Stories tagged with "graham rahal"

Rahal feels good about progress he made this season by indystar

Graham Rahal was honored this week with the IndyCar Series’ Rising Star Award. He arguably was “Best in Class” as well. The 20-year-old son of 1986 Indianapolis... – Oct 16, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Motorsports

Castroneves hits wall in practice run by Curt Cavin

Three-time Indy 500 winner is dazed, but qualifies in backup car and will start 11th HOMESTEAD, Fla. — Helio Castroneves wants to play spoiler as the IndyCar Series... – Oct 10, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Indy Racing League

Scott Dixon wins Indy Japan 300 by indystar

MOTEGI, Japan — New Zealand’s Scott Dixon won the Indy Japan 300 on Saturday to take over the IndyCar series points lead with one race remaining. Dixon, who started... – Sep 19, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Indy Racing League

Dixon takes pole for Japan 300 by indystar

MOTEGI, Japan — Scott Dixon won the pole position for Saturday’s Indy Japan 300, earning a valuable point in the IndyCar championship standings. Dixon, the last driver... – Sep 18, 2009 at 7:13 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

Franchitti has the magic touch again 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 13, 2009 at 1:33 AM in Indy Racing League

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

Is this the race for lesser team to break through? by Curt Cavin

WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. — Today’s IndyCar Series race at Watkins Glen International marks an anniversary of sorts — or perhaps a sad reminder — for teams not... – Jul 05, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Indy Racing League

IRL's Briscoe wins pole at The Glen by indystar

WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. — Ryan Briscoe has won the pole for the Camping World Grand Prix at Watkins Glen International. Briscoe won his second straight pole Saturday on the 11-curve,... – Jul 04, 2009 at 6:15 PM in Indy Racing League

IndyCar drivers apologize for 'awful race' by indystar

RICHMOND, Va. — Scott Dixon described the IndyCar Series race at Richmond International Raceway as “a bit of a procession, unfortunately,” and said the 300-lap event was... – Jun 28, 2009 at 5:46 PM in Indy Racing League

Number change? Viso seeks better luck by Curt Cavin

RICHMOND, Va. —E.J. Visolaughed when a friend recently e-mailed him a picture of a checkered flag. “Hadn’t seen one of those in a while,” the second-year... – Jun 27, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Indy Racing League

Franchitti 2-0 at Iowa by Curt Cavin

Ganassi Racing driver avoids pitfalls to repeat as winner NEWTON, Iowa — It was Father’s Day, and Dario Franchitti uncharacteristically didn’t have his father,... – Jun 22, 2009 at 1:00 AM 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

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

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

Star staffers pick their top three by indystar

1.Helio Castroneves:There is no other choice; it’s his race to lose. 2.Tony Kanaan:TK hasn’t had the best car, but he will drive a great race. 3.Ryan Briscoe:He’s... – May 24, 2009 at 12:35 AM in Indy Racing League

Open-wheel on road to recovery by Steve Ballard

IRL displays resilience during recession After 13 years of being unfavorably compared to other racing organizations, the Indy Racing League has shown during the current economic... – May 23, 2009 at 2:03 AM in Indy Racing League

Team Penske all business by indystar

Fastest on the track and fastest off,Helio Castronevesand his Team Penske crew showed again Friday they are going to be tough to beat in the 93rd Indianapolis 500. After the pole... – May 23, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Indy Racing League

Mechanic's killer given 14-year term by Jon Murrary

Racing colleagues remember pal who died after a kick to the head in bar fight last year The stunning loss suffered off the track last year by one of the Indianapolis 500’s... – May 22, 2009 at 2:20 AM in Marion County

Sharp at the end by Curt Cavin

Facing a major scheduling dilemma, Scott Sharp grabs a spot on final run Scott Sharp nervously sat in his race car Sunday evening, mentally trying to wiggle out of a scheduling... – May 11, 2009 at 1:41 AM in Indy Racing League