Pocono track president promises improvements, safety changes - CBS SportsOften criticized by drivers for unnecessary 500-mile races and for clogging two spots on the Sprint Cup schedule, the 2 ½ -mile triangle track is now deemed by some unsafe after an accident in the June race involving ... [07.31.10 - 11:09 pm]NASCAR decline not good for open-wheel racing - Ibj.comMotorsports insiders think the Brickyard 400’s declining fortunes will hasten the Hulman-George family’s decision on the future of the Indy Racing League, which the NASCAR race has helped subsidize. IMS CEO Jeff ... [07.31.10 - 9:00 pm]Pocono Raceway now target for NASCAR safety critics - St. Petersburg TimesLONG POND, Pa. — Pocono Raceway keeps taking hits. Often criticized by drivers for long 500-mile races and for clogging two spots on the Sprint Cup schedule, the 2½-mile triangle track is now deemed by some ... [07.31.10 - 7:56 pm]Helio Castroneves a man of many marks - Mansfield News JournalEditor's Note: The interview with Helio Castroneves was conducted last month during a testing session at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course and before his now famous blow-up in Edmonton after having a victory ... [07.31.10 - 6:02 pm]Auto Racing Capsules: Pocono promising safety changes - Brownsville HeraldLONG POND, Pa. — Pocono Raceway keeps taking hits. Often criticized by drivers for unnecessary 500-mile races and for clogging two spots on the Sprint Cup schedule, the 2½-mile triangle track is now deemed ... [07.31.10 - 4:57 pm]Iowa Speedway has bright future - Quad-Cities TimesJonathan Daniel Tonight’s Nationwide Series race at Iowa Speedway in Newton has sold out its 55,000 seats. (NASCARMEDIA.com) Iowa Speedway officials don't care if Sprint Cup comes knocking. It's not that folks who run ... [07.31.10 - 4:36 pm]Pocono promising changes after drivers label tricky triangle unsafe track - O...He said before Saturday's trucks race the sponsorship package "was so nice we couldn't refuse it." Mattioli is used to criticism of his track and has made improvements. The track underwent a 10-year renovation in the ... [07.31.10 - 2:55 pm]Pocono Promising Safety Changes, C - WCBDLONG POND, Pa. (AP) Pocono Raceway keeps taking hits. Often criticized by drivers for long races and for taking up two spots on the Sprint Cup schedule, the 2½-mile triangle track is now deemed unsafe after ... [07.31.10 - 1:22 pm]BENNER: 'Empty' Brickyard still pulls a pretty good crowd - Ibj.comI’ve said it before, but it bears repeating: If the Indianapolis Motor Speedway sneezes, central Indiana could catch a cold. Therefore, the thousands of empty seats at IMS during the 17th running of the Brickyard 400 ... [07.31.10 - 5:01 am]Montoya looking for redemption at Indy - YAHOO!That shouldn’t have been a surprise, at least not considering the way Montoya ran at Indy last year. He had the field covered for 116 laps, but a speeding penalty on the final pit stop snatched a certain victory away ... [07.31.10 - 2:17 am]
IndyCar officials to meet with CastronevesIndyCar series officials plan to meet with driver Helio Castroneves to discuss his conduct following last week's race at Edmonton. [07.29.10 - 2:48 pm]IndyCar officials to meet with HelioIZOD IndyCar Series officials announced Thursday their plans to meet with Helio Castroneves next week where they will further review his actions following his rampage after the July 25 race in Edmonton. [07.29.10 - 2:01 pm]IndyCar track in Edmonton frustrates A.J. Foyt's teamThe IZOD IndyCar Series finished up in Canada this past weekend with the Honda Indy Edmonton a race on a temporary circuit laid out on the Edmonton's ... [07.28.10 - 4:33 pm]Castroneves to meet with IndyCar officials for talksIndyCar series officials plan to meet with driver Helio Castroneves to discuss his conduct following last week's race at Edmonton. sport - Hélio Castroneves - IndyCar Series - Auto Racing - Motorsports [07.29.10 - 6:59 pm]IZOD IndyCar Series Officials To Meet With Helio CastronevesINDIANAPOLIS, July 29, 2010: IZOD IndyCar Series officials will meet with driver Helio Castroneves next week to further review his actions following the July 25 race in Edmonton. Any penalties will be announced after that meeting. [07.29.10 - 2:17 pm]Castroneves to Meet With IndyCar OfficialsIndyCar officials to meet with Helio Castroneves following meltdown at Edmonton Hélio Castroneves - Will Power - Sports - Scott Dixon - Helio Castroneves [07.29.10 - 2:10 pm]IndyCar star looking to pad resumeLEXINGTON -- They say the mark of a person comes after the comma. If that's the case, Helio Castroneves has more marks than a game of tic-tac-toe. [07.31.10 - 7:31 am]IndyCar star admires work of those defending his adopted countryIt was a crazy day at Boudin Bakery at Fisherman’s Wharf inSan Francisco last Monday. There was IndyCar Driver Dan Wheldon,happily making sourdough replicas of his No. 4 Panther Racing carsponsored by the U.S. National Guard . [07.29.10 - 2:24 am]IndyCar officials to talk to Helio Castroneves about post-race fitSeries officials plan to meet with Castroneves to discuss his conduct following last week's race at Edmonton. Castroneves was black-flagged for ... [07.29.10 - 1:32 pm]IndyCar to meet with Castroneves following meltdownPlease read the full story on TSN.ca for the latest details [07.29.10 - 1:46 pm]
Pocono promising safety changes - The Associated Press msnbc.com Pocono promising safety changes The Associated Press Igdalsky helped bring corporate sponsorship to the races, the first trucks race on Saturday, and has an eye on bringing back an IndyCar Series race. ... Solar Power Arrives at Pocono, With Safe... [07.31.10 - 9:42 pm]Castroneves to meet with IndyCar officials - The Associated Press CBC.ca Castroneves to meet with IndyCar officials The Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS — IndyCar series officials plan to meet with driver Helio Castroneves to discuss his conduct following last week's race at Edmonton. ... IndyCar track in Edmonton frustrate... [07.29.10 - 2:13 pm]Helio Castroneves' controversial penalty at Edmonton could cost the IndyCar .... New Zealand Herald Helio Castroneves' controversial penalty at Edmonton could cost the IndyCar ... ESPN Given the infraction two years ago in Detroit -- which was the first time a significant blocking penalty was assessed in IndyCar Series competition ...... [07.26.10 - 2:57 pm]Reports: Homestead-Miami Speedway to lose NASCAR, IndyCar finales - MiamiHera... MiamiHerald.com Reports: Homestead-Miami Speedway to lose NASCAR, IndyCar finales MiamiHerald.com Reports: IndyCar and NASCAR plan to move their season-ending races from Homestead-Miami Speedway to Las Vegas. Jimmie Johnson (No. ... It's time NASCAR moves ... [07.29.10 - 10:36 pm]Helio Castroneves and Milka Duno stole the IndyCar spotlight from Danica ... ... Helio Castroneves and Milka Duno stole the IndyCar spotlight from Danica ... ESPN Danica Patrick is racing full time in the Izod IndyCar Series for powerhouse Andretti Autosport. She's racing part time in the NASCAR Nationwide Series for ...
and more » [07.30.10 - 1:00 pm]IndyCar Introduces New Customizable Chassis for 2012 - New York Times (blog) New York Times (blog) IndyCar Introduces New Customizable Chassis for 2012 New York Times (blog) Ron McQueeney for IndyCar The IndyCar series revealed computer renderings of the new configurable Dallara chassis. ... Lotus hints at increased IndyCar roleRac... [07.15.10 - 1:52 pm]John Oreovicz: Will Power strengthened his hold on the IZOD IndyCar Series ..... John Oreovicz: Will Power strengthened his hold on the IZOD IndyCar Series ... ESPN TORONTO -- The best and the worst aspects of street racing were on display Sunday in the IZOD IndyCar Series' Honda Grand Prix of Toronto. ... Power seizes IndyCar series;... [07.18.10 - 6:24 pm]Milka Duno May Have To Return To Day Job If IndyCar Has It's Way - Bleacher R... Globe and Mail Milka Duno May Have To Return To Day Job If IndyCar Has It's Way Bleacher Report At long last fans of IndyCar may be relieved of watching Milka Duno take up space on tracks where she clearly does not belong. The IndyCar officials have ... Du... [07.25.10 - 1:40 pm]Will Power hopes winding roads lead to IndyCar title - USA Today Globe and Mail Will Power hopes winding roads lead to IndyCar title USA Today By Russ Hamilton, AP By Nate Ryan, USA TODAY Will Power thinks the path to an Indy-car championship runs through victory lane, but the Penske Racing ... Watkins Glen Internationa... [07.05.10 - 11:33 pm]IndyCar Should Give Helio Castroneves an Award - Kent Sterling (blog) IndyCar Should Give Helio Castroneves an Award Kent Sterling (blog) Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. by Kent Sterling So Helio goes crazy because IndyCar ...
