Stories tagged with "Indianapolis 500"

MotoGP's riders nudging closer to 200-mph barrier at Speedway by Jeff Rabjohns

Can they hit a 200-mph top speed on the motorcycles here? The question began to percolate Saturday morning around Indianapolis Motor Speedway, a place where speed long has been the... – Aug 30, 2009 at 12:00 AM in

Rain today, dry weekend head for Moto GP by Kevin Oneal

The first practice sessions for the motorcycle races at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway this afternoon probably will be wet. Then, the rest of the weekend will be dry. Rain has... – Aug 28, 2009 at 11:55 AM in News

Simplicity draws fans to MotoGP by Will Higgins

Racing devotees say it’s about the bike, the rider and speed Most of Indianapolis takes little note of the Red Bull Indianapolis GP, but for Tom Owen this weekend’s... – Aug 27, 2009 at 12:52 AM in

Texas gets weekend after Indy 500 by Curt Cavin

The IndyCar Series has made three adjustments to its 2010 schedule, the most significant being a new date for the race at Texas Motor Speedway. The race at the Fort Worth track... – Aug 27, 2009 at 12:23 AM in Indy Racing League

2 private bus firms to motor fans to Speedway by Bruce Smith

The two privately owned bus companies that carried thousands of auto racing fans to Speedway this summer will run the shuttle service on Sunday for the Red Bull Indianapolis GP.... – Aug 26, 2009 at 12:31 PM in Business

IndyCar Series tweaks 2010 schedule by Curt Cavin

The IndyCar Series made three adjustments to its 2010 schedule today, including moving the race at Texas Motor Speedway forward a week — to June 5 — to keep the doubleheader with... – Aug 26, 2009 at 11:53 AM in Indy Racing League

Philippe: Power thought he killed me in crash by Curt Cavin

Physical injuries aside, a large part of Will Power’s pain was emotional, according to the IndyCar Series driver he struck in last weekend’s event at Infineon Raceway... – Aug 25, 2009 at 12:46 AM in Indy Racing League

Patrick, Dixon deals near by Curt Cavin

Female superstar, reigning champion will stay in Indy cars It could be a blockbuster week for the IndyCar Series as two marquee drivers say they intend to sign contract extensions... – Aug 25, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Indy Racing League

Andretti confident in re-signing Patrick by indystar

SONOMA, Calif. — Owner Michael Andretti is confident Andretti Green Racing will re-sign Danica Patrick beyond this IndyCar season — and perhaps soon. Andretti said the... – Aug 24, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Indy Racing League

Franchitti wins Sonoma Grand Prix by indystar

SONOMA, Calif. — Dario Franchitti finally won at Infineon Raceway, leading from start to finish to capture his first Sonoma Grand Prix on Sunday in the final road course race of... – Aug 23, 2009 at 8:27 PM in Indy Racing League

Andretti confident in re-signing Patrick by indystar

SONOMA, Calif. — Owner Michael Andretti is confident Andretti Green Racing will re-sign Danica Patrick beyond this IndyCar season — and perhaps soon. Andretti said the sides are... – Aug 23, 2009 at 8:20 PM in Indy Racing League

Crash takes pair from IndyCar field by indystar

Power breaks 2 vertebrae and suffers concussion; Philippe fractures left foot Team Penske No. 3 driver Will Power broke two vertebrae in his lower back and sustained a concussion... – Aug 23, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Indy Racing League

Gifts may be par for the course by indystar

Ballard rakes in free memberships and tickets to events Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard is just the same average Joe he was when he pulled off his upset win in November 2007... – Aug 23, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Politics & Government

Restaurateur, race-car owner Jonathan Byrd dies by Kevin Oneal

Jonathan Byrd, a long-time Greenwood restaurant operator and Indianapolis 500 race car owner, died Thursday evening Byrd had suffered a stroke in 2004. “We’re sad about... – Aug 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Greenwood

No decision yet on possible sports car race at Speedway by indystar

The new leader of Indianapolis Motor Speedway hasn’t committed to staging a sports car race on the facility’s road course. But he hasn’t ruled it out, either. A... – Aug 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Motorsports

Speedway's vision of its future self by Josh Duke

Redesigned roads, new business and residential buildings, a race-themed center in the shadow of IMS — they all show . . . Downtown Speedway will soon have a closer connection... – Jul 20, 2009 at 1:54 AM in Communities

Franchitti has the magic touch again by Curt Cavin

TORONTO — Dario Franchitti is getting friendly with caution flags in the IndyCar Series, and the calls from the scoring monitors also are going his way. The Ganassi Racing... – Jul 13, 2009 at 1:33 AM in Indy Racing League

Power the perfect Penske teammate by Curt Cavin

TORONTO —Will Powershowed Sunday why he’s the perfect third teammate at Team Penske. After qualifying second and suffering a cut tire coming to the initial green flag,... – Jul 13, 2009 at 1:09 AM in Indy Racing League

Part-timers Tagliani, Power qualify in top 5 by Curt Cavin

TORONTO —Will PowerandAlex Taglianihave watched more IndyCar Series races this season than they’ve driven in, but they are essentially front and center for all to see... – Jul 12, 2009 at 2:12 AM in Indy Racing League

Qualifying a disaster for Andretti Green's drivers by Curt Cavin

TORONTO — Michael Andretti’s promotions company is the happy host of today’s IndyCar Series event, the Honda Indy Toronto. Meanwhile, his race team is a... – Jul 12, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Indy Racing League