IRL News
4th Jun 2010
FORT WORTH, Texas-- Vitor Meira summed up qualifications on Friday afternoon for the Firestone 550K at Texas Motor Speedway: "same old story."
Team Penske and Target Chip Ganassi Racing have a stronghold on the first five positions.
Ryan Briscoe, who was second quickest during Friday morning's practice session behind Scott Dixon, won the pole with a four-lap average speed of 215...
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2nd Jun 2010
According to Alexa, an information company providing website analytics, the IZOD IndyCar Series website (www.indycar.com) is enjoying an explosive increase in website traffic to its site.
In the past three months, the percent of global Internet users who have visited indycar.com has spiked upwards 255%.
In the past...
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2nd Jun 2010
BALTIMORE, Maryland – Following unanimous votes from both the Baltimore City Council and the Maryland Stadium Authority, a sanctioning agreement has been reached to add Baltimore to the IZOD IndyCar Series for at least five years beginning in 2011.
The inaugural Baltimore Grand Prix is scheduled for August 5-7.
“In August 2011, our city will be the home for one of the most...
31st May 2010
INDIANAPOLIS-- Hours after thumb surgery, an amusing Ryan Hunter-Reay took the stage at the 2010 IZOD IndyCar Series Indianapolis 500 Victory Celebration to pick up the check for his 18th place finish at the 94th Indianapolis 500.
Hunter-Reay injured his thumb in a collision with Scott Dixon on pit lane.
Explaining the giggles from his corner of supporters, including fiancee...
17th May 2010
Indianapolis, IN, United States (AHN) - On the Opening Day of Indianapolis 500 preparation, defending race winner Helio Castroneves posted the fastest lap at 226.603 mph over the 2.5-mile oval.
Castroneves led 27 driver/car combinations that recorded 451 incident-free laps before handing things over to rookies and drivers undertaking a refresher course.
"It's always good when...
