Stories tagged with "racing"

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

Toyota pulls out of F1 to save cash by indystar

TOKYO — Toyota Motor Corp. announced today it is pulling out of Formula One racing, citing a need to cut costs and focus on its core business. “Based on the current... – Nov 04, 2009 at 7:06 AM in Motorsports

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

Stewart wins at Kansas, 4th in title chase by indystar

KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Tony Stewart found himself in danger of letting a title slip away after just two rounds in the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship. The two-time champion... – Oct 04, 2009 at 6:15 PM in NASCAR

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

Speedway delays event by indystar

The Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s Concours d’Elegance, featuring some of the world’s finest classic and antique automobiles and motorcycles, is moving back one year to June... – Sep 25, 2009 at 4:06 PM in Motorsports

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

Rivalries, tussle take center stage in NHRA eliminations by Steve Ballard

CLERMONT, Ind. — Tony Schumacher got a slice of race history, John Force got just what he needed and Tony Pedregon got mad Monday on an entertaining final day of the Mac... – Sep 07, 2009 at 9:00 PM in NHRA

Brown takes No. 1 spot in Top Fuel by indystar

CLERMONT, Ind. — Antron Brown raced to the No. 1 qualifying position in Top Fuel on Sunday in the Mac Tools U.S. Nationals, taking the top spot for the seventh time this season... – Sep 06, 2009 at 7:51 PM in NHRA

Police: MotoGP crowd largely peaceful by Kevin Oneal

There were few wild ones on the Westside during the weekend. With more than 140,000 people reported at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the three days of the Red Bull... – Aug 31, 2009 at 11:07 AM in Crime & Courts

Lorenzo blazes to MotoGP win at IMS by Jeff Rabjohns

Taking advantage of two crashes by the race leaders, Jorge Lorenzo won the Red Bull Indianapolis Grand Prix this afternoon in a race that potentially threw the season championship... – Aug 30, 2009 at 4:06 PM in

IMS milestone: MotoGP rider hits 199 mph by Jeff Rabjohns

Alex de Angelis had a strong run this morning for this afternoon’s Red Bull Indianapolis MotoGP and nearly became the first rider to hit 200 miles per hour at the Indianapolis... – Aug 30, 2009 at 3:24 PM in

Rossi draws fanatical fans by Phillip Wilson

Tom Wilbert didn’t wake up Friday morning thinking he was going to spend an exorbitant amount of money on two photographs. The 46-year-old electrical contractor from... – Aug 28, 2009 at 8:24 PM in

Lorenzo lines up his future by Phillip Wilson

Rossi’s teammate/chaser ready to jump into next season Jorge Lorenzo doesn’t sound as if he has any illusions about catching Fiat Yamaha teammate Valentino Rossi in the... – Aug 28, 2009 at 8:22 PM in

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

2 private bus firms to motor fans to Speedway by Bruce Smith

The two privately owned bus companies that carried thousands of auto racing fans to Speedway this summer will run the shuttle service on Sunday for the Red Bull Indianapolis GP.... – Aug 26, 2009 at 12:31 PM in Business

Rain stays away through MotoGP by Kevin Oneal

There’s no rain in the advance weather forecast for Sunday, which could be a relief for race fans headed to this weekend’s motorcycle race at the Indianapolis Motor... – Aug 24, 2009 at 11:05 AM in News

Andretti confident in re-signing Patrick by indystar

SONOMA, Calif. — Owner Michael Andretti is confident Andretti Green Racing will re-sign Danica Patrick beyond this IndyCar season — and perhaps soon. Andretti said the sides are... – Aug 23, 2009 at 8:20 PM in Indy Racing League

Franchitti comes back to win IndyCar pole by indystar

SONOMA, Calif. — Dario Franchitti spent extra time in the pits preparing his car for the final session of qualifying. Then, the 2007 IRL champion went into the dirt midway through... – Aug 22, 2009 at 8:52 PM in Indy Racing League