IRL News

13th Jul 2010

Competitive first half shows there's no margin for error: Seven different teams were represented in the top 10 of the Camping World Grand Prix at The Glen on July 4. That's not surprising to race winner Will Power; he's felt the heat of the competition all season.

"No question it's more competitive than it's ever been," said Team Penske's Power, who is the only multiple winner through...

7th Jul 2010

Watkins Glen, NY, United States (AHN) - Will Power followed up his pole-winning run a day prior by winning Sunday's Camping World Grand Prix at The Glen IZOD IndyCar Series race.

Power, wheeling the No. 12, claimed Team Penske's first IZOD win at Watkins Glen International to extend his points lead.

"There were two different strategies there, but I'm so happy to win it. I wanted...

21st Jun 2010

Newton, IA, United States (AHN) - It took two years but former IndyCar champion Tony Kanaan managed to get back to Victory Lane Sunday.

Kanaan, who started 15th, won for the first time since June 2008 when he captured the Iowa Corn Indy 250 presented by Pioneer at Iowa Speedway.

"I have to thank my team and the entire 7-Eleven crew. They did a great job. I had a great car. I have...

19th Jun 2010

NEWTON, Iowa - For the seventh consecutive race, Team Penske has won the pole position.  Will Power, with a four-lap average of 181.337, secured his fourth PEAK Performance Pole Award of the 2010 IZOD IndyCar Series season and his first on an oval.

"I am very happy to get my first pole on an oval.  We have been right there the past few races, but I have had some funny...

7th Jun 2010

INDIANAPOLIS (Monday, June 7, 2010) - The Indy Racing League, the sanctioning body of the IZOD IndyCar Series, issued the following statement today regarding the response to the oil fire in Simona de Silvestro's car during Saturday's race at Texas Motor Speedway:

First and foremost, we make the safety of our competitors a priority when on the track. The primary hose on the series'...