Click to view at indycarbuzz.com Erica Hill of The Early Show in Toronto
Erica Hill, Co-Host of the Early Show on CBS fulfills her "dream job" as an IZOD IndyCar driver. She takes a lap in the 2-seater with Davey Hamilton then drives a car on her own.
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Watch the Honda Indy Edmonton race highlights and the controversial call at the end of the race.
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#3 Team Penske driver Helio Castroneves talks about the Honda Indy Edmonton
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#15 KV Racing driver Paul Tracy talks about his 6th place finish at the Honda Indy Edmonton.
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Target Chip Ganassi driver Scott Dixon talks about his win at the Honda Indy Edmonton
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IRL Ministry: Helping hand in communityBob Hills, director and chaplain of IRL Ministry, talks about the outreach programs and at-track roles of the organization. [07.29.10 - 8:00 pm]In the blog: Eating healthy on the roadMany IZOD IndyCar Series drivers bring their favorite foods with them while on the road, which partly is why you're more apt to get an autograph/photo while shopping in the organic produce section of a grocery store than a hamburger joint. [07.28.10 - 8:00 pm]Full house: Drivers test at Mid-OhioSeventeen driver/car combinations were on the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course July 29 to prepare for the Aug. 6-8 Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio presented by Westfield Insurance. [07.28.10 - 8:00 pm]Jorda: 'Pushing harder' in second halfFirst-year Firestone Indy Lights competitor Carmen Jorda of Spain says getting acclimated with the car and racetracks -- including running on ovals for the first time in her career -- have been the biggest challenges. [07.27.10 - 8:00 pm]'My Dream Job' segment features seriesIn a July 28 segment on "The Early Show" on CBS, anchor Erica Hill drove an IndyCar on the Exhibition Place street circuit as part of the show's "My Dream Job" summer series. [07.27.10 - 8:00 pm]Series security chief among panel membersIndy Racing League director of security Charles Burns will join United States Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and other speakers for the inaugural National Sports Safety and Security Conference and Exhibi... [07.27.10 - 8:00 pm]Chief steward: 'We'll ... act appropriately'Indy Racing League president of competition and racing operations Brian Barnhart said any potential fine or penalty levied on Helio Castroneves won't be announced until he has the opportunity to talk with the Team Penske driver. [07.26.10 - 8:00 pm]Castroneves' side: On IndyCar WeeklyHelio Castroneves, who incurred a black flag for blocking Team Penske teammate Will Power late in the Honda Indy Edmonton, talks about the decision and apologizes for his post-race reaction on IndyCar Weekly. [07.26.10 - 8:00 pm]
Helmet Art: Butterfly and Hockey Edition“EJ Viso is a long-time friend and customer of the team at JLF Designs and likes to use different themes for his helmet designs which relate to the track the helmet will be used at. His cousin Juanco is a designer working in Milan, Italy and he comes u... [07.28.10 - 11:32 am]A Driver’s Diet: E.J. VisoMany IZOD IndyCar Series drivers bring their favorite foods with them while on the road, which partly is why you’re more apt to get an autograph/photo while shopping in the organic produce section of Whole Foods than a local hamburger joint.
Such meal... [07.27.10 - 4:20 pm]A Day in the Life of an Edmonton FanPerfect weather here in Edmonton today for a race of any kind, especially an IndyCar race. The weather is perfect for race fans as well. Mentioning the fans, Edmonton has some enthusiastic and supportive ones. They have shown up everyday ready for some... [07.25.10 - 2:02 pm]Next design: TT-2012Click here to see all the designs.
Its great to see the designs pouring in from the fans. Each artist so far has concept-ed different designs which is what the new concept is all about. As many of the readers have noticed, inspiration for designs are... [07.24.10 - 5:28 pm]A Memorable DayThursday in Edmonton consisted of crew and driver preparations, Setup Day in other words. As crews worked to set up shop, drivers took part in other activities. Kevin Martin of Edmonton, an Olympic gold medalist in curling, visited and was shown around... [07.23.10 - 1:39 pm]Unveiling the dansanfy 13Drum roll please………………
We’d like to introduce you to the dansanfy 13! Our second submission comes from Daniele Sanfilippo in Italy. What are you thoughts? Would you like to see more?
{Admin Note} With all of the excitement——and questions around th... [07.23.10 - 9:55 am]
Brickyard 400- Live BlogSunday 4:57 p.m.- Celebrating in Victory Lane. Congratulations to Jamie McMurray and Chip Ganassi for being the only owner to win the Daytona 500, Indy 500 and Brickyard 400! We will be uploading all the Race Day photos as they come in. Make sure you c... [07.25.10 - 6:00 am]Where Are They Now? Mike ChaseMike Chase had a winding road to get to the saddle of a stock car for the inaugural Brickyard 400.
For the inaugural only, NASCAR issued a provisional starting spot for a Winston West competitor — the cars were the same as Cup cars, just in a regionali... [07.24.10 - 7:12 pm]Where Are They Now? Brett BodineHe and his brothers came out of upstate New York in the rough-and-tumble modified series to tackle the Good Ol’ Boys of NASCAR and, as Yankees, made their mark at a time when the Sprint Cup Series was largely regionalized to the Southeast.
And although... [07.23.10 - 8:14 pm]Tornado Warning: Red Bull U.S. Grand PrixColin Edwards, a Houston native nicknamed “The Texas Tornado,” will offer candid insight about his performance, competitors and life in the exciting world of MotoGP motorcycle racing before every event in 2010 in “Tornado Warning.” It’s the third conse... [07.22.10 - 8:08 pm]Where Are They Now? Bobby Hillin Jr.Bobby Hillin Jr. grew up in a racing family – just not the kind in which he wound up driving.
His father fielded Longhorn Racing, a staple on the Indy car circuit for many years as the younger Hillin grew up around his father’s team.
“I guess I was pro... [07.22.10 - 6:13 pm]Where Are They Now? Greg SacksIn the early 1980s, Greg Sacks was the terror of the East Coast open wheel modified circuit.
In 1982, his team entered 38 races and won 28, including two stretches of 11 in a row. And they were big shows, not local bullrings.
Sacks had an eye on the In... [07.21.10 - 3:28 pm]
Rossi Reaches Century Mark With Dominant MotoGP VictoryThe next stop for Valentino Rossi is history. Six-time MotoGP World Champion Rossi became just the second Grand Prix motorcycle rider to win 100 races across all classes, reaching the century mark with a victory June 27 in the TT Assen. Americans Colin... [06.28.09 - 7:59 pm]Lucky Fan Will Win Helmet Signed By Brickyard Field In ContestA lucky fan will win a prized piece of motorsports memorabilia - a helmet signed by the starting field of the 16th Allstate 400 at the Brickyard - in a contest open now at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Web sites. Fans can enter the contest for free! ... [06.25.09 - 3:43 pm]IMS 'Brickyard Red' Wine Wins Medal In National JudgingThe Indianapolis Motor Speedway 2006 "Brickyard Red" Paso Robles Red Varietal Blend, produced by the EOS Estate Winery, recently won a bronze medal in the 2009 Tasters Guild International Wine Judging. "Brickyard Red" is one of two IMS-themed reserve w... [06.25.09 - 2:37 pm]Tornado Warning: TT AssenAmerican MotoGP star Colin Edwards is entering the sweet spot of his season, with a stretch of races coming up at tracks that he loves. The first stop is Assen, Netherlands, for the legendary TT Assen this Saturday, June 27. Colin talks about Assen, ch... [06.24.09 - 10:07 pm]Great MotoGP Title Fight Heads To 'The Cathedral' This SaturdayIt can't get any closer at the top of the MotoGP World Championship, as 2008 Red Bull Indianapolis GP winner Valentino Rossi, Jorge Lorenzo and Casey Stoner are tied for the lead at 106 points heading into the prestigious TT Assen on Saturday, June 27 ... [06.24.09 - 4:57 pm]Gordon: All Systems Go For Great Allstate 400 At The BrickyardFour-time Allstate 400 at the Brickyard winner Jeff Gordon could not have been more emphatic in his opinion that Goodyear has found a great tire combination for the 2009 Allstate 400 at the Brickyard on Sunday, July 26. "I can promise all the fans out ... [06.15.09 - 2:01 pm]
