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EVENT SUMMARY: St. Petersburg
MFW’s event summary page for the 2012 Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg.
INDYCAR announces changes to FIL leadership structure
[INDYCAR PR] INDYCAR announced a leadership restructuring of Firestone Indy Lights, the top rung of the Mazda Road to Indy ladder that serves as an essential step for drivers and teams seeking to compete in the IZOD IndyCar Series.
Indy journal: 1988
Activity this year was highlighted by the first 220 mph qualifying lap, the first front row made up of the same team, Rick Mears’s third race victory, the first race ever to finish under the yellow flag, and the outstanding race performance of Jim Crawford.
St. Petersburg weekend planner
[Event PR] A full rundown of the weekend’s events is available here courtesy of the staff at the Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg.
All-American teams poised to fill a long-lamented void
The lack of Americans in INDYCAR has been a gripe of fans for years. But now, with Chevrolet returning and several teams boasting an all-American driver line-up, the U.S.A. has plenty to cheer about.
Top 12 Moments of 2011 calendar to benefit Japan earthquake victims
The Japanese publication US-RACING has published a calendar titled Top 12 Moments of the 2011 IndyCar Series Season to benefit the victims of the Japan earthquake and tsunami one year ago.
Right-foot brakers adapt in DW12 — except Franchitti
[INDYCAR PR] The native setup in the DW12 is for left-foot braking. Some drivers, like Helio Castroneves and Tony Kanaan, are learning to adapt. But Dario Franchitti requested — and received — a right-foot brake retrofit.
INDYCAR and Dreamworks announce movie partnership
[INDYCAR PR] The upcoming Dreamworks Animation film Turbo tops the list of projects secured by INDYCAR’s entertainment division.
F1 veteran to be Race Engineer for Sato
[Team PR] Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing has hired Formula 1 veteran Gerry Hughes to act as Race Engineer for Takuma Sato.
“Next Danica” search needs to end
Many in the INDYCAR community are asking, “Who will be Danica’s replacement?” The real question should be, “Who will be Danica’s successor?”
DW12 on-board camera details released
[INDYCAR PR] Details have been released of the on-board camera angles fans will enjoy during INDYCAR broadcasts on ABC and NBC Sports Network this season.
Saavedra returning to Lights with AFS/Andretti
[Team PR] Sebastian Saavedra will run the full Firestone Indy Lights season with Andretti Autosport and will also compete in the Indianapolis 500 and act as a test driver with the team.