Stories tagged with "Indy500"

Pit Pass: Moraes learns quickly in an Indy car by indystar

AsMario Moraestells it, his first time on an oval racetrack was almost his last. At last year’s preseason test at Homestead Miami Speedway, the then-rookie got his first... – May 15, 2009 at 1:44 AM in Indy Racing League

Final qualifying countdown by Curt Cavin

Veteran Scheckter among 13 drivers preparing to fight for last 11 starting spots Tomas Scheckter is expected to join the Indianapolis 500 hunt today as the final push to make the... – May 14, 2009 at 12:40 AM in Indy Racing League

500 hopefuls to get back on track by Curt Cavin

At least a dozen potential qualifiers — including the newly confirmed Oriol Servia — are expected to be on the track Thursday as practice resumes at noon for the... – May 13, 2009 at 4:12 PM in Indy Racing League

500 hopefuls to get back on track by Curt Cavin

At least a dozen potential qualifiers — including the newly confirmed Oriol Servia — are expected to be on the track Thursday as practice resumes at noon for the... – May 13, 2009 at 2:03 PM in

Forecast: Chance of rain through Saturday by Kevin Oneal

Indianapolis can expect rain to continue through tonight, ending a brief dry spell. The forecast says there’s a chance of severe storms and heavy rain tonight. So far, May has been... – May 13, 2009 at 9:09 AM in Communities

Coyne still seeks first race win by Steve Ballard

As the final laps wound down in the IndyCar Series season opener last month at St. Petersburg, Fla., a dream 25 years in the making was on the verge of coming true. But driver... – May 12, 2009 at 1:34 AM in Indy Racing League

500 rookie Conway out of hospital by Steve Ballard

Indianapolis 500 rookie Mike Conway, who crashed in practice Sunday morning at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, was released from Methodist Hospital today. Conway, 25, was hospitalized... – May 11, 2009 at 3:20 PM in

Despite need to scramble, Tracy performs by indystar

Paul Tracy is everything a sponsor could want. He’s interesting, polarizing, competitive and controversial. He’s the Guy in the White Hat to some, the Guy in the Black... – May 11, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Bob Kravitz

Wheldon: Don't forget about me by Phillip Wilson

Dan Wheldon has become a forgotten man, even though his mug is on the Borg-Warner Trophy. He won the 2005 Indianapolis 500, but racing perspective can quickly shift gears in a... – May 11, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Indy Racing League

Fisher shakes off early scare, gets into 500 field by indystar

After giving herself a good scare on her first qualifying attempt Sunday,Sarah Fisherreturned to the track less than an hour later and put the car she owns in the field for her... – May 11, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Indy Racing League

Qualifying chronology by indystar

Sarah Fisherkicks off the second day of qualifying but slips on the second lap, finishing with a 219.911. Milka Dunoposts a 219.072. Vitor Meiraruns a 221.934, but the run later is... – May 11, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Indy Racing League

The Castroneves story keeps getting better and better by indystar

As great sports comebacks go, the Helio Castroneves story is still a work in progress. But the script he’s in the process of crafting — from the IRS to the IRL, from a... – May 10, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Bob Kravitz

Kanaan quick in borrowed car by Phillip Wilson

He takes teammate Mutoh’s backup ride to qualify 6th Andretti Green Racing’s overnight improvisation wasn’t easy on the eyes when it came to color schemes, but it... – May 10, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Indy Racing League

Rahal's in; Doornbos will have to wait by Steve Ballard

Second-year competitor makes 2 runs to qualify; rookie hits wall in practice One Newman/Haas/Lanigan Racing driver put his car solidly into the field and the other put his solidly... – May 10, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Indy Racing League

'Pink' Lloyd makes the most of his late run by indystar

The happiest Ganassi Racing driver Saturday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway was neither of the two who qualified on the front two rows. Instead, it was the guy who secured the last... – May 10, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Indy Racing League

Indy 500 moments: The race by indystar

March 20, 1909 — Carl Fisher and partners incorporate Indianapolis Motor Speedway, planning to create a test track to support the state’s growing automobile industry.... – May 09, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Indy Racing League

Indy 500 moments: Victories by indystar

May 30, 1911—The Indy racing tradition begins as Ray Harroun wins the “International Sweepstakes.” His Marmon “Wasp” is reported to be the first car... – May 09, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Indy Racing League

Indy 500 moments: Shaw helped save the track by indystar

Wilbur Shaw could have been known as just a local boy who became a legendary race car driver. The Hoosier native won the Indianapolis 500 in 1937, ’39 and ’40. And he... – May 09, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Indy Racing League

Indy 500 moments: No. 4 still so special by indystar

Rick Mears refers to his record-tying fourth Indianapolis 500 victory in 1991 as his favorite because he had to withstand a late challenge from a motivated Michael Andretti.... – May 09, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Indy Racing League

Indy 500 moments: Voice of 500 for 61 years by indystar

Tom Carnegie had no idea he would enjoy Indianapolis Motor Speedway so much. When his deep voice was heard on the public address system for the first time in 1946, he didn’t... – May 09, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Indy Racing League