Stories tagged with "IRL"

IMS, IRL lay off more employees in effort to cut costs by Curt Cavin

Another 10 people in the Indianapolis Motor Speedway organization lost their jobs Thursday as the downsizing continued amid a stressed financial situation. The cuts were shared... – Nov 13, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Indy Racing League

Izod, IRL announce six-year title sponsorship by indystar

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indy Racing League will have Izod as a title sponsor next season, an agreement the IRL hopes will expand its fan base and take the series to a “new level.” The... – Nov 05, 2009 at 6:16 PM in Motorsports

IndyCar lands title sponsor -- Izod by Curt Cavin

Deal, to be announced Thursday, taps new market, expert says The IndyCar Series’ choice for a title sponsor — Izod — was hailed Monday for what it’s not.... – Nov 02, 2009 at 10:01 PM in Indy Racing League

Wheldon to return to Panther for 2010 by Curt Cavin

Former Indianapolis 500 winner Dan Wheldon confirmed Monday that he will return to Panther Racing despite having the least-productive season of his IndyCar Series career.... – Oct 26, 2009 at 8:20 PM in Indy Racing League

Indy 500 champ Castroneves to be a daddy by Curt Cavin

HOMESTEAD, Fla. — The Indianapolis 500 champion is about to become a daddy. Helio Castroneves confirmed today that he and his girlfriend, Adriana Henao, are expecting a child... – Oct 10, 2009 at 7:13 PM in Indy Racing League

Castroneves walks away from Homestead wreck by Curt Cavin

HOMESTEAD, Fla. — Indianapolis 500 winner Helio Castroneves walked away from a significant crash today at Homestead-Miami Speedway as practice for Saturday’s... – Oct 09, 2009 at 2:57 PM in Indy Racing League

Danica Patrick has no comment on future by Curt Cavin

Danica Patrick was in Indianapolis on Friday, but she didn’t comment on her future as a race car driver. When asked about signing a contract to remain in the IndyCar Series... – Oct 02, 2009 at 8:19 PM in Indy Racing League

Racing talk starts early in school by Cindy Marshall

Arlington Elementary 2nd-graders get a taste of the sport from IRL’s Barnhart A second-grade class at Arlington Elementary got a lesson in racing at the Indianapolis Motor... – Sep 30, 2009 at 8:50 PM in South Marion County

Tony George's home and 12 acres for sale by indystar

Tony and Laura George’s 12-plus acres in the 8000 block of Spring Mill Road on the Far Northside are for sale. Tony George’s family is marketing the property a few... – Sep 29, 2009 at 12:00 AM in North Marion County

Tony George puts Indy estate up for sale by Tom Spalding

It’s a low-key “for sale” sign, given the high-profile celebrities who are selling their home. But Tony and Laura George’s 12-plus acres in the 8000 block... – Sep 28, 2009 at 11:21 AM in North Marion County

Danica Patrick staying in IndyCar Series by Curt Cavin

Danica Patrick is now, officially, staying in the IndyCar Series. Patrick signed a three-year contract to remain with Andretti Green Racing during last weekend’s event at the... – Sep 24, 2009 at 8:43 PM in Indy Racing League

Readers weigh in on Weis, Patrick by indystar

Weis failed Irish Notre Dame football coach Charlie Weis did a terrible coaching job against Michigan. The Irish were ahead in their own territory with the ball and about three... – Sep 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Sports

Dixon takes pole for Japan 300 by indystar

MOTEGI, Japan — Scott Dixon won the pole position for Saturday’s Indy Japan 300, earning a valuable point in the IndyCar championship standings. Dixon, the last driver... – Sep 18, 2009 at 7:13 AM in Indy Racing League

Patrick may try NASCAR by indystar

HAMPTON, Ga. — Tony Stewart expects to one day be trading paint with Danica Patrick. While racing’s most prominent female driver ponders her options for next year,... – Sep 05, 2009 at 12:00 AM in NASCAR

Grand Am cars hit the Speedway by Curt Cavin

Change the tires, find a date and start the engines: Sports cars are ready to race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Thursday’s feasibility test produced optimism on and off... – Sep 03, 2009 at 6:53 PM in Indy Racing League

IndyCar driver Will Power released from hospital by indystar

JOLIET, Ill. — IndyCar driver Will Power has been released from the hospital and returned home to Indianapolis after multiple injuries during a crash in Sonoma, Calif. last... – Aug 28, 2009 at 6:44 PM in Indy Racing League

IndyCar points leader Briscoe on Chicagoland pole by indystar

JOLIET, Ill. — Ryan Briscoe took a small step to boost his IndyCar championship bid Friday, winning the pole for Saturday night’s race at Chicagoland Speedway. The series points... – Aug 28, 2009 at 5:54 PM in Indy Racing League

Little Al, Luyendyk like future of IndyCars by indystar

CHICAGO — Al Unser Jr. and Arie Luyendyk have a few things in common. They’re two-time winners of the Indy 500. And if asked, they agree on this much: they think Danica... – Aug 28, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Indy Racing League

Little Al, Luyendyk like future of IndyCars by indystar

CHICAGO — Al Unser Jr. and Arie Luyendyk have a few things in common. They’re two-time winners of the Indy 500. And if asked, they agree on this much: they think Danica... – Aug 27, 2009 at 9:08 PM in Indy Racing League

Patrick sidesteps questions about racing future by indystar

JOLIET, Ill. — Danica Patrick wasn’t ready to address her future with Andretti Green Racing or the IndyCar series, sidestepping questions Thursday about her expiring... – Aug 27, 2009 at 6:14 PM in Indy Racing League