Stories tagged with "Indianapolis 500"

Jury begins deliberations in Castroneves tax case by indystar

MIAMI — Jurors began deliberating Friday on tax evasion charges against race car driver Helio Castroneves and two advisers after prosecutors said in closing arguments that... – Apr 11, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Indy Racing League

Indy 500 entry list starts filling up by indystar

The entry list for next month’s Indianapolis 500 will be announced early next week and it could have more than 40 car-and-driver combinations, including a ride forScott... – Apr 10, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Indy Racing League

Prosecutors: Guilt clear in Castroneves tax trial by indystar

MIAMI — Indy race car driver Helio Castroneves, his sister and his lawyer engaged in an intricate “pattern of deception” to avoid paying U.S. income taxes on... – Apr 10, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Indy Racing League

Sharp signs with Panther for 500 by Curt Cavin

Scott Sharp is back in the IndyCar Series, at least for next month’s Indianapolis 500. The co-champion of the inaugural season in 1996 has signed a deal to drive for Panther... – Apr 09, 2009 at 4:32 PM in Indy Racing League

Prosecutors: Guilt clear in Helio tax trial by indystar

MIAMI — Indy race car driver Helio Castroneves, his sister and his lawyer engaged in an intricate “pattern of deception” to avoid paying U.S. income taxes on millions... – Apr 09, 2009 at 3:18 PM in Indy Racing League

Petty team reveals Indy car by Steve Ballard

John Andretti is eager to drive for his former NASCAR boss Richard Petty and John Andretti stayed on friendly terms after Andretti was relieved of his driving duties with... – Apr 07, 2009 at 2:25 AM in Indy Racing League

Rahal leads IndyCar pack by Curt Cavin

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. _ Graham Rahal’s victory in last year’s Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg apparently wasn’t a fluke. The son of 1986 Indianapolis 500 winner... – Apr 03, 2009 at 6:51 PM in Indy Racing League

John Andretti to drive for Petty at Indy 500 by Curt Cavin

Seven-time NASCAR champion Richard Petty will make his first Month of May appearance at Indianapolis Motor Speedway as an owner next month, sources within the Indy Racing League... – Apr 03, 2009 at 5:42 PM in Indy Racing League

Castroneves' father testifies in tax case by indystar

MIAMI — Helio Castroneves’ father says he was the one who set up a Panamanian company that prosecutors contend was used to dodge taxes. Establishing who controlled... – Apr 03, 2009 at 2:58 PM in Indy Racing League

A Circle wedding with a racing theme by indystar

There are many ways to infuse car racing into life here, including hiring a voice once heard on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Radio Network to perform your wedding. That’s... – Apr 02, 2009 at 1:50 AM in Cathy Kightlinger

Circle wedding has 500 ring by indystar

There are a lot of ways to infuse auto racing into life in Indianapolis, including hiring a voice once heard on the Motor Speedway’s Radio Network to perform your... – Apr 01, 2009 at 2:34 PM in Cathy Kightlinger

Johnson testifies in Castroneves tax trial by indystar

MIAMI — NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson was the leadoff defense witness Monday in the Helio Castroneves tax evasion trial, testifying that a lawyer who is also charged in the... – Mar 31, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Indy Racing League

Hunter-Reay confirmed for Vision Racing by Curt Cavin

Ryan Hunter-Reay, the IndyCar Series driver who was Rookie of the Year at the Indianapolis 500, confirmed today he will drive for Vision Racing this season. The winner of the... – Mar 27, 2009 at 7:33 PM in Indy Racing League

IRS: Castroneves owes $2.3 million in taxes by indystar

MIAMI — The IRS says Brazilian race driver and “Dancing With The Stars” winner Helio Castroneves owes more than $2.3 million in taxes. That testimony came today from... – Mar 27, 2009 at 1:25 PM in Motorsports

The best who never won 500? by Curt Cavin

Lloyd Ruby, 81, who died Monday night in his hometown of Wichita Falls, Texas, came from a different generation of Indy-car drivers, but his legacy among those who competed in the... – Mar 25, 2009 at 1:16 AM in Indy Racing League

Indy 500 Hall of Famer Lloyd Ruby dies by indystar

WICHITA FALLS, Texas — Lloyd Ruby, who raced in the Indianapolis 500 for 18 straight years and won the 24 Hours at Daytona in 1966, has died. He was 81. The death Monday of the... – Mar 24, 2009 at 1:37 PM in Indy Racing League

3 Doors Down to play at Carb Day this year! most recent comment by Lesalina

Wow. What a steal. – Mar 17, 2009 at 12:54 PM

Penske chief: Helio conviction would hurt racing by indystar

MIAMI— A top official with Penske Racing says it would be horrible for business and the sport if race car driver and TV dance celebrity Helio Castroneves is convicted on... – Mar 13, 2009 at 2:07 PM in Sports

Accountant: Helio didn’t seek tax evasion by indystar

MIAMI — Race car driver and TV dance celebrity Helio Castroneves never sought to break the law in his financial affairs but could have avoided all U.S. tax on about $5 million if... – Mar 11, 2009 at 6:34 PM in Sports

$5M in licensing fees key to Helio's tax trial by indystar

MIAMI — To this day, race car driver and “Dancing with The Stars” winner Helio Castroneves hasn’t seen a single dime of $5 million in licensing money he was... – Mar 09, 2009 at 3:45 PM in Indy Racing League