Archive for the ‘IndyCar’ Category
New IMS road course layout draws rave reviews at test
[INDYCAR PR] It didn’t faze the drivers that they were crossing the Yard of Bricks on the front straight in a clockwise direction. “But every time I’m on pit lane and looking at the cars going out it just doesn’t look right,” said Ryan Briscoe, who was second quickest overall at 1 minute, 9.6558 seconds in the No. 8 NTT Data car for Ganassi Racing. “It’s just a lot of fun to drive and fun to be learning a new track.”
Speedway Festival on Main set for May 9th with growing support
[Festival on Main PR] All proceeds from the Festival on Main on Friday, May 9 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. will go to the Indy Family Foundation, a non-profit organization that aids those in the motorsports community who find themselves in financial need due to hardship.
Ganassi signs Karam to development driver deal, Indianapolis 500 ride
[Ganassi PR] Chip Ganassi Racing Teams announced today an agreement with reigning Indy Lights Champion Sage Karam on a multi-year deal as a development driver which will begin with contesting the 2014 Indianapolis 500 through an alliance with Dreyer & Reinbold Kingdom Racing to drive in the No. 22 Chevrolet.
Hunter-Reay repeats at Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama
[INDYCAR PR] The Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama Green Flag waved 2 hours, 30 minutes late, but for Ryan Hunter-Reay it was well worth the wait.
FIRST IMPRESSIONS: Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama
After a lengthy rain delay and a shortened race, the 2014 Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama is now in the books. Here are our first impressions of the event.
Power earns Verizon P1 pole award for Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama
[INDYCAR PR] Will Power has quite a successful record with two wins in the past four Verizon IndyCar Series races at Barber Motorsports Park. The Team Penske driver has another shot toward stretching his championship lead in the April 27 Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama.
Chevrolet, Honda docked manufacturer championship points
[INDYCAR PR] A total of 50 points have been deducted from Chevrolet’s manufacturer championship total and Honda’s total has been reduced by 30 points for violation of engine sporting regulations.
Montagny added to Andretti squad for GP of Indianapolis
[Andretti PR] French-native Franck Montagny will return to the Verizon IndyCar Series in May to pilot the No. 26 Honda at the inaugural Grand Prix of Indianapolis.
IndyCar did the right thing with Castroneves probation and still can’t win
It seems IndyCar simply cannot win. Putting Helio Castroneves on probation for his post-Long Beach tweet was completely in line with the rulebook, and yet critics are finding excuses to tear IndyCar down for it. Here’s an objective take.
Saavedra Penalized for full-course yellow infraction at Long Beach
INDYCAR has fined Sebastian Saavedra $10,000 and placed him on probation through the Indianapolis 500.
INDYCAR modifies Indianapolis 500 schedule, qualifying format
[IMS PR] INDYCAR announced today an addition to the practice schedule and further definition of the qualification format for next month’s 98th Running of the Indianapolis 500.
Hot quotes from the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach
Here are some of the most button-pushing quotes regarding the various incidents and stories out of the 40th running of the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach.