Archive for the ‘IndyCar’ Category
The current State of INDYCAR: anticipation
The State of INDYCAR has concluded, and Paul offers his insight on what he takes away from it.
Hinchcliffe talks teams, DW12, Wheldon
Last weekend at the Canadian Motorsports Expo, James Hinchcliffe sat down with More Front Wing to discuss the rapid ascension of his INDYCAR career, his former and present teams, the development of the DW12, and his thoughts on filling the seat originally to be held by Dan Wheldon.
Baltimore selects new race operator
[INDYCAR PR] Mayor Stephanie-Rawlings Blake announced February 15 that she has selected Downforce Racing to produce the Baltimore Grand Prix through 2016.
Bernard addresses concerns at State of INDYCAR
INDYCAR CEO Randy Bernard addresses INDYCAR Mobile, Milwaukee, SMI, and more at the State of INDYCAR conference.
Heat races to set starting grid at Iowa
[INDYCAR PR] Heat races will replace single-car qualifications to set the starting grid for the Iowa Corn Indy 250. In this release, INDYCAR also confirms that restarts will be single-file at the high-speed ovals at Indianapolis, Texas, and Fontana.
Firestone to remain in INDYCAR through 2014
[Firestone PR] Firestone has announced its intention to remain with the IZOD IndyCar Series through 2014 and renewed its commitment as official tire and title sponsor of Firestone Indy Lights through 2012.
Race Control team introduced
[INDYCAR PR] INDYCAR President of Competition and Race Director Beaux Barfield has welcomed two-time Indianapolis 500 champion Arie Luyendyk, former Indy car competitor Johnny Unser, and longtime CART/Champ Car senior manager of competition Gary Barnard as race stewards for the 2012 IZOD IndyCar Series season.
2012 broadcast schedule confirmed
[INDYCAR PR] The IZOD IndyCar Series confirmed today its broadcast designations for its 16-race 2012 schedule, highlighted by six races on ABC and 10 events on the newly rebranded NBC Sports Network.
Ed Carpenter Racing and Chevrolet announce partnership
[Team PR] Ed Carpenter Racing will run Chevrolet engines in the IZOD IndyCar Series in 2012.
Hinchcliffe discusses new team, car, plans for 2012
At a fan Q&A session at the Canadian Motorsports Expo this past weekend, James Hinchcliffe discussed a number of points relating to the DW12 and the new engine formula, his new team and its plans for 2012, and many other topics, and he did so with his characteristic optimism and affability.
Milwaukee added as 16th race
[INDYCAR PR] Milwaukee has been officially announced as the 16th race of the 2012 schedule to take place on June 15-16.
INDYCAR confirms 2012 Leaders Circle entries
[INDYCAR PR] Ed Carpenter Racing and Lotus Dragon Racing have been selected by INDYCAR for the last two spots of its 20-team Leaders Circle program.