Stories tagged with "indy racing league"

Power to stay with Penske by indystar

Will Power , who joined Team Penske this year as the substitute driver for Helio Castroneves during Castroneves’ tax evasion trial, landed a full-time ride with the IndyCar... – Nov 19, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Indy Racing League

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

Green released by IMS by indystar

Ron Green , the director of public relations for Indianapolis Motor Speedway, was released from his position Tuesday as part of what is expected to be a significant staff reduction... – Nov 11, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Indy Racing League

IndyCar expects big boost from Izod by Curt Cavin

IRL counts on sponsor for more than money during 6-year agreement Forget 650-horsepower race engines. The IndyCar Series will be powered for at least the next six years by one of... – Nov 06, 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 03, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Indy Racing League

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

Greg Moore would have dominated, many say by Curt Cavin

With no disrespect to Helio Castroneves, it was Greg Moore who seemed destined to dance with the stars. He was the charming Canadian with oval-track mastery and the new contract to... – Oct 30, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Indy Racing League

Moraes may be getting too good for KV Racing to afford by indystar

Mario Moraes made so much improvement as an IndyCar Series driver this season that his boss wants him reclassified. “The kid eventually needs to get paid like a... – Oct 30, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Indy Racing League

Wheldon returning to Panther 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 27, 2009 at 12:00 AM 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

Only championship suspense left this season is in NHRA by indystar

With the Indy Racing League having completed its season, Jenson Button having wrapped up the drivers’ title in Formula One and Jimmie Johnson well on the way to his fourth... – Oct 23, 2009 at 12:00 AM 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

Franchitti glad he came back with Ganassi by Curt Cavin

After his NASCAR team folded, IRL was the place to be for points champion HOMESTEAD, Fla. — Before Dario Franchitti signed a cocktail napkin as a commitment to drive Ganassi... – Oct 11, 2009 at 10:35 PM in Indy Racing League

Franchitti fuels 'em, wins title by Curt Cavin

Dixon, Briscoe fight for bonus points, forcing them to pit just short of finish HOMESTEAD, Fla. — It was a heady way to win a series championship, a heartbreaking way to lose... – Oct 11, 2009 at 1:05 AM in Indy Racing League

Power's recovery progresses well by Curt Cavin

Penske driver injured at Sonoma may be able to drive next month HOMESTEAD, Fla. — Will Power returned to the IndyCar Series on Saturday at Homestead-Miami Speedway, although... – Oct 11, 2009 at 12:00 AM 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

Franchitti gains a point by Curt Cavin

Pole position win could prove crucial HOMESTEAD, Fla. — Discount what Dario Franchitti said Friday at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Sometimes driving a race car is not about... – Oct 10, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Indy Racing League

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

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