Archive for the ‘IndyCar’ Category
Wheldon: “I’m not going to stop until I’ve won it again”
A look back at Dan Wheldon’s mindset just before winning the centennial running of the Indianapolis 500 reveals unabated enthusiasm and confidence.
INDYCAR announces pre-qualification penalties
[INDYCAR PR] INDYCAR announced a number of penalties today to teams not complying with various rules during pre-qualifying technical inspection for Indianapolis 500 Time Trials.
Indianapolis: Paul’s Pole Day thoughts
Paul recaps the highlights from Pole Day for the 96th Running of the Indianapolis 500
INDYCAR engine woes have deep roots
As teams and fans are frustrated with INDYCAR’s current engine situation, Paul digs deeper into the circumstances that landed INDYCAR in this position.
Chevrolet adds Dragon to roster for Indy 500
[Chevrolet PR/INDYCAR PR] The No. 7 Dragon Racing entry driven by Sebastien Bourdais and the No. 6 Dragon Racing entry driven by Katherine Legge will be powered by Chevrolet twin turbo, direct-injected IndyCar V-6 engines effective immediately.
Wheldon to be honored throughout Indy weekend
[IMS PR] The life of two-time Indianapolis 500 winner Dan Wheldon will be honored through a variety of activities during the 2012 edition of “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing” at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Food Network star Guy Fieri to drive Indy 500 pace car
[IMS PR] Restaurateur, best-selling author and host of the Food Network’s hit show “Diners, Drive-ins and Dives” Guy Fieri will drive the 2013 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Pace Car.
Indy race day shuttle service details announced
[IMS PR] Round-trip race day bus shuttle service is available for the 96th Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, May 27 at four convenient locations.
INDYCAR turbocharger decision upheld
[INDYCAR PR] Retired Indiana Supreme Court Justice Theodore R. Boehm denied an appeal filed on April 30 and upheld INDYCAR’s decision to approve use of a 0.71 A/R compressor cover for the single turbocharger.
Streaming video available throughout May
[IMS PR] Live streaming video of Indianapolis 500 on-track activity will be available throughout the Month of May at www.indycar.com and www.indianapolismotorspeedway.com when ABC or NBC Sports Network are not broadcasting live from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Franchitti’s car number changes for 500
[TCGR PR] The No. 10 Target Honda of four-time and defending INDYCAR Champion and two-time Indianapolis 500 Winner Dario Franchitti will change to the No. 50 for the 96th running of the Indianapolis 500 in honor of Target’s 50th anniversary.
Andretti Sports Marketing to promote Grand Prix of Baltimore
[Andretti Sports Marketing PR] Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake and the city of Baltimore have announced a multi-year agreement with Race On LLC, a company comprised of local business leaders, and Andretti Sports Marketing to promote and operate the Grand Prix of Baltimore.