Archive for the ‘IndyCar News/Releases’ Category
Belli joins INDYCAR as Director of Aerodynamic Development
[INDYCAR PR] INDYCAR announced today that longtime development and race engineer Tino Belli will join the sanctioning body’s technical group as Director of Aerodynamic Development in early April.
Chevrolet Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix renews partnership with City of Windsor
[Detroit PR] As a part of the enhanced relationship in 2014, Canadian fans will once again be able to experience an easy, safe and cost-effective way to cross the international border and enjoy the world-class auto racing, exciting off-track activities and family fun during the Grand Prix, May 30 – June 1 at beautiful Belle Isle Park.
Nabors to sing ‘Indiana’ for the final time this May
[IMS PR] Beloved actor-entertainer and legendary Indianapolis 500 icon Jim Nabors will sing “(Back Home Again in) Indiana” at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the final time prior to the start of the 98th running of the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, May 25.
RLL transporter damaged by fire en route to St. Petersburg
[RLLR PR] The Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing (RLL) team transporter caught on fire en route to the Verizon IndyCar Series season-opener in St. Petersburg last night.
Anna de Ferran, daughter of Gil, to perform in opening ceremonies at St. Petersburg
[St. Pete PR] Organizers of the 2014 Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg have announced that Major Christopher L. Barnett and Anna de Ferran will sing during the opening ceremonies for the Verizon IndyCar Series race headlining the racing festival, March 28-30.
Dario Franchitti to drive Camaro Z/28 pace car at Indianapolis
[IMS/Chevrolet/CGR PR] Three-time Indianapolis 500 winner Dario Franchitti will drive a 2014 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 to pace the 98th running of the Indianapolis 500 on May 25. It’s the eighth time a Camaro has served as the pace car, starting in 1967 – and the 25th time a Chevrolet has paced the race.
INDYCAR officials discussing possible return to Brazil in 2015
INDYCAR officials have confirmed they are in discussions for the Verizon IndyCar Series to return as soon as 2015.
INDYCAR enhances points format for Verizon IndyCar Series championships
[INDYCAR PR] INDYCAR announced today that it will enhance the points scoring format that will decide the Verizon IndyCar Series drivers’ and entrants’ championships.
Ed Carpenter Racing to field Hildebrand at Indianapolis 500
[ECR PR] Ed Carpenter Racing today announced that American racer J.R. Hildebrand will be the driver of the team’s second entry in the 98th running of the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race set for May 25 at the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Power leads as Honda and Chevrolet split top 10 at final day of Spring Training
[INDYCAR PR] For the second consecutive day, Will Power topped the time chart as Verizon IndyCar Series wrapped up a two-day Open Test at Barber Motorsports Park. Also for the second consecutive day, Honda and Chevrolet split the top 10 on the time sheet.
Team Penske 1-2-3 leads shortened first day at Spring Training
[INDYCAR PR] The scheduled seven hours on the 2.38-mile, 17-turn road course were cut in half because of a chill and mist in the morning of day one, but Montoya and teammates Will Power and Helio Castroneves made the most of their combined 154 laps.
New rules allow teams to carry tires forward to future events
[INDYCAR PR] Verizon IndyCar Series teams will benefit from new regulations regarding Firestone tire allotment written into the 2014 series rulebook. Each entry will receive credit for new tires remaining from its race event allotment.