Posts Tagged ‘Indy 500’
Shank and Howard part ways
[MSR PR] With the motor supply issue not yet resolved, Michael Shank Racing team owner Mike Shank confirmed on Wednesday that he has released IZOD IndyCar Series driver Jay Howard from his contractual commitment to the team for the 2012 Indianapolis 500.
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.
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.
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.
Cunningham to drive for Foyt at Indianapolis
[AJ Foyt Racing PR] Wade Cunningham will pilot a second entry for AJ Foyt Racing in the 2012 Indianapolis 500.
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.
Indy journal: 1987
This year’s activity at the Speedway was highlighted by the dominance of Mario Andretti, the surprise race victory of Al Unser, and the large number of pre-race crashes. On the home front, my usual happiness at this time of the year was tempered considerably by the serious illness and hospitalization of Dad.
Indy journal: 1986
This year’s race was certainly one that will be remembered for a long time by anybody who saw it. It was the closest 1-2-3 finish in race history, the second-closest 1-2 finish in race history, the second time in five years that the race was red flagged before it started, the first race completed in less than three hours, the first race to be telecast live, and the first time since 1915 that the entire race had to be postponed from its original scheduled date.
Superfan finds solace in INDYCAR in time of tragedy
Kyle Lewis is one of INDYCAR’s biggest superfans. But when his brother was killed in action in Afghanistan just days before Kyle’s first Indianapolis 500, he found that his devotion to INDYCAR meant more to him than ever.