Archive for the ‘IndyCar News/Releases’ Category
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.
Changes to policies benefit fans at Texas Motor Speedway
[Texas PR] Texas Motor Speedway has updated some of its policies to improve the race-going experience for fans.
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.
Andretti Sports Marketing partners with producers of Milwaukee’s Summerfest
[Andretti Sports Marketing PR] Andretti Sports Marketing has announced a new multi-tiered partnership with Milwaukee World Festival, Inc., producers of Summerfest, “The World’s Largest Music Festival” and the cornerstone of Milwaukee’s calendar of festivals.
Tino Belli joins Panther/Panther DRR as Technical Director
[Panther PR] Tino Belli, whose most recent role was as Race Engineer for James Hinchcliffe at Andretti Autosport, has joined Panther/Panther DRR as Technical Director.
Takuma Sato signs with AJ Foyt Racing
[Foyt PR] Ending several months of speculation, AJ Foyt Racing has signed Takuma Sato to drive the ABC Supply No. 14 Honda in the 2013 IZOD IndyCar Series season.
Firestone to remain sole IICS supplier through 2018
[Firestone PR] Bridgestone Americas’s Firestone brand will remain the sole tire supplier to the IZOD IndyCar Series through the 2018 race season.
Firestone Racing’s Al Speyer to retire in 2013
[Firestone PR] Bridgestone Americas announced today that Al Speyer, executive director of motorsports, intends to retire in 2013 after 38 years with the company.
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.
Andretti Autosport unveils 2013 car line-up; RHR to run No. 1
[Andretti PR] Andretti Autosport announced their 2013 INDYCAR line up today. Ryan Hunter-Reay will showcase the honors that come with being the champion by running the No. 1 on his DHL Chevrolet for the 2013 season.
Conor Daly to test for AJ Foyt Racing at Sebring
[Foyt PR] Conor Daly will test the No. 14 ABC Supply Honda IndyCar at Sebring International Raceway December 13th — just two days before his 21st birthday.