway has joined the organization as the driver of the No. 20 Chevrolet-powered Dallara Indy car for the road and street course events during the 2014 IndyCar Series.
Franchitti retires, “unable to continue racing career”
[TCGR PR] A storied career comes to a potentially premature close as three-time Indianapolis 500 Winner and four-time IndyCar Series Champion Dario Franchitti announces that he will be unable to continue racing.
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.
Pappas joins RLLR as race engineer for Graham Rahal
[Source: Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing PR] BROWNSBURG, Ind. (October 31, 2013) – Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing (RLL) announced today that Bill Pappas will join the team as race engineer for Graham Rahal’s IndyCar Series program beginning November 1. Pappas has over 25 years of racing experience after working with teams such as Roush Racing, […]