Lotus plans IndyCar aero kitLotus will develop an aerodynamic package for the next-generation Dallara Indy car in 2012, this week's AUTOSPORT magazine confirms. [07.29.10 - 2:29 am]Castroneves apologizes for outburstHelio Castroneves says he regrets his furious outburst at IndyCar officials after being stripped of victory at Edmonton on Sunday. [07.26.10 - 1:48 am]League defends Castroneves penaltyIndyCar Series boss Brian Barnhart has defended the penalty given to Helio Castroneves for blocking his Penske teammate Will Power at Edmonton. [07.26.10 - 1:47 am]Dixon awarded controversial Edmonton IndyCar winScott Dixon was awarded victory at Edmonton after Helio Castroneves had the win taken away, having been adjudged to have blocked his teammate Will Power. [07.25.10 - 4:28 pm]IndyCar places Milka Duno on probationIRL responds to criticisms of Dale Coyne Racing driver's lack of both pace and consistency. [07.24.10 - 5:29 pm]
IndyCar Reacts To Ganassi's AchivementEDMONTON, Alberta - It was a few hours before the start of the IZOD IndyCar Series race at Edmonton's City Centre Airport and a large crowd was arriving to pack the grandstands for Sunday's Honda Indy Edmonton.But huddled away in the back of the Target... [07.27.10 - 7:25 am]Dixon Prevails In Crazy Edmonton FinishEDMONTON, Alberta - Helio Castroneves paid a mighty big price when he was called for blocking Team Penske teammate Will Power on a restart with three laps to go in Sunday's Honda Indy Edmonton.The penalty was a black flag that cost him a victory as Sco... [07.25.10 - 4:04 pm]Team Penske Has Power Play In TorontoTORONTO - Will Power is known for displaying coolness under fire. He needed those qualities in Sunday's Honda Indy Toronto to wait for the right time to make the race-winning pass in the IZOD IndyCar Series race.Power has gone two in a row for the seco... [07.18.10 - 10:23 am]New IndyCar Chassis Far From 'Spec'INDIANAPOLIS - To call the new IZOD IndyCar a "spec car" would be simply erroneous.While the major component of the new car that will be used in the IZOD IndyCar Series beginning in 2012 will be manufactured by Dallara, the concept will be far from mak... [07.15.10 - 7:10 am]The New IndyCar Chassis: What They're SayingThe announcement of the new IZOD IndyCar Series chassis made waves yesterday throughout the auto racing world. Below are quotes from a number of players in the racing industry discussing the announcement. "The fans were a major influence in this decisi... [07.15.10 - 5:29 am]
July 29: On Montoya, blackouts and blockingQuestion: Say Penske buys an aero kit from Dallara and a Lola for 2012, but then decides to make a package for 2013. So for 2013 they decide to run the Penske and Dallara package. My question is, could Penske then sell its used Lola kit for say 40,000 ... [07.29.10 - 10:39 am]July 27: On Castroneves and blockingQuestion: I guess I understand the ruling on Helio, but the rule itself seems to make no sense. On a Helio's actions after, no excuse; they were not acceptable. Emotions or not, what he did was wrong. Would like to hear your thoughts. (Brian, Chantilly... [07.27.10 - 11:41 am]July 23: On Vasser and travel tipsQuestion: If you get two aero-packages for the season, does that basically mean you will choose 1 package for road/street courses and 1 package for all ovals? (Kevin, Cincinnati)
Answer: Each aero kit will be complete with all the parts and pieces for... [07.23.10 - 11:37 am]July 21: On Ed Carpenter and DallaraWingQuestion: With a Cup race likely in the Kentucky Speedway's future, do you think that would impact attendance or the future of the Brickyard? (Dave, Cincinnati, Ohio)
Answer: I think it depends on the date, but yes, I think it will have a negative imp... [07.21.10 - 10:59 am]July 20: On aero kits and Carl EdwardsQuestion: Any early picks to take the Brickyard this year (other than Jimmie Johnson)? (Paul, Hillsboro, Mo.)
Answer: He'll be my pick until he stops winning Brickyards and championships. But if I have to take someone else, gimme Denny Hamlin. I might... [07.20.10 - 10:58 am]
[FAZZT77] THX & have fun! RT @MikeyHamilton: Good luck ! I won't be participating, but we'll be there to support my dad & Circle City Multisport team!
[AllenWedge] Scoring miscue aside, still convinced of this idea: http://bit.ly/d7oKy5 We NEED a overall motorsports all star race with a rally event
[AllenWedge] RT: @big_al_n2: I didn't think they did, and i went back and counted that they went past the jump 5 times...and then the checkered
[AllenWedge] Ok this is weird clearly Paul Page and other announcer missed Deegan doing his jump; but it seems maybe flag man was right but T&S was wrong
[paultracy3] 2x gold for tanner diesel 4 car rally cross
[isitmayyet] Wow, I had no idea that the X Games were scored by USAC.
[AllenWedge] WOW Super Rally official waved the checkered flag 1 lap early!!!!!!!!
[AllenWedge] whats the worse fate? Pastrana engine blows before race starts, Brack hits barrier taking lead, Block's car dies while he has 1/2 lap lead
[AllenWedge] Wow we finally get a side-by-side Rally jump, Paul Page going nuts and not a single camera on it??
[SBPopOffValve] RT @brantjames: craven-evernham natwide call on espn was like sitting with 2 people trying to inform you, rather than 2 people trying to ...
[royhobbson] @pressdog Damn him. DAMN HIM TO HELL! Must. Get. Manhood. Back. [drinks scotch out of a feedbag & passes near-continuous gas]
[AllenWedge] last year's Gold and Silver medalists RT: @indy44: Kenny Brack on two wheels then the car died. Bad day for Kenny and Travis.
[AllenWedge] Noooo Kenny Brack too far inside and has broken something on the car, he was going to have this thing easy after that turn
[AllenWedge] Obviously the Super-Rally event could be better if there wasn't a giant Big-Air Quarter-Pipe in the way, but pretty good stuff so far
Normal driving line onlyIzod IndyCar Series participants agreed Tuesday: Helio Castroneves violated a rule unique to this form of racing. Just what to do about the rule is open for debate. [07.28.10 - 3:00 am]Castroneves begs for leniencyA subdued Helio Castroneves asked for forgiveness Monday in the aftermath of his emotional outburst following the Izod IndyCar Series race the previous day in Edmonton, Alberta. [07.27.10 - 3:00 am]looks like a block partyEDMONTON, Alberta -- Scott Dixon won a bizarre Honda Indy Edmonton on Sunday after rival Helio Castroneves crossed the finish line first but was penalized for blocking his own teammate, Will Power. [07.26.10 - 3:00 am]Power takes 6th pole of seasonWill Power, going for his third consecutive victory in IndyCar, will start from the pole today in the Honda Edmonton Indy. [07.25.10 - 3:00 am]
INDYCAR: Series news and notes 2010-07-29Today's IZOD IndyCar Series and Firestone Indy Lights headlines:
1. Teams test at Mid-Ohio to prepare for race
2. Rahal To Carry National Tire And Battery Colors For Mid-Ohio
3. Schmidt moves team to new shop in Indianapolis
1. Teams tes... [07.29.10 - 7:42 pm]INDYCAR: Series officials to meet with CastronevesIZOD INDYCAR SERIES OFFICIALS TO MEET WITH HELIO CASTRONEVES
INDIANAPOLIS (Thursday, July 29, 2010) - IZOD IndyCar Series officials
will meet with driver Helio Castroneves next week to further review his
actions following the July 25 race in Edmonton. ... [07.29.10 - 7:02 pm]INDYCAR: Edmonton: Team Stargate Worlds/HVM Racing race reportCONTACT SPOILS GREAT PERFORMANCE FOR SIMONA DE SILVESTRO
EDMONTON, AB (July 26, 2010) - - Under perfect weather conditions and
starting in her best qualifying position this year, 7th, Simona De
Silvestro and the Team Stargate Worlds/HVM Racing crew wer... [07.27.10 - 6:10 pm]INDYCAR: Edmonton: Post-race press conferenceTHE MODERATOR:
We'll get started with our second- and third-place finishers.
This is both their sixth podium finish of the season. A very interesting
race out there today.
Will, starting with you, your thoughts.
