Stories tagged with "dan wheldon"

Wheldon returning to Panther by Curt Cavin

Former Indianapolis 500 winner Dan Wheldon confirmed Monday that he will return to Panther Racing despite having the least-productive season of his IndyCar Series career.... – Oct 27, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Indy Racing League

Wheldon to return to Panther for 2010 by Curt Cavin

Former Indianapolis 500 winner Dan Wheldon confirmed Monday that he will return to Panther Racing despite having the least-productive season of his IndyCar Series career.... – Oct 26, 2009 at 8:20 PM in Indy Racing League

Franchitti glad he came back with Ganassi by Curt Cavin

After his NASCAR team folded, IRL was the place to be for points champion HOMESTEAD, Fla. — Before Dario Franchitti signed a cocktail napkin as a commitment to drive Ganassi... – Oct 11, 2009 at 10:35 PM in Indy Racing League

Danica Patrick still trying for her 2nd win by Curt Cavin

It’s been 29 races since fuel strategy paid off in Japan with 1st victory Danica Patrick is defensive as she bids to defend the only IndyCar Series victory of her career. She... – Sep 18, 2009 at 12:00 AM 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

Unification finally comes to driver lineup by Curt Cavin

The unification of open-wheel racing now includes the driver pool. With Franck Montagny participating in his first IndyCar Series race this weekend at Infineon Raceway in Sonoma,... – Aug 22, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Indy Racing League

Earnhardt fondly recalls last year's 'intriguing' race by Curt Cavin

While at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Thursday to help promote the 2009 Allstate 400 at the Brickyard,Dale Earnhardt Jr.reflected on the 2008 race. And unlike most who saw it or... – Jul 10, 2009 at 1:19 AM in NASCAR

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

Go-karting on this big, fast track is way cool by Jeff Rabjohns

NEW CASTLE, Ind. — Going 65 mph didn’t sound like much. Until I realized I would be about three inches off the ground. In a go-kart. On a course with 12 turns. And, of... – Jul 04, 2009 at 1:23 AM in Motorsports

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

Wheldon, Panther feeling confident at Texas by Curt Cavin

FORT WORTH, Texas — Team officials reminded Dan Wheldon on Thursday night that Panther Racing has won more races than any IndyCar Series team at Texas Motor Speedway. The... – Jun 05, 2009 at 1:00 AM 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

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

Castroneves wins Indy 500 by Curt Cavin

Memorable month ends with 500 victory after winning pole and pit stop competition Helio Castroneves completed a climb to remember Sunday when he cruised to victory at the 93rd... – May 25, 2009 at 1:25 AM in Indy Racing League

Recap: The winner, the crashes by Patrick Dorsey

It took him minutes to remove his helmet, and even longer to stop the sobs of joy. Finally, Helio Castroneves gathered himself and talked to a national television audience after... – May 24, 2009 at 6:33 PM in Indy Racing League

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

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

Pole qualifying could be 2-man show by Curt Cavin

Castroneves, Dixon have some of week’s best laps and combined for 40 percent of IndyCar’s poles since 2003 Indianapolis 500 pole qualifying is open to all today, but... – May 09, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Indy Racing League

Rahal takes pole for IndyCar's first race on oval this season by Steve Ballard

KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Not only does Graham Rahal have the prime starting position for today’s IndyCar Series race at Kansas Speedway, he has the rest of the 22-car field... – Apr 26, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Indy Racing League

Rahal earns pole for Kansas IRL race by indystar

KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Graham Rahal earned his second pole in three races and will be joined on the front row by surprising teammate Robert Doornbos for Sunday’s Road Runner... – Apr 25, 2009 at 7:16 PM in Indy Racing League