Stories tagged with "green flag"

Franchitti ready to defend title by Curt Cavin

IndyCar champion faces tough competition from Ganassi teammate, 3 Team Penske drivers Dario Franchitti knows math as well as history and understands the Izod IndyCar Series... – Mar 11, 2010 at 12:00 AM in Indy Racing League

Johnson, Martin take Chase to end by indystar

HOMESTEAD, Fla. — Mark Martin has lost to Dale Earnhardt, Jeff Gordon and Tony Stewart — some of NASCAR’s greatest drivers — in his frustrating bid for an... – Nov 22, 2009 at 12:00 AM in NASCAR

IMS to plant 40 trees at Westside park by Kevin ONeal

Two years after a group of trees was removed from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the track will help plant new trees at a public park a short distance away. At 10:30 a.m.... – Oct 12, 2009 at 5:05 PM in West Marion County

NASCAR pays for 40 new trees to be planted in Westside park by Gretchen Becker

A Westside park will receive 40 new trees Tuesday. As part of NASCAR’s Green Flag Tree Planting Program, Indianapolis Motor Speedway employees will plant 40 trees at... – Oct 12, 2009 at 12:12 PM in West Marion County

Franchitti gains a point by Curt Cavin

Pole position win could prove crucial HOMESTEAD, Fla. — Discount what Dario Franchitti said Friday at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Sometimes driving a race car is not about... – Oct 10, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Indy Racing League

2010 Brickyard 400 will start at 1 p.m. by Curt Cavin

Change comes as NASCAR pushes to standardize start times for Sprint Cup races The 2010 Brickyard 400 will begin earlier than in recent years — at 1 p.m. — as part of a... – Oct 08, 2009 at 12:00 AM in NASCAR

Brickyard 400 gets earlier start time in 2010 by Curt Cavin

The 2010 Brickyard 400 will begin earlier than in recent years — at 1 p.m. — as part of a standardization of start times for NASCAR Sprint Cup races next season. The... – Oct 07, 2009 at 11:43 AM in Motorsports

Martin defies age to lead Chase by indystar

DOVER, Del. — The oldest driver in Sprint Cup happens to be the best one in the sport this season. He has won more races than Tony Stewart. Has more poles than Jimmie... – Sep 27, 2009 at 12:00 AM in NASCAR

Montoya starts on the pole by indystar

2000 Indy 500 winner sets record in qualifying for the first Chase race LOUDON, N.H. — Juan Pablo Montoya will have a hard time playing the role of darkhorse if he keeps... – Sep 19, 2009 at 12:00 AM in NASCAR

Hamlin wins race, Vickers in Chase by indystar

RICHMOND, Va. — Denny Hamlin finally grabbed a coveted win at his home track in a bittersweet night for Joe Gibbs Racing. As he celebrated in Victory Lane, teammate Kyle... – Sep 13, 2009 at 12:00 AM in NASCAR

Every point is precious as IndyCar season nears end by indystar

The IndyCar Series season has been reduced to three races, three drivers and one trophy. The separation between Ryan Briscoe , Dario Franchitti and Scott Dixon is just 20 points,... – Aug 28, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Indy Racing League

Power the perfect Penske teammate by Curt Cavin

TORONTO —Will Powershowed Sunday why he’s the perfect third teammate at Team Penske. After qualifying second and suffering a cut tire coming to the initial green flag,... – Jul 13, 2009 at 1:09 AM in Indy Racing League

Dixon outruns teammate Franchitti for win at Richmond by indystar

RICHMOND, Va. — Scott Dixon grabbed the lead from teammate Dario Franchitti on pit road midway through the race and went on to earn his 19th career IndyCar Series victory, tying... – Jun 27, 2009 at 11:48 PM in Indy Racing League

Tony Stewart goes from worst to first by indystar

Indiana native captures his initial points victory as an owner/driver in Pocono 500 LONG POND, Pa. — Tony Stewart won his first Cup points race as a team owner, coming from... – Jun 08, 2009 at 2:00 AM in NASCAR

Stewart wins first NASCAR points race as team owner by indystar

LONG POND, Pa. — Tony Stewart won his first Cup points race as a team owner, coming from the rear of the field and taking a late gamble on fuel to win at Pocono Raceway. The Sprint... – Jun 07, 2009 at 7:11 PM in NASCAR

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

Castroneves becomes 3-time Texas winner by indystar

FORT WORTH, Texas — Helio Castroneves is now a three-time Texas winner, too. Castroneves, who last month won his third Indianapolis 500, beat Penske teammate Ryan Briscoe off pit... – Jun 07, 2009 at 1:08 AM in Indy Racing League

Texas difficult but not dizzying for Tagliani by Curt Cavin

Tagliani returns to track where G-forces caused race cancellation FORT WORTH, Texas — Alex Tagliani will compete in his first race at Texas Motor Speedway tonight. He already... – Jun 06, 2009 at 1:00 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

All that's left now is the bumping by Curt Cavin

Rookie Philippe, in 33rd spot, among 5 imperiled drivers who qualified at less than 220 mph This much is known about next week’s Indianapolis 500: There will be 33 cars... – May 17, 2009 at 1:56 AM in Indy Racing League