WILL POWER:
Yeah, I mean, we had a p... [07.26.10 - 8:32 pm]INDYCAR: Edmonton: Chip Ganassi Racing race reportScott Dixon Claims Victory at Edmonton, Franchitti Third
EDMONTON, Alberta (July 26, 2010) -- Team Target had another strong
finish at the Honda Indy Edmonton with Scott Dixon scoring his second win
of the season and Dario Franchitti driving the No. 10... [07.26.10 - 4:57 pm]INDYCAR: Edmonton: AJ Foyt Racing race reportEDMONTON, Canada July 25, 2010--When the going gets tough, the tough
get going. Vitor Meira and the ABC Supply team did just that in the Honda
Indy Edmonton Sunday afternoon to bring the No. 14 home in 16th place and
retain their 12th place in the IZOD... [07.26.10 - 1:47 pm]
Kanaan in, Tracy out on Bump DayTony Kanaan qualifies for the Indy 500 on a dramatic Bump Day, but Paul Tracy heads away from Indianapolis having failed to make the field [05.24.10 - 7:51 am]Defending champ takes Indy poleHelio Castroneves takes pole at Indianapolis for the second successive season [05.23.10 - 6:19 am]Castroneves leads opening day at IndyHelio Castroneves and Penske issue early Indianapolis 500 warning. [05.16.10 - 8:11 am]IL: Yacaman tops open test at IMSGustavo Yacaman was the surprise pacesetter during one day of testing ahead of this month's Freedom 100 at Indianapolis. [05.14.10 - 8:00 pm]Beatriz rejoins D&R for IndyIndyCar rookie Ana Beatriz to make second appearance of 2010 in qualifying for Indianapolis 500. [05.13.10 - 8:40 am]Carpenter, Saavedra confirm Indy backersEd Carpenter and Sebastian Saavedra have revealed the brands backing them in this month's Indianapolis 500. [05.13.10 - 8:58 am]
Lotus plans IndyCar programmeLotus will develop an aerodynamic package for the next-generation Dallara Indycar in 2012, this week's AUTOSPORT magazine reveals [07.29.10 - 6:29 am]Castroneves apologises for outburstHelio Castroneves has apologised for his furious outburst at IndyCar officials after being stripped of victory at Edmonton on Sunday [07.26.10 - 5:48 am]IRL defends Castroneves penaltyIndyCar Series boss Brian Barnhart has defended the penalty given to Helio Castroneves for blocking his Penske team-mate Will Power at Edmonton on Sunday [07.26.10 - 5:47 am]Dixon awarded controversial winScott Dixon was awarded victory at Edmonton after Helio Castroneves had the win taken away, having been adjudged to have blocked his team-mate Will Power [07.25.10 - 8:00 pm]Duno placed on probationMilka Duno has been placed on probation for the rest of the year by IndyCar Series organiser the Indy Racing League after the championship decided to take action over her lack of pace [07.25.10 - 3:01 am]Power scores another Edmonton poleIndyCar championship leader Will Power set himself up for a repeat of his dominant 2009 Edmonton victory by topping qualifying at the Canadian airport track [07.24.10 - 6:50 pm]
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Tony Kanaan gets into Alex Tagliani; Tagliani spins out & hits Mario Romancini.
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Final 2 laps with Helio Castroneves taking the checkered flag; Castroneves ignores penalty for blocking & win is awarded to Scott Dixon; an irate Castroneves confronts officials; interview with Scott Dixon.... [07.30.10 - 11:04 pm]
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private new record - 1"22'906 team:Chip Ganassi
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Danica loses momentum at EdmontonHelio Castroneves and Milka Duno stole the IndyCar spotlight Sunday at Edmonton. That's a good thing for Danica Patrick, whose ho-hum effort went largely unnoticed. [07.30.10 - 9:31 am]Oreovicz: IndyCar shake-up at EdmontonThe IndyCar Series has been longing for the spotlight. Helio Castroneves and the gang finally took center stage Sunday at Edmonton, but for all the wrong reasons. [07.26.10 - 8:40 am]Oreovicz: Bad day for Indy 500 winnersSunday's Brickyard 400 was not kind to former Indy 500 winners Sam Hornish Jr. and Juan Pablo Montoya. But at least Jacques Villeneuve had fun. [07.25.10 - 12:28 pm]Power surge at troubled Edmonton?Controversy continues to surround the cash-strapped IndyCar Grand Prix of Edmonton. But there's no controversy over who's the driver to beat Sunday. [07.23.10 - 9:55 am]Oreovicz: Aggressive approach nets Danica sixthDanica Patrick took an aggressive approach to Toronto and it paid off with a sixth-place finish. [07.18.10 - 1:11 pm]
IndyCar officials to talk to Helio Castroneves about post-race fitSeries officials plan to meet with Castroneves to discuss his conduct following last week's race at Edmonton. Castroneves was black-flagged for blocking Penske Racing teammate Will Power on the final restart. The Brazilian crossed the finish line first... Diary: Edmonton again proves elusive for Tony Kanaan, crewWell, as much as I was hoping we could finally go into Edmonton and get the monkey off our back, it wasn't to be. Another trip to Edmonton and another weekend of frustration. Austin, Texas must hustle to host Formula One eventFormer San Antonio Spurs and Minnesota Vikings owner Red McCombs is a key investor backing the new U.S. Grand Prix Formula One race to be run in Austin beginning in 2012. Helio Castroneves apologizes for Edmonton tiradeHelio Castroneves has apologized for his tirade following a weekend IndyCar race in Edmonton, Canada. Scott Dixon snags controversial win at Honda Edmonton Indy, Scott Dixon won a controversial Honda Edmonton Indy on Sunday after Helio Castroneves crossed the finish line first, but was penalized for blocking his teammate.
My letter of resignationDearest fellow IndyCar fans (as well as anyone who arrived here via Blogger’s “Next blog>>” feature),
It is the with sincerest lack of humor that I am submitting my letter of resignation to you, my readers. For over four years (50 months and one day, in... [06.02.10 - 12:02 am]Indy 500: Winners, Losers, and Some In-BetweenersIt all started with 33 cars polished and fueled, gleaming on a grid with the highest of hopes in the air along with with news helicopters, high-wire cameras and balloons. When it ended four hours later, some of the cars were still gleaming, while other... [05.31.10 - 9:21 am]LIVE Live Blog: the 2010 Indy 500
SPEEDWAY, IN (Sunday May 30, 2010) _ Greetings from @Dale_Nixon, Live from Bloggers' Row on the fourth floor of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Media Center for the Greatest Spectacle in Racing...flanked by James Black (16thandGeorgetown.com); Stef Wal... [05.30.10 - 12:09 pm]Vitor Meira Ready to Shed Bridesmaid Role
If there is ever an IndyCar recasting of the Katherine Heigl romantic comedy 27 Dresses (and why would there be, but stay with me for a second), Vitor Meira would have to be cast in the leading role.
While sitting here and scanning driver tweets during the Public Drivers Meeting (yes, we all know you are at the Driver's Meeting - say something interesting!) at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, my colleague Paul Dalbey from Planet-IRL.com and I have ... [05.29.10 - 10:46 am]
Willy T. Ribbs Report: EdmontonImagine for a second that Butler beat Duke for the NCAA Championship. Imagine that Gordon Heyward DRILLED the last second half-court heave, and that there was complete joy & euphoria & widespread economic prosperity throughout all of America.
But imagi... [07.28.10 - 11:07 am]Fare-Thee-Well, Mr. LewisIndyCar’s VP of Marketing John Lewis resigned yesterday. His list of achievements & contributions over the past 16 years is profound, and far too extensive to cover now. League resignations & such things typically go uncovered here, for that is not our... [07.22.10 - 1:21 pm]Willy T. Ribbs Report: TorontoThanks to a bevy of law school loans that never go away & my money-pit kids & my wife’s unfathomably expensive haircuts every two weeks, I have an approximate net worth of negative-$117,054.
And yet, inexplicably, I employ the services of a Certified F... [07.20.10 - 3:32 pm]Open Mic: July 14th EditionOn this date in 1789, citizens of Paris became so fed up with the French royal authority that they took up arms and STORMED THE BASTILLE. That’s where the phrase “STORM THE BASTILLE!” comes from, I believe.
Anyway, Bernard-René de Launay was unfortuna... [07.14.10 - 10:20 am]One Final Pitch from the Delta WingHey there, IZOD IndyCar Series. You made a decision yet? Time’s running out, you know. I heard you might be going home with Lola. Or Swift. And let me just tell you, baby — that’d be a mistake. A BIG mistake. Let me tell you why.
[spins chair around, ... [07.13.10 - 11:11 am]
Constructive IndyCar Criticism: The NASCAR WayJonathan Ferrey - Getty Images
Helio Castroneves, seen here pondering the great wisdom of IndyCar race control after the Honda Indy Edmonton. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images)
... [07.30.10 - 12:42 pm]The Paddock Pulse: July 28 EditionView full size photo »
Come, fellow travelers, let us traipse anew down the path towards Blogtopia, that wondrous and highly narcotized realm which makes Puff the Magic Dragon's hometown look like a latrine bucket straight from The Suck.
This wee... [07.28.10 - 5:42 pm]New products in the Pop Off Valve Swag StoreNew products in the Pop Off Valve Swag Store
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Check out the store for more pr... [07.27.10 - 3:21 pm]Haiku Tuesday: Block Party!View full size photo »
This week, Haiku Tuesday is going to go off the beaten path here and, instead of exploring this past weekend's race in general, we're going to focus on the controversy surrounding the fini--
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Okay, I've been info... [07.27.10 - 11:39 am]Infuriated Castroneves cedes Honda Indy Edmonton to Dixon on blocking penaltyRobert Laberge - Getty Images
Helio Castroneves was stripped of his Honda Indy Edmonton victory thanks to a dubious blocking penalty charged by IZOD IndyCar Series officials with less than five ... [07.25.10 - 9:42 pm]
Bean Machine: Edmonton1. Helio snaps.
