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IMS insists it is committed to IndyCar

July 22, 2009

The new head of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway has insisted that the company remains absolutely committed to the IndyCar Series despite the major management changes of recent weeks
 

Indy speedway president Joie Chitwood resigns

July 20, 2009

Will step down as president and chief operating officer of IMS after the Brickyard 400; new CEO Belskus will assume role
 

UPDATED: Tony George steps down as Indy boss

June 30, 2009

Tony George resigned from his position as head of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the IndyCar Series following a board of directors meeting
 

Tony George out as president and CEO of IMS

June 30, 2009

Curtis Brighton and Jeff Belskus will head the Hulman-George companies effective July 1; Tony George to remain on board of directors
 

Franchitti credits pit crew for victory

June 21, 2009

Dario Franchitti emerged from the final cycle of pit stops ahead of Ryan Briscoe with 50 laps remaining, then pulled away through traffic to win
 

Jaques Lazier, A.J. Foyt IV in for Texas

June 03, 2009

Veteran Lazier takes over for Stanton Barrett this weekend, while A.J.'s grandson takes over No. 14
 

Rahal leads morning practice

May 30, 2009

Graham Rahal set the fastest time in morning practice as the IndyCar Series returned to action at Milwaukee following the Indianapolis 500. The Newman/Haas/Lanigan driver exchanged first place with Ganassi's Scott Dixon several times early on, then remained on top despite missing part of the session while a problem with a CV joint was attended to
 

Meira released from hospital

May 28, 2009

Vitor Meira was released from hospital yesterday and is beginning his recovery from the back injuries sustained during the Indianapolis 500
 
 

UPDATE: Tony George denies ouster as IMS chief

May 27, 2009

The Indianapolis Motor Speedway released a statement Wednesday reiterating Tony George’s position as CEO of the Speedway
 

Castroneves already eyeing the future at Indy

May 26, 2009

Newly crowned three-time 500 winner already aiming for more; Sunday’s victory pockets him more than $3m
 

Alex Tagliani takes Chase Rookie of the Year Award at Indy

May 26, 2009

36-year-old named top newcomer for 11th-place finish; Sarah Fisher wins Scott Brayton trophy
 

Bell not expecting further drives

May 25, 2009

Townsend Bell says he has no expectation that his superb fourth place in the Indianapolis 500 will lead to a full-time drive.
 

Rahal slams Duno after Indy crash

May 25, 2009

Graham Rahal blamed Milka Duno for the crash that ended his hopes of Indianapolis 500 victory - describing the Venezuelan as "clueless"
 

Ganassi pair rue Indy pit delays

May 25, 2009

Ganassi duo Scott Dixon and Dario Franchitti were left to rue small pit stop delays after falling from a commanding position to sixth and seventh in the Indianapolis 500.
 

Castroneves goes the distance at Indy

May 24, 2009

Helio Castroneves recovered from a mid-race slump to claim victory in the Indianapolis 500 for the third time
 

Castroneves hails "best ever" Indy win

May 24, 2009

Helio Castroneves described his third Indianapolis 500 as the best yet after winning the race just a month after he returned to the IndyCar Series
 

Patrick rues late-race yellow at Indy

May 24, 2009

Danica Patrick believes she could have won the 2009 Indianapolis 500 but for a late caution period to deal with Vitor Meira's serious accident
 

Castroneves claims third Indy win

May 24, 2009

Helio Castroneves converted his third Indianapolis 500 pole position into a third victory in the legendary race, to complete a remarkable comeback following his tax evasion trial.
 

Dixon leads as Kanaan crashes

May 24, 2009

Scott Dixon led the 2009 Indianapolis 500 as the race reached the halfway point under caution following a heavy accident for Tony Kanaan, who crashed out of third position. Something appeared to break on the right-rear of the Andretti Green Racing machine, but Kanaan emerged from the wreck apparently okay. "I don't know [what went wrong], something broke in middle of straight," said Kanaan
 

Briscoe leads Indy at quarter distance

May 24, 2009

Ryan Briscoe has taken the lead from Dario Franchitti as the Indianapolis 500 passed its quarter distance point. Franchitti had led much of the opening part of the race having overtaken pole-sitter Helio Castroneves as the green flag flew after an early yellow for Marco Andretti and Mario Moraes' collision. Castroneves then lost out to Briscoe at the first pitstops, and subsequently fell behind Scott Dixon, although the Penske and Ganassi cars continue to run together in a lead quartet, with Andretti Green's Tony Kanaan just behind.
 

