Archive for the ‘IndyCar News/Releases’ Category
Carpenter claims victory in Firestone 600 at Texas Motor Speedway
[IndyCar PR] Ed Carpenter held off Will Power and three other drivers during a restart shootout in the final three laps to win the Firestone 600 at Texas Motor Speedway by 0.5247 of a second.
Verizon IndyCar Series officially reverts to single-file restarts at all events
[IndyCar PR] INDYCAR announced a modification to restart procedures today that stipulates the Verizon IndyCar Series will utilize single-file restarts at all remaining events this season. The series previously employed double-file restarts on all oval tracks, except the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, and single-file restarts on all road and street course events.
Power makes it two in a row on pole in Texas
[INDYCAR PR] Will Power earned his second consecutive Verizon P1 Award for Saturday’s Firestone 600 at Texas Motor Speedway with a two-lap average speed of 218.896 mph on the 1.455-mile, high-banked oval.
Castroneves completes Dual in Detroit sweep for Team Penske
[INDYCAR PR] Helio Castroneves climbed the fence at Belle Isle again — 14 years after his signature victory celebration was born following his first Indy car win in 2000 in the Motor City.
Power takes opening round of 2014 Chevrolet Indy Dual in Detroit
[INDYCAR PR] Will Power overtook race leader Ryan Briscoe on a Lap 60 restart and then held off Graham Rahal over a 10-lap sprint to win Chevrolet Indy Dual in Detroit presented by Quicken Loans Dual 1.
Indianapolis 500 ratings in 2014 trend upward overall
[ABC PR] ABC’s live telecast of the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, May 25, earned a 3.8 fast national rating, averaging 5,941,000 viewers, according to Nielsen Fast National data. The rating and viewership are up from last year’s telecast, which earned a 3.7 rating and averaged 5,735,000 viewers.
Kurt Busch named Sunoco Rookie of the Year for 2014 Indianapolis 500
[IMS PR] Andretti Autosport driver Kurt Busch has been named the winner of the prestigious 2014 Sunoco Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year Award for his performance during the 98th Running of the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race on Sunday, May 25 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Hunter-Reay earns $2,491,194 for Indy win
Ryan Hunter-Reay and Andretti Autosport earn $2.5 million for Indy victory
Jonathan Byrd’s Racing To Partner With KVSH Racing for Bryan Clauson Indy 500 Entry
KVSH Racing confirmed today that it will partner with Jonathan Byrd’s Racing to enter a car in the 2015 Indianapolis 500 for Bryan Clauson.
Hunter-Reay wins 2014 Indianapolis 500 in second-closest finish in history
Ryan Hunter-Reay, driving the No. 28 DHL car for Andretti Autosport, held off three-time Indy 500 winner Helio Castroneves by a hair-raising .0600 of a second — the second-closest margin of victory in the history of the event — in a six-lap shootout to claim his first Indy 500 victory.
IMS to implement gate plan to ease fan entry for Sunday’s 98th Indianapolis 500
[IMS PR] An extensive review that included consultation with some of the world’s leading experts in innovative stadium strategies has produced a new gate entry plan that will allow fans attending the 98th Running of the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race to enter the facility with greater ease and efficiency than ever before.
Pagenaud to wear Senna-inspired helmet in Indy 500 and auction it for Ayrton Senna Institute
[SPM PR] Simon Pagenaud will celebrate the life of his hero, three-time Formula One World Champion Ayrton Senna, in the 98th Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, May 25 by wearing a helmet with a unique blend of Senna’s design and Pagenaud’s trademark red scheme.