Stories tagged with "Indianapolis 500"

Helio Castroneves gets third win at Texas by Curt Cavin

Castroneves gets by Briscoe on final stop for 16th career win FORT WORTH, Texas — Team Penske strolled into victory lane Saturday night at Texas Motor Speedway, but it... – Jun 07, 2009 at 2:44 AM in Indy Racing League

Castroneves becomes 3-time Texas winner by indystar

FORT WORTH, Texas — Helio Castroneves is now a three-time Texas winner, too. Castroneves, who last month won his third Indianapolis 500, beat Penske teammate Ryan Briscoe off pit... – Jun 07, 2009 at 1:08 AM in Indy Racing League

Still-sore Kanaan driving on adrenaline by indystar

FORT WORTH, Texas — Tony Kanaan’s ribs are still sore and wrapped up, and his knees are bruised from that hard crash at the Indianapolis 500. “I’m better,... – Jun 05, 2009 at 10:39 PM in Indy Racing League

Franchitti motivated again for IndyCar success by indystar

FORT WORTH, Texas — Dario Franchitti knew immediately when he hopped back into the cockpit of an open-wheel car what he had missed – and had taken for granted. Before... – Jun 05, 2009 at 9:47 PM in Indy Racing League

Graham Rahal is now a fan of oval tracks by indystar

Driver’s attitude, performances have greatly improved Graham Rahalarrived at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth on Thursday and began talking about how much he now loves oval... – Jun 05, 2009 at 1:41 AM in Indy Racing League

Danica Patrick not distracted by talk about her future by indystar

FORT WORTH, Texas — Being in a contract year, Danica Patrick knew there would be plenty of speculation about her possible future in NASCAR or any other racing series. Patrick,... – Jun 04, 2009 at 8:34 PM in Indy Racing League

Oh, baby! 2 racers welcome newborns by indystar

The motor sports community grew this week when the wives of two Indianapolis 500 drivers gave birth. Ryder EveretteCarpenterwas born Monday to Vision Racing driverEd Carpenterand... – Jun 04, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Cathy Kightlinger

The Fast Track by indystar

New post:Interim president and chief executive officer of the Central Indiana Better Business Bureau. Previous position:Director of human resources at Eli Lilly and Co.... – Jun 03, 2009 at 2:18 AM in Business

Anti-doping cops don't laugh at Patrick's joke by indystar

IndyCar Series driver Danica Patrick insists she was joking when she said using performance-enhancing drugs would only be cheating if she got caught. Not so funny, says the leader... – Jun 02, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Indy Racing League

Nothing goes right for Castroneves by Curt Cavin

WEST ALLIS, Wis. — It was something of a lost weekend for Indianapolis 500 winner Helio Castroneves, even though he gained the most positions in Sunday’s A.J. Foyt 225... – Jun 01, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Indy Racing League

Scott Dixon wins A.J. Foyt 225 at Milwaukee Mile by indystar

WEST ALLIS, Wis. — Scott Dixon has won the A.J. Foyt 225 at the Milwaukee Mile.Dixon, the reigning IndyCar Series champion, passed Ryan Briscoe for the lead 25 laps from the end... – May 31, 2009 at 7:29 PM in Indy Racing League

IndyCar teams: We back Tony George by Curt Cavin

WEST ALLIS, Wis. — IndyCar Series team owners supported Tony George on Saturday by issuing a statement on behalf of the league’s embattled chief executive officer. George’s ability... – May 31, 2009 at 2:01 PM in Indy Racing League

Castroneves crashes during qualifying, will start at the back by Curt Cavin

Briscoe gets the pole at Milwaukee after Indy 500 winner wrecks in warm-up lap WEST ALLIS, Wis. — Indianapolis 500 winner Helio Castroneves had a crashed race car Saturday at... – May 31, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Indy Racing League

Castroneves hits wall in Milwaukee qualifying by indystar

WEST ALLIS, Wis. (AP) — Indianapolis 500 winner Helio Castroneves has crashed in qualifying at the Milwaukee Mile. Castroneves bounced off the wall on Saturday during... – May 30, 2009 at 7:08 PM in Indy Racing League

Castroneves seeks championship; Patrick may face offers by Curt Cavin

Castroneves seeks 1st championship; Patrick may have new offers WEST ALLIS, Wis. — The Indianapolis 500 does not signify the halfway point in the IndyCar Series schedule, but... – May 30, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Indy Racing League

BCA pushes for more interviews by Phillip Wilson

Group would like to see NCAA adopt a rule requiring minorities to get closer look during hiring process Kevin Sumlin tried to make a living in business. The Indianapolis native... – May 29, 2009 at 2:21 AM in Sports

Tracy's announcement overshadowed again by Curt Cavin

Such isPaul Tracy’s luck with regard to the IndyCar Series. The media briefing in Long Beach, Calif., to announce his joining of KV Racing Technology for the Indianapolis 500... – May 29, 2009 at 1:47 AM in Indy Racing League

Scheckter returns to IndyCar Series by Curt Cavin

Tomas Scheckter is back in the IndyCar Series, scheduled to drive the No. 23 car of Dreyer&Reinbold Racing at this weekend’s race in Milwaukee. Milka Duno has driven the car... – May 28, 2009 at 2:49 PM in Indy Racing League

Crash safety advances help protect Meira by Curt Cavin

He walks out of hospital after SAFER barrier, changes to IRL cars prevent more serious injuries An Indianapolis Star photo told IndyCar Series president Brian Barnhart all he... – May 28, 2009 at 2:03 PM in Indy Racing League

Police arrest 72 people at '500' activities most recent comment by byrum72

I was one of the lucky 72 arrested at this years... – May 27, 2009 at 10:55 PM