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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.
Simraceway to create official INDYCAR game
[Ignite Games PR] Ignite Game Technologies (“Ignite”) and the IZOD IndyCar Series today announced the Silicon Valley-based video game company will develop the next official IndyCar game and release it on its online racing platform, Simraceway
Jourdain to drive for RLLR in Indy 500
[RLLR PR] Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing announced today that Michel Jourdain Jr., who brought the team Indy car wins in Montreal and Milwaukee Champ Car World Series races in 2003, will return to the team for the 2012 Indianapolis 500.
Lotus releases BHA and D&R
[INDYCAR PR] Lotus has confirmed that it will reduce the number of its engine leases from five to three for the remainder of the IZOD IndyCar Series season by making offers to Bryan Herta Autosport and Dreyer & Reinbold Racing to end their agreements.
EVENT SUMMARY: São Paulo
MFW’s event summary page for the Itaipava São Paulo Indy 300 presented by Nestlé.
Shank and Jay Howard file entry for Indy 500
[MSR PR] Michael Shank Racing (MSR Indy) has filed an entry for the 96th Indianapolis 500 with Firestone Indy Lights champion Jay Howard. MSR Indy principal Michael Shank filed the entry last week and with the funding in place to compete in the race, the team awaits to receive an engine program.
Indy journal: 1989
The rainout of the first day of time trials, the strong showing of Emerson Fittipaldi, the disappointing performance of the Penske cars in the race, and the exciting battle between Fittipaldi and Al Unser, Jr. for the lead near the end of the race were the highlights of this year’s activity at the Speedway.
May 2012 schedule at IMS released
[IMS PR] The 96th Indianapolis 500 offers 12 days of exciting on-track action featuring the IZOD IndyCar Series and Firestone Indy Lights, and two special days of fan-friendly activities during the Month of May at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
2012 Indianapolis 500 entry list revealed
[IMS PR] Three former winners and Series champions are among the 34 entries vying to compete in the 96th running of the Indianapolis 500.