IRL News

4th Jan 2012
Beaux Barfield Named IZOD IndyCar Series Race Director

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - INDYCAR announced today that Beaux Barfield has accepted the position of Race Director for the IZOD IndyCar Series. He will begin his duties immediately.

Barfield, a native of Houston, has served as race director of the American Le Mans Series since August 2008. He previously worked as a Champ Car race steward (2003-2008) during which he served as Race Director of...

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16th Dec 2011
‘Perfect Storm’ of Events Led to Wheldon’s Death, IndyCar Report Says

This story was reported in The New York Times by Ken Belson.
A version of this article appeared in print on December 16, 2011, on page B15 of the New York edition with the headline: Las Vegas Track Was Safe, IndyCar Report Says.

IndyCar, still reeling from a disastrous end to its season, said Thursday that a “perfect storm” of events, many of them unforeseeable, led to the death...

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8th Dec 2011
Las Vegas Off IndyCar 2012 Schedule

The IZOD IndyCar Series will not be returning to Las Vegas Motor Speedway in 2012.

Last week track owner Bruton Smith expressed his expectation that IndyCar honor its three-year contract to race in Las Vegas.

The two parties have reached an agreement whereby Las Vegas Motor Speedway has agreed to let IndyCar buy out its 2012 obligation. Not only is this wise from a safety...

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1st Dec 2011
Newman/Haas Calls It Quits In IndyCar; Will Not Run Cars in 2012

LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill. (December 1, 2011) --- Newman/Haas Racing announced today that it will not enter cars in the 2012 IndyCar Series.

"The economic climate no longer enables Newman/Haas Racing to participate in open wheel racing at this time," said Carl Haas, owner and co-founder of Newman/Haas Racing.

About Newman/Haas Racing...
Newman/Haas Racing (NHR) was formed by actor/...

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1st Dec 2011
IndyCar Ratings Up in 2011; Edmonton and Centennial 500 Among Most Watched Races

For the second consecutive year, the IZOD IndyCar Series saw an increase in television viewership and attendance.

The 2011 season averaged 402,000 viewers per race on VERSUS -- up 10 percent over the 2010 average of 365,000 viewers - while ABC saw a 28 percent increase in viewership, averaging more than 3 million viewers. Overall, the series saw a viewership gain of 28 percent, reaching...

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