Archive for the ‘IndyCar’ Category
Nabors will sing ‘Indiana’ despite missing 2012 Indianapolis 500
[IMS PR] Beloved actor-entertainer Jim Nabors will not attend the 96th Indianapolis 500 due to heart-valve replacement surgery scheduled for Memorial Day weekend, but he will continue his tradition of singing “(Back Home Again in) Indiana” during pre-race ceremonies.
INDYCAR amends engine manufacturer guidelines
[INDYCAR PR] Under the amended rule 3.8, which went into effect beginning April 30, teams can only pair with one manufacturer in any single season unless approval is granted by INDYCAR.
INDYCAR to offer races on YouTube
[INDYCAR PR] INDYCAR announced today that it will offer IZOD IndyCar Series races to fans for the first time ever on the INDYCAR YouTube channel.
INDYCAR Calendar autograph session planned for Community Day
[INDYCAR Calendar PR] To celebrate the month of May and the legacy of the Greatest Spectacle in Racing, United Medical Providers, Inc. (UMP) has arranged for a very special autograph session to take place at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Community Day, May 23, 2012 from 12-1 p.m. ET.
FIRST IMPRESSIONS: São Paulo
Paul and Steph offer their first impressions after the Itaipava São Paulo Indy 300 presented by Nestlé.
Panther’s Barnes placed on probation for “improper” tweet
[INDYCAR PR] Panther Racing owner John Barnes has been placed on probation by INDYCAR for making disparaging comments about the organization on his Twitter account.
INDYCAR upholds turbocharger decision
[INDYCAR PR] Today, following a hearing on the issues, a three-person panel denied a protest filed April 18 and upheld INDYCAR’s decision to approve use of a 0.74 A/R compressor cover for the single turbocharger.
Graham Rahal offers bus trips to Milwaukee
[Milwaukee IndyFest PR] Graham Rahal is offering race fans two exclusive tour bus packages from Indianapolis to the Milwaukee IndyFest, June 15 and 16 at the Milwaukee Mile.
KVRT penalized for over-capacity fuel cell
[INDYCAR PR] The #11 entry driven by Tony Kanaan was penalized after a post-race technical inspection in Long Beach.
Pre-Indy grid penalties will be served after the 500
[INDYCAR PR] Any grid penalties earned in the three weeks before the Indianapolis 500 will be served at Texas Motor Speedway, Will Phillips has announced.
Protest hearing scheduled for turbocharger decision
[INDYCAR PR] INDYCAR has scheduled a hearing for a protest filed by General Motors regarding INDYCAR’s April 18 decision to approve use of a 0.74 A/R compressor cover for the single turbocharger. The meeting will take place on April 26 in Indianapolis.
Dollar General returns to Sarah Fisher for Indy 500
[SFHR PR] Dollar General will reunite with Sarah Fisher to sponsor Josef Newgarden in the 2012 Indianapolis 500.