Stories tagged with "Indianapolis 500"

Montoya not bothered by Griese's remark by indystar

TALLADEGA, Ala. — Juan Pablo Montoya was never upset by the “taco” remark that got ESPN announcer Bob Griese suspended. The network this week suspended Griese... – Oct 30, 2009 at 1:51 PM in NASCAR

Moraes may be getting too good for KV Racing to afford by indystar

Mario Moraes made so much improvement as an IndyCar Series driver this season that his boss wants him reclassified. “The kid eventually needs to get paid like a... – Oct 30, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Indy Racing League

Boot camp benefits include fitness, friends and fun by indystar

Kathy Howe, 46, Indianapolis, Staged Homes of Indy employee I had been physically active, playing soccer and walking, and had walked the Indianapolis 500 Mini-Marathon. Although I... – Oct 28, 2009 at 4:27 PM in Health & Fitness

Wheldon returning to Panther by Curt Cavin

Former Indianapolis 500 winner Dan Wheldon confirmed Monday that he will return to Panther Racing despite having the least-productive season of his IndyCar Series career.... – Oct 27, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Indy Racing League

Wheldon to return to Panther for 2010 by Curt Cavin

Former Indianapolis 500 winner Dan Wheldon confirmed Monday that he will return to Panther Racing despite having the least-productive season of his IndyCar Series career.... – Oct 26, 2009 at 8:20 PM in Indy Racing League

Rahal feels good about progress he made this season by indystar

Graham Rahal was honored this week with the IndyCar Series’ Rising Star Award. He arguably was “Best in Class” as well. The 20-year-old son of 1986 Indianapolis... – Oct 16, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Motorsports

Colts stars come out for charity by indystar

The annual Make-A-Wish Foundation fundraiser Tuesday was called “An Evening With the Stars,” and for about 460 people, that’s exactly what it was. Colts... – Oct 15, 2009 at 12:43 AM in Cathy Kightlinger

New chairman named for Indiana State Fair board by Tom Spalding

An Indianapolis business executive has been named the new chairman of the Indiana State Fair Commission. Andre Lacy will lead the board that oversees the state fairgrounds. Lacy is... – Oct 12, 2009 at 12:22 PM in Business

Franchitti glad he came back with Ganassi by Curt Cavin

After his NASCAR team folded, IRL was the place to be for points champion HOMESTEAD, Fla. — Before Dario Franchitti signed a cocktail napkin as a commitment to drive Ganassi... – Oct 11, 2009 at 10:35 PM in Indy Racing League

Power's recovery progresses well by Curt Cavin

Penske driver injured at Sonoma may be able to drive next month HOMESTEAD, Fla. — Will Power returned to the IndyCar Series on Saturday at Homestead-Miami Speedway, although... – Oct 11, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Indy Racing League

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

Castroneves hits wall in practice run by Curt Cavin

Three-time Indy 500 winner is dazed, but qualifies in backup car and will start 11th HOMESTEAD, Fla. — Helio Castroneves wants to play spoiler as the IndyCar Series... – Oct 10, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Indy Racing League

Castroneves walks away from Homestead wreck by Curt Cavin

HOMESTEAD, Fla. — Indianapolis 500 winner Helio Castroneves walked away from a significant crash today at Homestead-Miami Speedway as practice for Saturday’s... – Oct 09, 2009 at 2:57 PM in Indy Racing League

Season title all comes down to this last race by Curt Cavin

Dixon, Franchitti and Briscoe all have nearly even shot at it Three drivers, two teams, a single IndyCar Series championship trophy to be won this weekend at Homestead-Miami... – Oct 09, 2009 at 12:09 AM in Indy Racing League

Another car/driver, more races for Fisher's team in 2010 by Curt Cavin

S arah Fisher had a birthday this week, but that wasn’t the big celebration in her life. Her IndyCar Series team is expanding — again. Sarah Fisher Racing will be a... – Oct 09, 2009 at 12:09 AM in Indy Racing League

2010 Brickyard 400 will start at 1 p.m. by Curt Cavin

Change comes as NASCAR pushes to standardize start times for Sprint Cup races The 2010 Brickyard 400 will begin earlier than in recent years — at 1 p.m. — as part of a... – Oct 08, 2009 at 12:00 AM in NASCAR

Brickyard 400 gets earlier start time in 2010 by Curt Cavin

The 2010 Brickyard 400 will begin earlier than in recent years — at 1 p.m. — as part of a standardization of start times for NASCAR Sprint Cup races next season. The... – Oct 07, 2009 at 11:43 AM in Motorsports

More than title at stake as IndyCar season wraps by Curt Cavin

Several issues remain unresolved as offseason nears The IndyCar Series closes its season this weekend with another down-to-the-wire, multi-driver fight for the championship. Scott... – Oct 06, 2009 at 11:51 PM in Indy Racing League

Kravitz: Sunday of great moments by indystar

One team, the Indiana Fever, is on the cusp of a championship, 40 raucous minutes from bringing a WNBA title to this city. The other team, the Indianapolis Colts, are brandishing... – Oct 05, 2009 at 12:55 AM in Bob Kravitz

Danica Patrick has no comment on future by Curt Cavin

Danica Patrick was in Indianapolis on Friday, but she didn’t comment on her future as a race car driver. When asked about signing a contract to remain in the IndyCar Series... – Oct 02, 2009 at 8:19 PM in Indy Racing League