Stories tagged with "helio castroneves"

Power to stay with Penske by indystar

Will Power , who joined Team Penske this year as the substitute driver for Helio Castroneves during Castroneves’ tax evasion trial, landed a full-time ride with the IndyCar... – Nov 19, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Indy Racing League

Greg Moore would have dominated, many say by Curt Cavin

With no disrespect to Helio Castroneves, it was Greg Moore who seemed destined to dance with the stars. He was the charming Canadian with oval-track mastery and the new contract to... – Oct 30, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Indy Racing League

Power's recovery progresses well by Curt Cavin

Penske driver injured at Sonoma may be able to drive next month HOMESTEAD, Fla. — Will Power returned to the IndyCar Series on Saturday at Homestead-Miami Speedway, although... – Oct 11, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Indy Racing League

Indy 500 champ Castroneves to be a daddy by Curt Cavin

HOMESTEAD, Fla. — The Indianapolis 500 champion is about to become a daddy. Helio Castroneves confirmed today that he and his girlfriend, Adriana Henao, are expecting a child... – Oct 10, 2009 at 7:13 PM in Indy Racing League

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

Castroneves walks away from Homestead wreck by Curt Cavin

HOMESTEAD, Fla. — Indianapolis 500 winner Helio Castroneves walked away from a significant crash today at Homestead-Miami Speedway as practice for Saturday’s... – Oct 09, 2009 at 2:57 PM in Indy Racing League

Castroneves keeps rolling along with Team Penske by indystar

During tire testing this week at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Helio Castroneves was talking about how next year’s Indianapolis 500 will offer him a chance to become a... – Oct 02, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Indy Racing League

Twitter-popular Kanaan just can't stop tweeting by Curt Cavin

IndyCar Series driver Tony Kanaan (pictured) has become so addicted to Twitter that he is averaging 45 posts a day since mid-May. But it’s gaining him fans. As of Monday... – Sep 30, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Indy Racing League

Meira eager to drive by Curt Cavin

Vitor Meira always appreciated driving an Indy car, but he acknowledges today will be special when he straps back into one at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The popular Brazilian... – Sep 29, 2009 at 11:50 PM 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

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

No championship, but Helio content with 500 win by Curt Cavin

Two races remain in this IndyCar Series season, and once again, Helio Castroneves will not be the champion. Does he mind? “Not after the year I’ve had,” he said... – Sep 16, 2009 at 9:55 PM in Indy Racing League

Briscoe gets teammate's assist now, but later ... ? by indystar

Castroneves’ input helps series leader win pole, Penske drivers to start 1-2 JOLIET, Ill. — Ryan Briscoe took a small step to boost his IndyCar championship bid Friday,... – Aug 29, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Indy Racing League

IndyCar points leader Briscoe on Chicagoland pole by indystar

JOLIET, Ill. — Ryan Briscoe took a small step to boost his IndyCar championship bid Friday, winning the pole for Saturday night’s race at Chicagoland Speedway. The series points... – Aug 28, 2009 at 5:54 PM in Indy Racing League

Kanaan, Castroneves disagree on Infineon incident by Curt Cavin

No one should be surprised that longtime Brazilian rivals Tony Kanaan and Helio Castroneves have differing opinions of what led to their contact in last weekend’s IndyCar Series... – Aug 25, 2009 at 10:06 AM in Indy Racing League

Franchitti wins Sonoma Grand Prix by indystar

SONOMA, Calif. — Dario Franchitti finally won at Infineon Raceway, leading from start to finish to capture his first Sonoma Grand Prix on Sunday in the final road course race of... – Aug 23, 2009 at 8:27 PM 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

IRL making field trip to Brazil for race talks by indystar

Indy Racing League officials figure to take a big step forward this weekend in anchoring the 2010 schedule. Terry Angstadt, the president of the league’s commercial division,... – Jul 17, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Motorsports

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