IRL News

16th Aug 2010

The Indy Racing League, in cooperation with Infineon Raceway, has enhanced the warning systems in Turn 3A of the 2.303-mile road course for the Indy Grand Prix of Sonoma race weekend Aug. 20-22.

Two strobe lights were added for a total of four - with black backboards for additional visibility - and sets of LED lights facing the track (much like the strings of lights on catch fence poles...

15th Aug 2010

INDIANAPOLIS (Sunday, Aug. 15, 2010) - The IZOD IndyCar Series has hired NZR Consulting's Tony Cotman as a consultant to serve as project manager for the development of its 2012 technical program.

Cotman will be responsible for leading the 2012 car project, including writing technical regulations for both engine and chassis, coordinating with suppliers and manufacturers and...

11th Aug 2010

Race fans will be treated to a free appetizer on Friday, Aug. 13, as 10 race teams from the IZOD IndyCar® Series will take part in a one-day test session at Infineon Raceway.

The test is being held in advance of the main course: the Indy® Grand Prix of Sonoma, Aug. 20-22. This marks the sixth consecutive year of IndyCar racing in the Sonoma Valley; Dario Franchitti took the checkers in...

11th Aug 2010

Marco Andretti. Alex Lloyd. Sausalito's J.R. Hildebrand. These are just a few of the graduates of the Firestone Indy Lights Series, which will be featured at Infineon Raceway during the Indy® Grand Prix of Sonoma, Aug. 20-22.

Since its inception in 2002, the Firestone Indy Lights Series has been the perfect steppingstone for drivers who want to compete in the IZOD IndyCar® Series....

7th Aug 2010

Lexington, OH, United States (AHN) - Even when he makes a miscue Will Power can't seem to do anything wrong.

Power, the hottest driver in the IZOD IndyCar Series, crashed in the morning practice session, but bounced back later Saturday to win the pole for Sunday's Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio.

"It was a gradual process during my run, but the laps weren't perfect. My last two laps...