Andretti wrecked on Indy 500's first lap

May 24, 2009

Marco Andretti's hopes of ending his family's curse at Indianapolis ended after just one corner after he and Mario Moraes made contact in Turn One on the first lap of the Indianapolis 500
 

Oriol Servia: IndyCar's most overlooked talent?

May 24, 2009

On the eve of the Indy 500, RACER caught up with Oriol Servia to talk about his chances in the world’s biggest race – and to discuss why he’s only got a one-race deal...for now.
 

Jeff Olson’s Indianapolis 500 preview

May 23, 2009

Helio Castroneves looms as the favorite to claim a third place on the Borg-Warner Trophy heading into Sunday’s 93rd running of the storied race
 

Full speed ahead for Castroneves

May 22, 2009

Penske driver leads Carb Day at Indy, while last remaining federal tax-evasion charges against him and his sister are dropped
 

Castroneves tops Carb Day practice at Indy

May 22, 2009

Polesitter Helio Castroneves underlined his status as the man to beat in the Indianapolis 500 by topping the traditional Carb Day practice session – the final chance for teams to fine-tune their setups
 

Final Castroneves charge dropped

May 22, 2009

Minutes before setting the fastest lap in the final practice session for Sunday's Indianapolis 500, Helio Castroneves learned that the final federal charge against him had been dropped.
 

1978 Indy 500 co-Rookie of the Year Larry Rice dies at 63

May 21, 2009

Larry Rice, a two-time USAC Silver Crown champion and USAC Midget car champion, died Wednesday
 

Lloyd’s Indy crew in the pink for charity

May 21, 2009

Alex Lloyd’s Sam Schmidt Motorsports crew members will dye their hair pink for the Indianapolis 500 to raise money for charity
 

Tracy set for Edmonton, Toronto IndyCar Series races

May 20, 2009

Paul Tracy has confirmed he will race in both Canadian races on the IndyCar Series schedule. The 2003 Champ Car title-winner will continue his relationship with KV Racing for the Toronto and Edmonton events in July.
 

Tagliani in, Junqueira out of Indy 500

May 17, 2009

Conquest Racing is withdrawing Bruno Junqueira from the No. 36 car in the 93rd running of the Indy 500, and replacing him with its prime driver, Alex Tagliani.
 

Huge relief for last gasp Indy qualifiers

May 17, 2009

John Andretti and Ryan Hunter-Reay described Indianapolis 500 bump day as one of the toughest experiences of their careers after scraping onto the grid in the closing minutes of qualifying.
 

Tagliani bumped out of Indy 500 field

May 17, 2009

Alex Tagliani was squeezed out of the Indianapolis 500 field in the final moments of a hugely dramatic Bump Day qualfiying session, as John Andretti and Ryan Hunter-Reay squeezed onto the grid
 

Duno leads Bump Day warm-up

May 17, 2009

A close-fought Bump Day is in prospect at Indianapolis after the three drivers yet to qualify for the 500 showed sufficient pace to make it into the field in the morning practice hour. Milka Duno was fastest this morning for Dreyer & Reinbold Racing. Currently 32nd on the grid, had she managed to sustain today's 221.586mph lap over a qualifying run yesterday she would have qualified a very safe 24th
 

Drivers on Indy bubble stay confident

May 16, 2009

The drivers most vulnerable to being bumped out of the Indianapolis 500 field in today's final qualifying session are all optimistic that they can hang on as the last three non-qualified drivers take shots at them this afternoon.
 

Hornish celebrates first NASCAR win

May 16, 2009

Despite finishing only 16th in the All-Star race, Sam Hornish Jr was happy to celebrate his first NASCAR win after taking victory in the Sprint Showdown qualifying race. The former IndyCar champion passed his Penske team-mate David Stremme just as the second 20-lap segment of the race started.
 