After five days, there's not much that hasn't been said about Helio Castroneves' post-race meltdown after a blocking penalty stripped him of a win in Edmonton. But IndyCar has said that they'll meet with the three-time Indy 500 winner ... [07.30.10 - 12:39 pm]Autosport: Lotus to make 2012 aero packageEver since their beloved green-and-yellow livery emerged in the IZOD IndyCar Series with Takuma Sato and KV Racing Technology, folks have been wondering what kind of plans Lotus have for their involvement in the sport.
As of now, the famous marque has... [07.29.10 - 12:35 pm]Estrada on FoxSports.com: Helio, IndyCar both in the wrongHelio Castroneves' post-race antics following last Sunday's Honda Indy Edmonton remain a hot topic in the world of motorsports. Emotion is an integral part of racing and it's no secret Castroneves is an emotional guy. But there's always a line that can... [07.28.10 - 1:29 pm]Embrace the controversy?Purists may cringe, but Helio's meltdown is getting buzz from mainstream press
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There's an old saying that tells us to never look a gift horse in the mouth, to never be ungrateful for good fortune.
After Helio Castronev... [07.27.10 - 10:26 am]Decision: DixonBlocking penalty on Castroneves hands Edmonton win to Dixon
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After Helio Castroneves held off Will Power on the final restart of the Honda Indy Edmonton, it appeared that the three-time Indianapolis 500 champion was on h... [07.25.10 - 10:09 pm]
Cause for Sadness: Race Tracks that CloseIdiots tend to blame Tony George for just about anything they feel is wrong within the sport of motor racing. The problem is the sport has always done a good job of killing itself. NASCAR is not immune from boneheaded moves as well. ISC’s closing to bi... [07.30.10 - 7:40 am]Looking Ahead to Indy Cars in 20122012 is a great time for American based manufacturers to jump back into Indy Car. They can provide powerplants and ‘clothing’ and brand the entire car as a Ford, Chevy, Dodge or something else. The cost is less, too. I also believe the idea of branding... [07.28.10 - 9:01 pm]Randy Bernard of Indy Car: Please Open the Suggestion Box and See What’s InsideHopefully Randy Bernard returns to the United States with more good news regarding manufacturer participation in the IZOD Indy Car Series. In the spirit of offering suggestions for moving forward, here are a few checklist items that have emerged as imp... [07.27.10 - 8:42 pm]Fans Indy Car Does NOT Need Still Include A Guy In Florida Who Continues Lack...I would like to thank Steve from Orlando for reinforcing the non-racing fan stereotype I accurately portrayed after he wrote a whiny, rambling, self-crucifixion letter to Robin Miller of Speed TV’s web site that got published a few weeks ago. The tende... [07.26.10 - 9:55 pm]Indy Car Unleashes Worst Joke Since Texas ’97The time has arrived for the Indy Car Series to take its next evolutionary step. In 1997 USAC screwed up some restarts at the Indianapolis 500. At the next race in Texas that year they neglected to score some laps for the actual winner of that race, wh... [07.25.10 - 11:12 pm]
Schmidt Movin' On UpSam Schmidt, and Sam Schmidt Motorsports are movin' on up. Beginning August 1st, SSM will be based out of a shop on the Northwest side of Indianapolis formerly occupied by Kelley Racing and most recently, Vision Racing.
The new shop, which is 3.5 times... [07.29.10 - 5:22 pm]Barnhart Made The Right CallWhether you like him or not, Brian Barnhart made the right call, according to the rules, on Sunday afternoon in Edmonton.
With just 3 laps to go, Helio Castroneves held the lead over teammate Will Power in Sunday's Honda Edmonton Indy. On the lap-92 re... [07.25.10 - 10:40 pm]Duno On ProbationThe Indy Racing League, sanctioning body of the IZOD IndyCar Series, has put Milka Duno on probation through December 31st, sighting rule 9.3 (C) in the IndyCar Series rule book: The Senior Official may place a member on probation. Probation is a state ... [07.24.10 - 7:57 pm]Make Your Pick: EdmontonWith 10 races down and 7 to go, Paul S. holds a slim lead in the Indy Racing Experience fantasy league. Picks for this weekends Honda Indy Edmonton GP are now open.
Through 60% of the races, the top 20 are:
1) Paul S - 47 2) Eric K - 48 3) Joshua J - 49 4) ... [07.21.10 - 2:00 am]2012: The CarAfter months of speculation the Indy Racing League, sanctioning body of the IZOD IndyCar Series, announced today their plans for the 2012 IndyCar. Powered by turbocharged Ethanol engines, Dallara will build an enhanced safety cell with which anybody ca... [07.14.10 - 1:39 pm]
Harris: Emotion Got Best Of Helio By Mike Harris | Senior Writer
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Helio Castroneves is an emotional guy.
A few years ago, my wife and I had the good fortune to travel to Rome for an interfaith conference at the Vatican on traveling professionals in sports.
Among the other... [07.27.10 - 9:47 am]Dixon Wins, Helio Freaks By John Sturbin | Senior Writer
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Scott Dixon presented team-owner Chip Ganassi a second victory late Sunday afternoon via a bizarre finish to the IZOD IndyCar Series Honda Indy Edmonton.
Dixon’s victory was nowhere near as squeaky-clean a... [07.26.10 - 8:05 am]IRL Notes: Power In, Duno In Trouble Points-leader Will Power led a Team Penske front-row sweep during qualifications Saturday for the Honda Indy Edmonton, as IZOD IndyCar Series officials took the virtually unprecedented step of placing Milka Duno on probation for being a moving chicane.... [07.25.10 - 3:10 pm]IndyCar Notes: Power Still Charging By John Sturbin | Senior Writer
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With his victory in the Honda Indy Toronto last Sunday, Will Power continued a methodical march toward what looms as his first IZOD IndyCar Series driver’s championship.
Power, of Team Penske, finished 1.2... [07.24.10 - 9:10 am]IRL On Its Way To Racing Domestic Cars By John Sturbin | Senior Writer
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Indianapolis – Dallara Automobili’s selection as manufacturer of the IndyCar Safety Cell beginning in 2012 has the potential of transforming Main Street in Speedway, Ind., into motorsports’ version of Litt... [07.23.10 - 9:21 am]
NASCAR insiders want Brickyard 400 under lightsNASCAR boss Brian France indicated Indy's July date could be shipped to Kentucky. Indianapolis Motor Speedway Speedway CEO Jeff Belskus may have to consider dramatic changes to re-energize the Brickyard 400. [07.26.10 - 3:00 am]IndyCar chassis plan may lure multiple engine makersIndyCar's new chassis could be the start of an open-wheel revolution. But it won't matter if the series' CEO can't transalte it into more money-spending fans. [07.15.10 - 3:00 am]IndyCar CEO must keep chassis choice from splintering seriesChoosing a new chassis formula for the 2012 IndyCar Series season may be the least of new CEO Randy Bernard's challenges. The decision will be announced today at 12:30 p.m. and acrimony may follow. [07.14.10 - 3:00 am]Danica Patrick ad is just blowing smokeIndyCar racer turned NASCAR Nationwide Series driver needs to lose the defiant tone in her ESPN ad and rev up a little humility until she starts winning. [07.12.10 - 3:00 am]IndyCar CEO ready to slay sacred cowsIndyCar Series CEO Randy Bernard is demanding more support from track partners in an all-out effort to strengthen the series in 2011 and beyond. [07.06.10 - 3:00 am]
Iowa Speedway Sells Out for NASCAR Nationwide RaceAccording to the Mighty Des Moines Register, tonight's NASCAR Nationwide race at Iowa Speedway will be sold out by race time. 55,000 people are expected to pack in for the festival of paint swap. Last year's race at Iowa was... [07.31.10 - 2:40 pm]Vince Welch, Son and Friend Avoid Serious Injury in Car Crash but will Miss N...ESPN race stallion Vince Welch, his son USAC driver Dylan Welch and a family friend Tom Hays all escaped serious injury in a car accident Thursday night in Indiana. The three were driving home from Dylan's USAC race in Plymouth... [07.30.10 - 11:44 am]Shannon McIntosh P2 In Her Midget RaceWoman of pressdog™ Shannon "Shantastic" McIntosh posted her best finish of her 2010 midget comeback tour last night at Plymouth (Indiana) Speedway. McIntosh, who turned 21 last week, was in just her fourth midget race after a long layoff. Dylan... [07.30.10 - 8:19 am]Trackside Tonight on The Call"Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee" goes LIVE tonight at 7 p.m. Eastern as the boys go face-first into The Call controversy. Kev just tweeted (@kevinlee23) that he's trying to get the Vice IHJ, Tony Cottman, on the program... [07.29.10 - 12:20 pm]Ticket Price Cutting, Brainstorming in NASCAROK, good for NASCAR. A couple of stories in the Mighty Indy Star today show that NASCAR is approaching their attendance and ratings (relative) slide in a businesslike fashion. First, IMS has announced they will reduce some ticket prices for... [07.29.10 - 10:09 am]
Come On, Drivers, You’re Better than That…If you follow the IndyCar Series as closely as some, you know that there is a bunch whining and finger-pointing going on in the twittersphere. I won’t go into too much detail here, as Dale Nixon has done a far better job than I care to do, but that do... [07.19.10 - 6:01 pm]A Shocker if Nothing ElseI was probably 99.9% certain that the choice to come down from the ICONIC committee today would be Lola and Dallara in a dual-spec series.
