Archive for the ‘IndyCar News/Releases’ Category
Conway scores second win on the streets of Long Beach
[INDYCAR PR] Mike Conway won the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach for the second time in four years, becoming the unexpected winner of the 40th annual race.
Hunter-Reay takes Verizon P1 Award in Long Beach
[INDYCAR PR] Ryan Hunter-Reay qualified second for the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach in 2010, ’11 and ’13 with one victory to represent the efforts. On April 13, he’ll start the 40th annual race on the temporary street circuit from the inside of the front row.
KV Racing Technology to field car for Bell in 2014 Indianapolis 500
[KVRT PR] LONG BEACH, CA – April 12, 2014 – KV Racing Technology will field a car for IndyCar veteran Townsend Bell, sponsored by Robert Graham at the 2014 Indianapolis 500, May 25, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana.
Buddy Lazier to enter 2014 Indianapolis 500 with Lazier Partners Racing
[Lazier PR] Lazier Partners Racing (LPR) announced today that it will enter the 98th running of the Indianapolis 500-Mile Race with driver Buddy Lazier. It will be the second consecutive year the family-organized team will enter the Greatest Spectacle in Racing.
Former Honda Tech Director Griffiths joins Andretti Autosport as Director of Motorsport Development
[Andretti PR] Michael Andretti and his championship winning IndyCar racing effort, Andretti Autosport, announced today that industry veteran Roger Griffiths has joined the team as the new Director of Motorsport Development, and will work with all areas of Andretti racing competition including the INDYCAR ladder and Andretti Formula E, as well as Volkswagen Andretti Rallycross (VARX).
Fans can help send US troops to IMS events
[IMS PR] WISH for OUR HEROES (W4OH), the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Indiana National Guard are teaming up to provide fans with an opportunity to help send active United States military or veterans to the inaugural Grand Prix of Indianapolis, Indianapolis 500, Kroger Super Weekend at the Brickyard or Red Bull Indianapolis GP in 2014.
Long Beach City Council proposes three-year extension to TGPLB contract
[TGPLB PR] The Grand Prix Association of Long Beach has been informed that the Long Beach City Council is proposing a three-year extension to the current Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach agreement, extending the contract through 2018.
Tracy joins NBCSN booth as analyst for six IndyCar races in 2014
[NBCSN PR] NBC Sports Group’s extensive coverage of the 2014 Verizon IndyCar Series will feature 13 races, doubleheaders in Houston and Toronto, the season finale from Fontana, and two new members of its broadcast team, including decorated former IndyCar and CART and Champ Car driver Paul Tracy.
Long Beach to host exhibit in honor of 40 years of racing on its streets
[TGPLB PR] Race fans attending the 40th Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach, April 11-13, will have an opportunity to take a walk down memory lane and get the autographs of three of racing’s greatest drivers at the same time.
Graham Rahal Foundation to auction helmet for children’s charities
[GRF PR] The Graham Rahal Foundation will auction the helmet that Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing driver, Graham Rahal, wore in the 2013 MAVTV 500 IndyCar Series season finale to raise money for children’s charities.
Power notches first win of 2014 at Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg
[INDYCAR PR] Will Power, driving the No. 12 Verizon Team Penske car, won the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg today for the second time since 2010. He’s also won the past three races bridging seasons.
Hot quotes from the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg
A number of Verizon IndyCar Series drivers had strong opinions and interesting insight following the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg. Here’s a selection of their comments.