Servia hopes to race on after Indy

May 16, 2009

Oriol Servia hopes he can use a good Indianapolis 500 run as the springboard to earn a full-time return to the IndyCar Series -- hopefully with his current Rahal Letterman Racing team
 

Doornbos proud to make Indy field

May 16, 2009

Robert Doornbos said he was proud of his achievement after he stood up to a track that had caused him anguish a week earlier and secured the best remaining starting spot for the 93rd Indianapolis 500
 

Hunter-Reay baffled by poor pace

May 16, 2009

Ryan Hunter-Reay remained baffled by his Vision Racing car's lack of speed as he only managed to secure 30th place on the Indianapolis 500 grid on Saturday
 

Doornbos tops third Indy qualifying

May 16, 2009

Robert Doornbos secured his place in the field for his first Indianapolis 500 with the fastest speed on a weather-disrupted third day of qualifying.
 

Bell leads morning practice at Indy

May 16, 2009

Townsend Bell continued KV Racing Technology's very strong form by topping a rain-delayed morning practice session ahead of third qualifying at Indianapolis. The session began nearly an hour late after strenuous efforts to dry the track following earlier rain, and was twice paused to allow further drizzle to pass
 

Junqueira gets Conquest Indy drive

May 16, 2009

Bruno Junqueira has secured a last-minute deal for the Indianapolis 500, signed up to drive Conquest Racing's second car in today's third qualifying session.
 

Loose brick slows Indy 500 practice

May 15, 2009

Yard of bricks breaks loose; Scott Dixon posts the fastest lap of the day at 222.799mph, while Townsend Bell is fastest among non-qualifiers at 222.139mph in the No. 8 KVRT entry
 

Tomas Scheckter joins Dale Coyne for Indy

May 15, 2009

Veteran will attempt to qualify Coyne’s No. 19 Dallara-Honda this weekend
 

Moraes sets pace as Indy 500 practice resumes

May 14, 2009

Mario Moraes took advantage of good conditions on Thursday to bolster KV Racing’s hopes with a lap of 222.739mph to eclipse the Penske and Ganassi cars that dominated Pole Day qualifying last weekend.
 
 

More IndyCar races for Paul Tracy?

May 14, 2009

KV Racing has promised him a car for the Milwaukee IndyCar Series race – so long as he wins the Indy 500.
 

Sarah Fisher on her eighth Indy 500

May 13, 2009

RACER catches up with Sarah Fisher for an exclusive Q & A session
 

Rahal Letterman Racing confirms Indy 500 program for Oriol Servia

May 13, 2009

UPDATE: Rahal Letterman Racing has not only finalized its deal to field a car for Oriol Servia at the Indianapolis 500, but has also confirmed that its evocative paint scheme will remain.
 

Conway released from hospital

May 11, 2009

Mike Conway was released from hospital in Indianapolis on Monday following his violent crash in practice at the weekend
 

Wheldon says Indy win still possible

May 11, 2009

Dan Wheldon remains optimistic that he can challenge for victory in the Indianapolis 500 despite qualifying back in 18th place.
 

Kanaan: Second row Indy 500 spot "a miracle"

May 11, 2009

Tony Kanaan felt that qualifying on the second row of the Indianapolis 500 grid was "almost a miracle" given his late change of car on Saturday.
 

Tracy glad he took qualifying gamble

May 11, 2009

Paul Tracy says he felt he had to gamble on a second qualifying run at Indianapolis yesterday because he knew he could do much better than he had achieved on his first attempt
 

Matos fastest on second qualifying day at Indy

May 10, 2009

Raphael Matos earned 12th on the grid for his first Indianapolis 500 after being fastest on the second day of qualifying. But the big drama of the session came at the other end of the field, as Panther Racing's Scott Sharp squeezed in at the expense of EJ Viso in the final seconds with his third qualifying attempt of the day. Having failed to qualify yesterday following a Friday practice crash, Sharp was twice been bumped out of the pack today before finally getting in a last-gasp attempt just as the gun fired to mark the end of second qualifying at 6pm local time.
 