I was shocked to find out that they had basically poached half of the good ideas of the Delta Wing instead, whil... [07.14.10 - 6:58 pm]Lord Randall Bernard, Officially MetalI haven’t bothered to read the article, but according to the Indiana Business Journal, Lord Randall Bernard is going to start slaughtering animals, namely cows, to resurrect our sport.
And not just any cows, mind you, but sacred cows.
The IBJ has been... [07.06.10 - 6:04 pm]Frowny EmoticonFor a group of us, the biggest news of the day has nothing to do with engine specifications.
I’ve only been at this blogging game for about three years. Coming in, I knew of three people who had been doing this thing before me. Two of those were a c... [06.02.10 - 5:25 pm]1-Day Forecast for the 94th Running of the Indianapolis 500Ok, so I’m writing this from my iPhone because I decided not to lug my laptop home for the abbreviated weekend. I apologize in advance for any issues with formatting, spelling, grammar, etc.
Ugh. This stupid thing lost the post I just wrote up, so I’l... [05.29.10 - 11:46 am]
Indianapolis, IN (Monday, May 10) - Vision Racing is proud to confirm Indiana's own golf legend Fuzzy Zoeller's involvement as a supporter of the No.20 Dallara/ Honda/ Firestone entry, driven by Ed Carpenter for Panther Racing, by ... [05.10.10 - 6:34 pm]IZOD INDYCAR SERIES NEWS AND NOTES - May 6, 2010Today's IZOD IndyCar Series and Firestone Indy Lights headlines: 1. Future IZOD IndyCar Series stars get ready for Night Before 500 2. Plowman races on foot before racing car at Indy 3. Will No. 4 be lucky for Wheldon? 1. Future IZOD IndyCar Series stars g... [05.08.10 - 12:39 pm]IZOD INDYCAR SERIES NEWS AND NOTES - May 5, 20101. IZOD IndyCar Series Q &A - Paul Tracy, Barry Green, Jimmy Vasser: IZOD IndyCar Series driver Paul Tracy, KV Racing Technology co-owner Jimmy Vasser and GEICO-KV Racing race strategis Barry Green participated in a Q&A session. Below are select quotes f... [05.08.10 - 12:38 pm]A.J. Foyt Racing and Continental Airlines Offer Indy 500 VIP Weekend to Highe...HOUSTON (May 3, 2010)—Back by popular demand! Once again, A.J. Foyt Racing is offering an Indy 500 VIP Weekend to the highest bidder in the Continental Airlines Frequent Flyer Program’s Onepass Online Auction. It is the sixth straight year for the freq... [05.04.10 - 12:27 am]Post Race Driver Quotes IZOD IndyCar Series KansasSCOTT DIXON (No. 9 Target Chip Ganassi Racing, winner Road Runner Turbo Indy 300): "It's was huge. Winning at Kansas going into the month of May is a big deal. Team Target has had a slow start to the season, but this is what we need and jump back into ... [05.02.10 - 4:59 am]
The Block: The discussion continuesIn the days since The Block, the chatter within the IndyCar community has been incessant. Brian Barnhart has defended the rule. Tony Cotman has defended the rule. The vast majority of drivers are backing it as well (everyone but Helio, it seems) with... [07.30.10 - 1:49 pm]Updated speculation on the 2011 scheduleFirst of all, to anyone who may be patiently awaiting a podcast on the debacle at Edmonton, please accept our apologies — Paul skipped town for a business trip this week, so we’ve been forced to delay it by a few days. There’s still much to be discuss... [07.29.10 - 7:02 pm]The Block: What’s the real issue?According to the definition of blocking as stated in the rules, and according to the statements made by Brian Barnhart in the drivers’ meeting this morning, Helio Castroneves did in fact block Will Power going into turn 1. However, according to what an... [07.25.10 - 11:34 pm]Duno placed on probationThe following is the text of an official press release from the Indy Racing League: INDY RACING LEAGUE PLACES MILKA DUNO ON PROBATION EDMONTON, Alberta (July 24, 2010) – The Indy Racing League, the sanctioning body for the IZOD IndyCar Series, has plac... [07.24.10 - 7:57 pm]Podcast 31: Toronto, Edmonton, and the ICONIC chassisThis week on the Planet-IRL podcast, Steph and I recap an exciting weekend of racing along the shore of Lake Ontario in Toronto, look forward to this weekend’s action in Edmonton and discuss the the 2012 IndyCar ICONIC chassis strategy decision announc... [07.22.10 - 7:00 am]
The Best Event of the Year Race Fans Don’t Know or Forget Exists and Why IT S...This weekend while F-1 is in Hungary, IndyCar is off, and NASCAR is on week 72 of their 178 week season; probably one of the most fun motorsports events of the year will be going down. It will include an Indy 500 winner, a motorcross champion, a drifti... [07.30.10 - 12:49 pm]Turning On the LightsNow that the soon-to-be-name-changed Indy Racing League has made the decision on the relative-ish-ness amongst where they will later decide on some specific rules for the IndyCar Series; it leads many… ok.. maybe a small group… ok maybe just a small fe... [07.23.10 - 1:14 am]The Midst of a Sports HangoverIf sports were alcohol, I’ve been partying for 3 weeks straight, and today I find myself waking up with a headache and trying to compose my memories about what exactly happened. I’m not even sure if hangover is the right word considering I’m, figurativ... [06.22.10 - 12:53 am]Send Mike Conway a Get-Well Card(props to Pressdog for alerting me to this)
Dreyer & Reinbold Racing has offered to deliver your get-well e-wishes and old-school mail and cards directly to Mike Conway.
Click HERE to use the contact form on the DRR Web site to send Mike an e-message.
Rahal To DRRThe good news is Mike Conway is on the mend, following his horrible crash at the end of the Indianapolis 500.
And tonight, we know who will fill Conway’s seat in next week’s IndyCar series race at Iowa Speedway.
Sources tell 24 Hour News 8 that Graham ... [06.09.10 - 7:50 pm]The Return Of BrunoThe “feel-good” story of May is back on.
Alex Tagliani tells 24 Hour News 8 tonight on SportsLocker Saturday that Bruno Junqueira will get a shot in the team’s second car tomorrow.
The Bruno ride was in doubt due to sponsorship issues, but the FAZZT Ra... [05.22.10 - 7:06 pm]The Swiss SensationLast night I finally got to meet Simona De Silvestro, and I can tell you, she’s everything the IndyCar Series needs more of.
Simona’s the perfect combination of wide-eyed wonder, and steely-eyed fighter jockey.
She is genuinely enthusiastic to meet fan... [05.19.10 - 3:11 pm]Rainy Days And MondaysRainy days at the Speedway aren’t much fun, especially on a day when not a wheel turned.
It’s a good time to catch up on visiting with people but with the “shortened” Month of May this year, I want to see as much track action as I can.
Of course, today... [05.17.10 - 3:34 pm]Rumors And FactsIf there’s one thing that gets the most attention at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in May, it’s the rumor mill.
It’s been that way for decades, What driver is getting in what car? What team is considering adding an additional car?
