Stories tagged with "Indy 500"

Readers weigh in on NASCAR, Kravitz's columns, Danica Patrick by indystar

Still no Jr. in Chase NASCAR is just about ready to hold its third Chase to the Race and guess who isn’t going to make it? Dale Earnhardt Jr. again. The first Chase allowed... – Sep 13, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Sports

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

Danica Patrick sidesteps questions about future by indystar

JOLIET, Ill. — Danica Patrick wasn’t ready to address her future with Andretti Green Racing or the IndyCar series, sidestepping questions Thursday about her expiring... – Aug 28, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Indy Racing League

Little Al, Luyendyk like future of IndyCars by indystar

CHICAGO — Al Unser Jr. and Arie Luyendyk have a few things in common. They’re two-time winners of the Indy 500. And if asked, they agree on this much: they think Danica... – Aug 28, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Indy Racing League

Little Al, Luyendyk like future of IndyCars by indystar

CHICAGO — Al Unser Jr. and Arie Luyendyk have a few things in common. They’re two-time winners of the Indy 500. And if asked, they agree on this much: they think Danica... – Aug 27, 2009 at 9:08 PM in Indy Racing League

Patrick sidesteps questions about racing future by indystar

JOLIET, Ill. — Danica Patrick wasn’t ready to address her future with Andretti Green Racing or the IndyCar series, sidestepping questions Thursday about her expiring... – Aug 27, 2009 at 6:14 PM in Indy Racing League

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

Rain washes out Earnhardt ride at IMS by Steve Ballard

Rain prevented Dale Earnhardt Jr. from getting his first ride in an Indy car during a visit to Indianapolis Motor Speedway today. Earnhardt, in town to promote the upcoming... – Jul 09, 2009 at 5:50 PM in Indy Racing League

George's exit not expected to hurt IRL brand by Curt Cavin

Tony George’s decision to resign as CEO of the Indy Racing League is not expected to have an adverse impact on the series’ ability to attract additional sponsorship.... – Jul 01, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Indy Racing League

Striking a nerve with readers by indystar

I struck a nerve last week when I asked questions about everything from lumpy streets to summer food programs for children. Here are excerpts of your comments: Why do people even... – Jun 14, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Dennis Ryerson

Sports power revs up city's economic engine by indystar

As the CEO of one of the nation’s fastest-growing software companies, I am often asked why we choose to call Downtown Indianapolis home. It’s a logical question when... – Jun 09, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Danica Patrick's focus on goals, not NASCAR by Curt Cavin

Andretti Green driver says she’s not looking too far into the future FORT WORTH, Texas — Danica Patrick items now sell on NASCAR.com, and the willingness of the IndyCar... – Jun 07, 2009 at 6:11 PM in Indy Racing League

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

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

Spiritual rush at the Indy 500 by indystar

We parked on West 16th Street and walked the final half-mile to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. In the company of a few hundred thousand people, we found our seats. Race cars sat... – May 30, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Faith & Values

Memorial Day coverage loses when pitted against race by indystar

Please allow me to express my dismay and disapproval of the minimal coverage that The Star gave Memorial Day observances and activities. While it is true that The Star did list... – May 29, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Letters to the editor

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

Helio has eyes on bigger prize by Curt Cavin

After 3 victories, Castroneves sets sights on record 5 Indy 500 wins As a highly paid professional athlete and the collector of a $3 million check for winning Sunday’s... – May 26, 2009 at 1:28 AM in Indy Racing League

No matter cost, IRL must keep Patrick by indystar

As Danica Patrick answered questions after her third-place finish in Sunday’s Indianapolis 500, I had the following thought: When the IndyCar Series season ends and... – May 26, 2009 at 1:25 AM in Bob Kravitz

Patrick gets 3rd-place finish by Jeff Rabjohns

She can’t get past 2nd-place Wheldon to battle for lead Danica Patrick broke her own record for best Indianapolis 500 finish by a woman, but car owner Michael Andretti... – May 25, 2009 at 2:35 AM in Indy Racing League