Posts Tagged ‘Indy 500’
2013 Indianapolis 500 entry list released
[IMS PR] Three past Indianapolis 500 winners and four Series champions form part of the field that will line up for the 97th running of the Greatest Spectacle in Racing.
Pippa Mann announces Indy 500 entry with Dale Coyne Racing
[Pippa Mann PR] Dale Coyne Racing has confirmed that Pippa Mann will drive for the team in this year’s Indianapolis 500.
Indy journal: 1992
This year’s race will go down in history as one of the weirdest and most unexpected in history, highlighted by the large amount of caution time, cold weather, and the closest finish in the race’s history.
Indy journal: 1991
The third consecutive year of rain on the first day of time trials, the possibility of not being able to see the race because of rain, Rick Mears’s fourth race victory, and the appearance of Norman Schwarzkopf at the race were among the highlights at the Speedway this year.
Century 21 to sponsor Josef Newgarden in Indy 500
[SFHR PR] CENTURY 21 will serve as the primary sponsor for IZOD IndyCar Series driver Josef Newgarden’s car in the Indianapolis 500.
For IndyCar, change is a good thing
Chad expresses optimism regarding the proposed rule changes for the 2013 season.
Indy journal: 1990
The second consecutive year of having the first day of time trials washed out, the unexpected victory of Arie Luyendyk, and the unbelievable 15 mph increase in the winner’s average speed were the highlights of this year at the Speedway.
Indianapolis 500 veteran Jerry Grant dies at 77
[IMS PR] Jerry Grant, a 10-time competitor in the Indianapolis 500 and the first person to turn an official lap faster than 200 mph in an Indy car, died Sunday, Aug. 12. He was 77.
Foyt to enter Chase Austin in 2013 Indy 500
[Foyt Racing PR] Chase Austin will campaign an AJ Foyt Racing entry in the 97th running of the Indianapolis 500 on May 26, 2013.
MFW podcast episode 69
Paul and Steph welcome Jake Query of the IMS Radio Network back to the podcast to review the 96th running of the Indianapolis 500.
Indianapolis: Paul’s race day thoughts, Part 1
Paul digs into some of the great storylines from the 96th running of the Indianapolis 500.
Franchitti earns $2.47 million for 500 win
[IMS PR] Dario Franchitti earned $2,474,280 from an overall purse of $13,285,815 for his victory Sunday, May 27 in the 96th Indianapolis 500 Mile Race. Rubens Barrichello came away as the Chase Rookie of the Year.