Most of the time it... [05.13.10 - 3:40 pm]
The circus is in town…So, I’m beyond exhausted at this moment, but I thought I would jot down a few notes before I crashed for the night. This race event/weekend is still far from it’s former glory. Leaps and bounds as far as the preamble goes. Today was a day of one step f... [07.16.10 - 1:31 am]Race track = happy placeA little Watkins Glen preamble… ah yes… the joys of road trips… I love the Glen weekend, but it falls over not one, but TWO holidays. The Canada Day & the Fourth of July. Conveniently this year, my travel days… ugh. I left my house at 9am. Filled my re... [07.02.10 - 11:23 am]Iowa Corn 250 *live* race blogIt’s 2:13 and the cars are on the parade lap as the peeps at IndyCar thumb their noses and give the fickle middle finger to Ms. Nature who has been less than accommodating with the weather this year. The skies are looming, but no precipitation as they ... [06.20.10 - 2:24 pm]Is it July yet??I left the office at a half decent time today and took a detour to sit here by the lake and enjoy the breeze and zen calm of the waves and the sailboats.(I’m resisting the urge to hop onto the patio and partake in a Jack n’ coke…) This is one of those ... [06.15.10 - 6:50 pm]IndyCar Texas 550 *live blog*Welcome to the Texas 550, where after 22 laps it’s Penske, Ganassi, Ganassi, Penske, Penske… The 812 people who showed up to watch are on the edge of their seats. The radio announcers are already hoarse from screaming about “touching wheels” and “side ... [06.05.10 - 9:25 pm]
The IZOD IndyCar Series will take to the streets of Edmonton, in more literal terms, the Edmonton City Centre Airport. 2010 will mark the sixth race in Edmonton; the first three were under the banner of Cha... [07.22.10 - 11:31 am]Don't expect much (Attendance) From the Brickyard 400 NASCAR invades Indianapolis this week as all three major series of NASCAR will be racing in open wheel country. The Camping World Track Series (CWTS)will hit the payment on Friday night at O’Reilly Raceway Park (ORP), and the Nationwide Series will rac... [07.22.10 - 10:32 am]Power has the Will to win and it pays with his 4th victory of the season Power has the Will to win and it pays with his 4th victory of the season
Will Power took home his 4th IZOD IndyCar Series Victory of the 2010 season by making a late race pass on Justin Wilson. With the victory Power captures his second two race win str... [07.19.10 - 4:50 pm]Toronto Race Preview(Could Paul Tracy win his third career Toronto race? It would be give him a win in every decade he's raced in at Toronto)
The IZOD IndyCar Series prepares for round ten of their 2010 season and they take to the streets of Toronto, Canada for a 1.75 mile... [07.15.10 - 2:51 pm]2012: A brand new world for IndyCar The Indy Racing League took a big leap into their future by announcing the 2012 IZOD IndyCar Strategy today at the Indianapolis Museum of Art. A standing room crowd witnessed the introduction of long time partner Dallara being selected as the sole chas... [07.14.10 - 3:34 pm]
The Emotions Of RacingJeff Iannucci is a tough act to follow – even on my own site. It’s good to see that he hasn’t lost his wit or his candor during his time off. I am flattered that he chose to stop by my place to do some writing. He left it in much better shape than Roy ... [07.30.10 - 5:02 am]Brian And Helio: Not A Love StoryBy Jeff Iannucci Note from George – It is an unexpected honor to welcome today’s guest blogger to this site. Almost two months ago, Jeff Iannucci suddenly announced he was stepping aside from his excellent site, “My Name Is IRL”. The events of this pas... [07.28.10 - 5:03 am]Random Thoughts On EdmontonOne thing that we all love about sports is that things can drastically change in the blink of an eye. It is also what we hate about sports. Racing is no different. That’s what happened on Sunday when the IZOD IndyCar Series made its annual visit to Edm... [07.26.10 - 5:03 am]Edmonton PreviewThe IZOD IndyCar Series continues its Canadian trek, as the series moves west from Toronto to take on the wide-open and bumpy Edmonton City Centre Airport for the Honda Indy Edmonton this weekend. This is where Will Power won his first race in an IndyC... [07.23.10 - 5:04 am]From Apathy To IndifferenceIt has now been a week since the IZOD IndyCar Series made their chassis announcement for 2012 and beyond. We’ve all had time to contemplate and decipher much of what we heard and didn’t hear. One week removed from the news, I’m neither upset nor excite... [07.21.10 - 5:03 am]
The Block: The discussion continuesClick to play podcast In the days since The Block, the chatter within the IndyCar community has been incessant. Brian Barnhart has defended the rule. Tony Cotman has defended the rule. The vast majority of drivers are backing it as well (everyone but Helio, it seems) with... [07.30.10 - 1:49 pm]Updated speculation on the 2011 scheduleClick to play podcast First of all, to anyone who may be patiently awaiting a podcast on the debacle at Edmonton, please accept our apologies — Paul skipped town for a business trip this week, so we’ve been forced to delay it by a few days. There’s still much to be discuss... [07.29.10 - 7:02 pm]The Block: What’s the real issue?Click to play podcast According to the definition of blocking as stated in the rules, and according to the statements made by Brian Barnhart in the drivers’ meeting this morning, Helio Castroneves did in fact block Will Power going into turn 1. However, according to what an... [07.25.10 - 11:34 pm]Duno placed on probationClick to play podcast The following is the text of an official press release from the Indy Racing League: INDY RACING LEAGUE PLACES MILKA DUNO ON PROBATION EDMONTON, Alberta (July 24, 2010) – The Indy Racing League, the sanctioning body for the IZOD IndyCar Series, has plac... [07.24.10 - 7:57 pm]Podcast 31: Toronto, Edmonton, and the ICONIC chassisClick to play podcast This week on the Planet-IRL podcast, Steph and I recap an exciting weekend of racing along the shore of Lake Ontario in Toronto, look forward to this weekend’s action in Edmonton and discuss the the 2012 IndyCar ICONIC chassis strategy decision announc... [07.22.10 - 7:00 am]
Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee July 29th, 2010Click to play podcast Curt and Kevin recap the Edmonton race with Tony Cottman. [07.29.10 - 4:13 pm]Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee July 23rd, 2010Click to play podcast Tonight Kevin and Curt talk to Nicole Briscoe from ESPN and Patrick Stephan checks in live from Edmonton to preview this weekend's IZOD IndyCar Series race. [07.23.10 - 2:17 pm]Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee July 22nd, 2010Click to play podcast Tonight Curt and Kevin were live at Jeff Gordon's charity bowling event. Guests included; Jeff Gordon, Sam Hornish Jr, Adam Alexander, Mike Helton and Gary Lee. [07.22.10 - 2:13 pm]Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee July 21st, 2010Click to play podcast Tonight Curt and Kevin visit with Sprint Cup Driver Marcos Ambrose and ESPN's Vince Welch. [07.21.10 - 3:04 pm]Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee July 20th, 2010Click to play podcast Tonight Curt and Kevin visit with Herb Branham (NASCAR Communications Director) on his book about Bill France Jr. and Kentucky Speedway President Mark Simendinger [07.20.10 - 3:08 pm]
Talk of Gasoline Alley 5/27/10Click to play podcast The Talk of Gasoline Alley with Donald Davidson for May 27th. [05.27.10 - 2:20 pm]The Talk of Gasoline Alley 5/26/10Click to play podcast The Talk of Gasoline Alley with Donald Davidson on 1070 The Fan. [05.27.10 - 2:14 pm]The Talk of Gasoline Alley 5/25/10Click to play podcast Donald Davidson and his popular Talk of Gasoline Alley program talking all things Indy 500 related [05.25.10 - 3:48 pm]The Talk of Gasoline Alley 5/24/10 - Part 1Click to play podcast Donald Davidson and Kevin Lee talk about the Indy 500 and the history on Talk of Gasoline Alley [05.24.10 - 3:38 pm]The Talk Of Gasoline Alley 5/24/10 - Part 2Click to play podcast Talk of Gasoline Alley from May 24 with Donald Davidson and Kevin Lee [05.24.10 - 3:35 pm]
TrackSide Online Podcast #112Click to play podcast Danica to NASCAR, Versus/DirecTV [09.16.09 - 9:00 pm]TrackSide Online Podcast #111Click to play podcast Catching up on six months [08.05.09 - 9:00 pm]TrackSide Online Podcast #110Click to play podcast Doornbos to N/H/L and Silly Season news. [02.21.09 - 8:00 pm]TrackSide Online Podcast #109Click to play podcast Will Power to Penske, Mario Moraes to KV, and we'll all spend less time at the track. [01.25.09 - 11:00 pm]TrackSide Online Podcast #108Click to play podcast Belle Isle goes away, Silly Season news [01.01.09 - 10:00 am]
ICG Weekly - July 14th - Jul 14,2010Click to play podcast IndyCar Garage Weekly returns for a special half program on the new IndyCar Strategy that was announced earlier in the day. Host Tyler Carmichael will talk in depth about the press conference and also take calls at 1-347-826-9019. Speedway Redevelopmen... [07.14.10 - 6:00 pm]ICG Weekly - Tuesday July 13th - Jul 14,2010Click to play podcast IndyCar Garage Weekly returns for its half hour program with host Tyler Carmichael. Tyler will preview the upcoming Chassis selection for the 2012 future IndyCar and also take calls. The call in # is 1-347-826-9019. The show will start at 8:30 p.m. EST... [07.13.10 - 8:30 pm]IndyCar Garage Weekly - June 3rd - Jun 03,2010Click to play podcast IndyCar Garage Weekly returns for its weekly show with host Tyler Carmichael, the moderator of www.IndyCarGarage.com. Tyer wil recap the Indy 500, talk about new news around the IZOD IndyCar Series and preview the upcoming Texas race this Saturday nigh... [06.03.10 - 6:00 pm]IndyCar Garage Weekly - Live Coverage from Bump Day - May 23,2010Click to play podcast IndyCar Garage Weekly does a special 30 minute show for live coverage of Bump Day from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Moderator of www.IndyCarGarage.com, Tyler Carmichael hosts with co-host Kayla Biggerstaff joining in for the conversation. The call ... [05.23.10 - 7:30 pm]IndyCar Garage Weekly - May 20th - Live from Fast Friday at IMS - May 21,2010Click to play podcast IndyCar Garage Weekly returns for its weekly show live from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Fast Friday. Moderator of www.IndyCarGarage.com , Tyler Carmichael will host and discuss the action from fast friday, talk about upcoming pole day, bump day,... [05.21.10 - 6:30 pm]
2012 Car Unveiling's...Will it be a show?I like how in years past the F1 teams will have a media "party" where people can come and see their new cars for the next year, Michael Andretti used to do them for the car he raced at indy too.