Rahal lucky to avoid day two carnage

May 10, 2009

Second-row starter fortunate not to get caught up in the carnage as day two of Indianapolis 500 qualifying was punctuated by several serious crashes
 

Wheldon fastest in morning Indy 500 practice

May 10, 2009

Dan Wheldon showed he will have little trouble securing a place on the Indianapolis 500 grid in today's second qualifying session as he topped morning practice. The Panther Racing driver had been a top ten contender for most of the week, but crashed on his qualifying run yesterday. He led this morning's first hour of running with a speed of 224.164mph
 

Schmidt amazed by Lloyd's qualifying

May 10, 2009

Team boss Sam Schmidt said the last-gasp qualifying run that gave Alex Lloyd 11th on the Indianapolis 500 grid was one of the highlights of his career
 

Penske: No qualms about pole battle

May 10, 2009

The Penske team said it did not have any second thoughts about letting its drivers withdraw their original qualifying speeds during Indianapolis 500 pole day so they could fight each other for pole position
 

Tracy not surprised to miss top 11

May 10, 2009

Paul Tracy said he was not surprised to miss out on a place in the top 11 on the grid for his first Indianapolis 500 since 2002
 

Ganassi duo frustrated to be beaten

May 10, 2009

Ganassi duo Dario Franchitti and Scott Dixon admitted that it was frustrating to be outpaced by Penske in qualifying for the Indianapolis 500, but do not think their arch-rivals will be able to run away with the rac
 

Doornbos frustrated by crash

May 10, 2009

Robert Doornbos was desperately disappointed to have to miss the first day of qualifying for the Indianapolis 500 after two practice crashes.
 

Castroneves takes third Indy pole

May 09, 2009

Less than a month after his exoneration on tax evasion charges, Helio Castroneves claimed the third Indianapolis 500 pole of his career
 

Penske still on top in morning practice

May 09, 2009

Ryan Briscoe and Team Penske continued their strong form in the final practice session prior to today's Pole Day qualifying at Indianapolis. The Australian's team-mate Helio Castroneves made it a Penske one-two, repeating yesterday's practice result, with Will Power taking a strong fifth in the third Penske entry. Ganassi was Penske's main rival again, with Scott Dixon and Dario Franchitti third and fourth fastest, although Franchitti stopped on track due to a gearbox problem 25 minutes from the end
 

Alex Lloyd stars on Indy's "Fast Friday"

May 08, 2009

Alex Lloyd proved today that there is more to Chip Ganassi Racing at Indy than just Scott Dixon and Dario Franchitti as he turned 10th fastest speed of the day with a 224.219mph lap.
 

Briscoe, Penske team top Fast Friday at Indy

May 08, 2009

It appears as if the battle for the pole position Saturday at Indianapolis will be between the Big Three teams, but judging from Friday’s practice, one of the three might have a slight advantage.
 

Rahal Letterman poised for Indy return

May 08, 2009

Rahal Letterman Racing is hoping to announce Oriol Servia as its driver for the Indy 500 within the next 24 hours
 

Andretti sets Indy 500 practice pace

May 07, 2009

Andretti Green driver’s 225mph lap leads first full day of practice on Thursday as the weather finally cooperates
 

KV Racing adds Townsend Bell to Indy program

May 07, 2009

Herbalife-backed third car for veteran racer at Indianapolis 500, beginning with second week of qualifying
 

Lloyd happy to wait for Ganassi seat

May 07, 2009

Alex Lloyd says he remains happy to wait for a future opportunity with IndyCar Series champion squad Chip Ganassi Racing rather than taking an immediate drive elsewhere
 

UPDATE: Rain postpones Indy 500 opening practice to Thursday

May 06, 2009

Nelson Philippe passes ROP as rain limits track time to 48 minutes
 

Indy 500 Q&A with Ryan Briscoe

May 06, 2009

Team Penske driver looks ahead to this weekend’s pole qualifying at Indy.
 
 

Tracy hits the ground running at Indy

May 05, 2009

No. 15 GEICO/KV Racing Technology Dallara-Honda, recorded the quickest lap of Tuesday's practice sessions for new and returning Indy 500 drivers at 223.069 mph
 

Danica Patrick Q&A

May 05, 2009

Andretti Green Racing star meets the media ahead of tomorrow’s opening day practice sessions at Indianapolis
 

Danica Patrick makes TIME’s 100 Most Influential list

May 05, 2009

Indy car star cited by the news magazine for breaking racing’s “glass ceiling”
 

Inside Track: Indianapolis 500

May 04, 2009

News, notes, and interesting facts about the upcoming month's activities at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway
 

Tagliani teams with King Tut for Indy

May 04, 2009

Canadian veteran's Conquest Racing entry to be backed by The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis for the month of May
 

Tagliani confirmed for Indy 500

May 04, 2009

Alex Tagliani has been confirmed at Conquest Racing for the Indianapolis 500.
 

