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Our top three stories to watch in IndyCar in 2014
We’ve each selected the top three stories that we find fascinating going into the 2014 Verizon IndyCar Series season. See how our lists compare and add yours to the conversation!
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.
Gary Bettenhausen passes away at 72 years of age
Click here to read a statement from Indianapolis Motor Speedway President J. Douglas Boles about the death of driver Gary Bettenhausen.
Verizon named entitlement sponsor of IndyCar Series
After four seasons as an Official Series Partner, Verizon has become the entitlement sponsor for the IndyCar Series.
A tweet-up tradition continues this weekend in Indy
This weekend’s tweet-up in Indianapolis give fans a chance to interact before the IndyCar season kicks off.
Tagliani to drive second Sarah Fisher Hartman Racing entry for Indy 500
[SFHR PR] Veteran Alex Tagliani was announced today as the second driver for Indianapolis-based SFHR in the 2014 edition of “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing” with the goal of adding more races as the season continues.
Format changes enhance battle to qualify for Indianapolis 500
[IMS PR] INDYCAR announced a new qualifying format to set the 33-car starting lineup for the 98th Running of the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race.