Archive for the ‘IndyCar News/Releases’ Category
INDYCAR and St. Petersburg confirm Honda Grand Prix through 2017
[St. Petersburg PR] Green Savoree announced today that St. Petersburg City Council voted unanimously yesterday to extend its race agreement until 2017.
Andretti Sports Marketing confirms 2013 Milwaukee IndyFest
[Milwaukee IndyFest PR] Michael Andretti, President and CEO of Andretti Sports Marketing, today announced the Milwaukee IndyFest will return to the Milwaukee Mile in 2013.
Texas declines opportunity to host season finale
[Texas PR] “We appreciate INDYCAR reaching out to us … but there were numerous issues and obstacles to overcome,” Eddie Gossage said.
Milwaukee IndyFest packed with action
[Milwaukee IndyFest PR] This weekend’s Milwaukee IndyFest is chock full of action from flag to flag.
Gossage approached re: hosting season finale
[Texas PR] Scheduling will be a challenge, but Eddie Gossage is intrigued at the prospect of hosting the season finale of the 2012 IZOD IndyCar Series season.
INDYCAR cancels China event
[INDYCAR PR] INDYCAR announced today that its scheduled Aug. 19 race in Qingdao, China, has been cancelled.
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.
Firestone introduces new rain tire
[Firestone PR] The new Firestone Firehawk rain tire will serve as more of an “intermediate” rain tire than its “full wet” predecessor.
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.