I wonder if teams or aero manufactures will have the... [07.31.10 - 8:25 pm]X - GAMES RALLY W/KENNY BRACK RIGHT NOW 7:15 P M SaturdayOn ESPN [07.31.10 - 7:17 pm]The View From The Hairpin - 2011 IZOD IndyCar SeriesFULL-TIME
Andretti Autosport - 4 (*Kanaan*,* M. Andretti*, Hunter-Reay, Patrick?/Carroll?)
Penske - 3 (*Power*, *Castroneves*, Briscoe?)
KV Racing Technology(/Lotus?) - 3 (?, ?, ?)
Ganassi - 2 (*Franchitti*, Dixon)
Dreyer & Reinbold - 2 (Wilson?, ... [07.31.10 - 2:38 pm]Absolutely, unequivocally no way IndyCar can race at PoconoThe first obvious issue is the track surface which is quite bumpy.
Also, nearly every portion of the infield is covered in grass, which is extremely dangerous for open-wheel cars as evidenced by 99 CART Fontana. There appears to be a pit-wall type ... [07.31.10 - 2:24 pm]Pocono wants IICS to return??Just a small blurb, but thought I would share. http://www.blueridgenow.com/article/20100731/APS/1007310730 [07.31.10 - 2:20 pm]Summerton's F1 team backs outCypher team drops there bid for F1's last spot on grid. Report on Speedtv.com. Maybe he will look for an indycar ride now. [07.31.10 - 9:09 am]The picture many of you didn't want to seeImage: http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs085.ash2/37586_1564027982965_1303340063_1537735_1694261_n.jpg [07.31.10 - 1:54 am]Cool Pics of PT and Vitor From Edmontonlifted from the TV broadcast
Image: http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc311/arthurvandele/tf/pt.jpg
Image: http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc311/arthurvandele/tf/vitor.jpg [07.30.10 - 8:39 pm]Driver appearances for Mid Ohio within the next week?Anybody have any info on any driver appearances for Mid Ohio? [07.30.10 - 5:35 pm]Indycar Allstar Race?This idea came into my head today...yeah its alittle bit of a stretch but I think it would really sell tickets...
Have an Indycar Allstar race sometime in the Month of May (you decide when in your head) at IRP. However, instead of the using Dallara... [07.30.10 - 4:33 pm]Who Would Like To See Paul Page Back?Forget about ABC, Versus, whether he even wants to or not. Just a simple question if all the stars were in perfect alignment. Would you like to see Paul Page back in the booth calling the show?
Yes or no? [07.30.10 - 3:39 pm]Sarah Fisher Needs to get a good Street/Road course driverSarah Fisher needs to pick up a good Street/Road course driver in order to field her car in all races of the season. She drive the Ovals, the other drive the Street and Road races. She needs to have that car in every race. With the Ovals and Street/Roa... [07.30.10 - 3:35 pm]What if we......started a fund for drivers? You know like the "North American Open Wheel Drivers Fund," and took donations and eventually paid for a driver or two for a seat? You know, drivers like Graham Rahal, Paul Tracy, or Townsend Bell? It's an idea, but what ... [07.30.10 - 3:21 pm]Slightly OT - Helmet artist neededI've put this thread here simply because of the level of traffic in this forum. If anyone is offended, then by all means move it.
During the upcoming off season my son would like to get his helmet painted up as a surprise birthday present to his Mo... [07.30.10 - 2:34 pm]IndyCar to Fontana?Some speculation from this guy on how it could happen.
http://www.sbsun.com/sports/ci_15626006 [07.30.10 - 11:49 am]
http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/business/79433807.html#comments [12.16.09 - 6:57 pm]De Ferran Motorsports Closing?I just read on TF (yea, yea, I know) that De Ferran Motorsports has or is going to shut down. I thought they were in tight with Honda. Is there any truth to that rumor? [12.17.09 - 8:14 pm]deleteedit...nevermind [12.17.09 - 9:46 pm]espn.com: Who can break Ganassi/Penske grip?http://sports.espn.go.com/rpm/racing/indycar/columns/story?columnist=oreovicz_john&id=4731701
Vasser says he ideally would like to expand to three cars for 2010, and if he can pair the rapidly maturing Moraes with an experienced veteran or two like Se... [12.11.09 - 12:11 pm]Cavin New Car ArticleVery interesting.
http://www.indystar.com/article/20091217/SPORTS0107/912170446/1052/SPORTS01/IRL-Tweak-machines-or-take-new-approach [12.17.09 - 11:13 am]Danica Testing with Junior @ DisneyDanica tests with JR Motorsports According to a photo posted on Dale Earnhardt, Jr's Facebook page, Danica Patrick tested a JR Motorsports Chevy at Walt Disney World Speedway on Friday. (12-13-2009)
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=3032968&id=854... [12.13.09 - 8:06 am]PLASTIC LAMENANTS?!this is the rumour flying around right now and even though i cannot provide proof of it......it does sound very interesting so i figured i'd float it. partial alluminum construction (for stiffnesss) and the majority of the chassis being made of plastic... [12.16.09 - 6:40 pm]Vitor’s Indy tub-and my trip to the shop.Hey everyone, just got back from a meeting or two in Houston. Had some free time so I ran on over to Foyt Racing to say hello. Good times all around. AJ was his usual funny self. Apparently Lucy had been out of town and while she was gone AJ bought... [12.14.09 - 9:54 am]Changes in Month of May ScheduleCurt Cavin writes that Indy 500 qualifications will be held on one weekend only w/ Pole Day on Saturday May 22nd and Bump Day on Sunday May 23rd. Opening day will be one week later as well.
He says that it's being done to reduce costs for teams, the S... [12.15.09 - 11:40 am]
Lotus in with aero kit in 2012http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/85623
'Lotus Cars motorsport director Claudio Berro said: "We plan to do our own bodykit. It is a... [07.29.10 - 6:36 pm]Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio*Race 12 of 17
Race* - Honda Indy 200
*Location* - Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course - Lexington, OH
*Date* - Sunday, August 8th
*Time & TV Schedule *-... [07.29.10 - 12:45 am]At Edmonton, was the IRL exposed and has hit rock bottom?I ask you guys, is this the low point for this series?
Brian Barnhart's decision will cost them tickets sold next year I suspect. Not to mention... [07.28.10 - 3:37 pm]NASCAR to leave Indy?Yes this is a NASCAR story, but lets be real, if the Brickyard 400 were to go away next year it would have massive effects on the ICS in 2011 and... [07.27.10 - 9:27 pm]Pickem! Mid-Ohio 2010Please make your picks using the link above.
To edit your picks, please make a new reply, do not use your "edit" function on the original... [07.27.10 - 6:28 pm]Bernard in Milwaukee?The Milwaukee paper reported this morning that Randy B. had been in Milwaukee meeting with the State Fair B.O.D. about promoting an ICR at the mile... [07.27.10 - 3:46 pm]Non-Indy one offsI meant to post this before Toronto, but time got away from me. I think if everyone is serious about building the series the league should start... [07.27.10 - 2:01 pm]Bruno in nasty crashBruno was doing some races in large trucks (tractors here) and was in a horrifying crash. He is in the blue truck and at 3:50 walks away.
Gary
... [07.27.10 - 1:19 pm]previous racesSo I had someone set up to record this past race and they forgot. I missed the race, is there anywhere I could find it? Is vs. going to re-air... [07.26.10 - 5:59 pm]briscoe 2011...with Power clearly being a lowlife who throws his temamte under the bus..... and Helio attacking officials...
silver lining is briscoe should have a... [07.26.10 - 2:12 pm]Dear Versus:Dear Versus:
Your IRL broadcasts-on balance- far exceed the pathetic efforts from the four-letter team of incompetents. However, as a show of good... [07.26.10 - 12:59 am]Lose Barnhart Or Lose Fans - What Can The Irl Afford Now?I think its apparrent that todays call against HCN was the last straw. I think its coming down to either getting rid of Barnhard or the IRL is going... [07.26.10 - 12:26 am]helio gets slammed!!i am at a loss as most of you must be too. h.c.n. was black flagged and had a win stripped from him by none other than brian barnhardt for ...OF ALL... [07.25.10 - 10:25 pm]IRL not high on Sam's listApparently Sam Hornish has to find money to either return to Penske or go to another NASCAR team. Rumors are that if he can't find NASCAR money but... [07.24.10 - 9:05 pm]More details on Dallara's Indy facilityImage: http://www.indycar.com/var/photos/176105/NEWS_DETAIL.jpg... [07.21.10 - 10:53 pm]
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