Stories tagged with "danica patrick"

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

ESPN special on Danica Patrick by indystar

IndyCar driver Danica Patrick will be the subject of a 30-minute ESPN special, “The Fast, Fast World of Danica Patrick,” airing at 3:30 p.m. Sunday. – Oct 17, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Indy Racing League

Rahal feels good about progress he made this season by indystar

Graham Rahal was honored this week with the IndyCar Series’ Rising Star Award. He arguably was “Best in Class” as well. The 20-year-old son of 1986 Indianapolis... – Oct 16, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Motorsports

Castroneves hits wall in practice run by Curt Cavin

Three-time Indy 500 winner is dazed, but qualifies in backup car and will start 11th HOMESTEAD, Fla. — Helio Castroneves wants to play spoiler as the IndyCar Series... – Oct 10, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Indy Racing League

More than title at stake as IndyCar season wraps by Curt Cavin

Several issues remain unresolved as offseason nears The IndyCar Series closes its season this weekend with another down-to-the-wire, multi-driver fight for the championship. Scott... – Oct 06, 2009 at 11:51 PM in Indy Racing League

Patrick mum while giving rides at IMS by indystar

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 03, 2009 at 12:00 AM 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

Twitter-popular Kanaan just can't stop tweeting by Curt Cavin

IndyCar Series driver Tony Kanaan (pictured) has become so addicted to Twitter that he is averaging 45 posts a day since mid-May. But it’s gaining him fans. As of Monday... – Sep 30, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Indy Racing League

IndyCar star Patrick signs new 3-year contract with Andretti Green by Curt Cavin

IndyCar Series star receives a 3-year contract Danica Patrick is now, officially, staying in the IndyCar Series. Patrick signed a three-year contract to remain with Andretti Green... – Sep 25, 2009 at 12:32 AM in Indy Racing League

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

Scott Dixon wins Indy Japan 300 by indystar

MOTEGI, Japan — New Zealand’s Scott Dixon won the Indy Japan 300 on Saturday to take over the IndyCar series points lead with one race remaining. Dixon, who started... – Sep 19, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Indy Racing League

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

Readers weigh in on NASCAR, Kravitz's columns, Danica Patrick by indystar

Still no Jr. in Chase NASCAR is just about ready to hold its third Chase to the Race and guess who isn’t going to make it? Dale Earnhardt Jr. again. The first Chase allowed... – Sep 13, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Sports

IRL can't survive a Danica defection by indystar

When Danica Patrick makes the full-time leap to NASCAR — and she will be a stock-car regular no later than 2012 — where will that leave the IndyCar Series? Nowhere. As... – Sep 09, 2009 at 12:41 AM in Bob Kravitz

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

Briscoe gets teammate's assist now, but later ... ? by indystar

Castroneves’ input helps series leader win pole, Penske drivers to start 1-2 JOLIET, Ill. — Ryan Briscoe took a small step to boost his IndyCar championship bid Friday,... – Aug 29, 2009 at 12:00 AM 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

Danica Patrick sidesteps questions about 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 28, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Indy Racing League