Danica Patrick unveils new Indy colors

May 01, 2009

Andretti Green driver will race in new Boost Mobile-boosted livery for the remainder of the season
 

Lazier returns to Hemelgarn for Indy

April 28, 2009

1996 Indianapolis 500 winner and 2000 IndyCar Series champion Buddy Lazier has confirmed he will make his habitual return to the event with Hemelgarn Racing again this year
 
 

Philippe rejoins HVM for Indy 500

April 24, 2009

Champ Car race winner Nelson Philippe is to contest the Indianapolis 500 for the first time, having signed to race HVM’s second car.
 

Sarah Fisher looks forward to IndyCar return

April 22, 2009

Veteran owner/driver set to rejoin IndyCar Series this weekend in Kansas
 

40-car entry announced for Indianapolis 500

April 20, 2009

The initial entry list for the Indianapolis 500 features a total of 40 cars set to fight for the 33 grid position
 

Power still planning on long-term future with Penske

April 20, 2009

Will Power wants to commit his future to Team Penske despite relinquishing his IndyCar Series drive to Helio Castroneves.
 

Tracy-KV Racing teleconference highlights

April 17, 2009

Paul Tracy and KV boss Jimmy Vasser talk about their new venture for Indy with GEICO
 

Davey Hamilton to drive for Dreyer & Reinbold at Indy

April 17, 2009

IndyCar Series veteran Davey Hamilton is to return to the Indianapolis 500 with Dreyer & Reinbold Racing
 

Paul Tracy confirms Indy plans

April 17, 2009

Paul Tracy was confirmed today as the driver of a GEICO insurance-sponsored KV Racing entry in next month’s Indianapolis 500.
 

Paul Tracy set to return to Indy

April 13, 2009

Paul Tracy will drive for KV Racing at the Indianapolis 500. It will be the Canadian star’s first appearance at The Brickyard since 2002
 

Sharp returns to Indy with Panther Racing

April 09, 2009

Former IndyCar regular turned ALMS driver brings Patrón backing as a teammate to Dan Wheldon...


Scott Sharp Q&A
 

VERSUS to feature more than 30 hours of Indy 500 coverage

April 09, 2009

The network's first IndyCar race telecast from St. Petersburg garnered 0.3 household rating
 

Petty confirms Andretti entry for Indy 500

April 06, 2009

NASCAR legend Richard Petty is to enter a car in the Indianapolis 500 for the first time this year, with veteran John Andretti as the driver
 

Dixon fastest as brick halts practice

May 15, 2000

Scott Dixon set the fastest time in Friday's practice session for the Indianapolis 500, which was cut short when a piece of a brick from the yard of bricks at the start-finish line came loose and struck Mario Moraes' car. The incident did not cause extensive damage to the KV driver's Dallara-Honda but it did leave a hole in the track and bring an end to a busy session about 20 minutes before its scheduled conclusion. "I believe that's the first time that has ever happened," said Brian Barnhart, the Indy Racing League's chief operating officer, who made the decision to end the practice early to facilitate repairs
 

IRL confirms Brazil opener for 2010

January 01, 2000

The IndyCar Series has confirmed that it will open its 2010 season with its first race in Brazil - but has not yet finalised the circuit that it will use.
 
 

Scheckter joins Dale Coyne for Indy

January 01, 2000

Tomas Scheckter has been added to Dale Coyne Racing's line-up for the second weekend of Indianapolis 500 qualifying. The South African joins Coyne's full-time driver Justin Wilson, who claimed 15th on the grid last week, in the squad. "We were working on several things in the off-season and talking to him for a while," said team boss Dale Coyne.
 

Rain halts day two of Indy practice

January 01, 2000

The second day of practice for the 2009 Indianapolis 500 had to be called off after just 48 minutes due to rain on Wednesday. The day was supposed to have seen the final three hours of rookie testing before the full field took to the track for the first time this month.
 

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