Stories tagged with "NASCAR"

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

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

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

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

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

Martin takes pole at Bristol by indystar

BRISTOL, Tenn. — Mark Martin has won the pole at Bristol Motor Speedway for a race that will be critical to his Chase for the championship chances. Martin turned a lap at... – Aug 22, 2009 at 12:00 AM in NASCAR

Brickyard race ratings down by indystar

The television audience for ESPN’s telecast of the Allstate 400 at the Brickyard on Sunday was down slightly from last year but still produced the highest cable rating for a... – Jul 30, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Motorsports

Clauson cashes in at ORP, earns 3rd Midget victory by Ted Schultz

Noblesville’s Bryan Clauson captured his third Midget series win of the year last week at O’Reilly Raceway Park. Clauson took the lead on the ninth lap and led the... – Jul 30, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Noblesville

Chitwood out as Speedway president by Curt Cavin

Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s management structure received another jolt Monday when Joie Chitwood resigned as president to become vice president of business operations for... – Jul 20, 2009 at 9:18 PM in Indy Racing League

McGriff, 81, finishes 13th in NASCAR West Series race by indystar

PORTLAND, Ore. — Eighty-one-year-old Hershel McGriff became the oldest driver to take part in a national NASCAR series race, finishing 13th in a Camping World West Series... – Jul 20, 2009 at 1:00 AM in NASCAR

Winning at Brickyard often leads to NASCAR's Cup season title by Steve Ballard

In seven of the past 11 years, the winner of the Allstate 400 at the Brickyard has gone on to win the NASCAR season championship. That possibility looms large again. As the Sprint... – Jul 19, 2009 at 2:02 AM in NASCAR

His knack for business takes Stewart to victory lane by indystar

When muffler shop owner Ralph Potter met Tony Stewart 20 years ago, he already knew the “Rushville Rocket” could drive a race car. Eventually, they’d win more... – Jul 19, 2009 at 1:00 AM in John Ketzenberger

Hornaday makes it 3 wins in row by indystar

Ron Hornaday Jr. held off a late surge from Mike Skinner to win the NASCAR Camping World Truck race Saturday at Kentucky Speedway, the third consecutive victory for the series... – Jul 19, 2009 at 1:00 AM in NASCAR

Foreigner's triple play: New, old and live by USA Today

Foreigner's triple vision for its upcoming release? A three-disc set of new music, remixed hits and live performances. Can't Slow Down, due Sept. 29 on Rhino Entertainment, unveils... – Jul 16, 2009 at 11:06 PM in Entertainment

Mayfield accused of another positive test by indystar

NASCAR said Jeremy Mayfield once again tested positive for methamphetamine and asked the federal judge who lifted the driver’s drug suspension to reinstate the ban. The... – Jul 16, 2009 at 1:00 AM in NASCAR

Saving Abel to perform at Allstate 400 on July 26 by indystar

Rock band Saving Abel will perform as part of race-day festivities for the Allstate 400 at the Brickyard. Known for last year’s single “Addicted,” the band will... – Jul 14, 2009 at 12:05 AM in Entertainment

Saving Abel joins Allstate 400 festivities by indystar

Rock band Saving Abel will perform as part of race-day festivities for the Allstate 400 at the Brickyard. Known for Top 20 single “Addicted,” the band will play from 11... – Jul 13, 2009 at 7:21 PM in Entertainment

Franchitti holds off Briscoe to win Toronto 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 12, 2009 at 8:06 PM in Indy Racing League

Martin, Gordon finish 1-2 again by Steve Ballard

Hendrick teammates gear up for Brickyard 400 with dominating runs JOLIET, Ill. — Mark Martin withstood late challenges from Hendrick Motorsports teammates Jeff Gordon and... – Jul 12, 2009 at 2:10 AM in NASCAR

Earnhardt still hopes to finish season strong by Steve Ballard

JOLIET, Ill. — ForDale Earnhardt Jr., one chance remains to salvage something memorable from the 2009 NASCAR season. That chance comes July 26 in the Allstate 400 at the... – Jul 12, 2009 at 1:00 AM in NASCAR