Stories tagged with "homestead miami speedway"

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

Franchitti fuels 'em, wins title by Curt Cavin

Dixon, Briscoe fight for bonus points, forcing them to pit just short of finish HOMESTEAD, Fla. — It was a heady way to win a series championship, a heartbreaking way to lose... – Oct 11, 2009 at 1:05 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

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

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

Season title all comes down to this last race by Curt Cavin

Dixon, Franchitti and Briscoe all have nearly even shot at it Three drivers, two teams, a single IndyCar Series championship trophy to be won this weekend at Homestead-Miami... – Oct 09, 2009 at 12:09 AM in Indy Racing League

Another car/driver, more races for Fisher's team in 2010 by Curt Cavin

S arah Fisher had a birthday this week, but that wasn’t the big celebration in her life. Her IndyCar Series team is expanding — again. Sarah Fisher Racing will be a... – Oct 09, 2009 at 12:09 AM in Indy Racing League

More than title at stake as IndyCar season wraps by Curt Cavin

Several issues remain unresolved as offseason nears The IndyCar Series closes its season this weekend with another down-to-the-wire, multi-driver fight for the championship. Scott... – Oct 06, 2009 at 11:51 PM in Indy Racing League

Danica Patrick has no comment on future by Curt Cavin

Danica Patrick was in Indianapolis on Friday, but she didn’t comment on her future as a race car driver. When asked about signing a contract to remain in the IndyCar Series... – Oct 02, 2009 at 8:19 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

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

Versus chief crows about IndyCar efforts by indystar

Most television viewers still might not be familiar with Versus — and DirecTV still does not have the cable channel on its platform due to a contract dispute that has reached... – Sep 25, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Indy Racing League

Briscoe's pit mishap results in tight run to season finale by Curt Cavin

Ryan Briscoe made a mistake in Saturday’s IndyCar Series race in Japan, and Ganassi Racing capitalized. The combination of events — Briscoe damaging his car on pit road... – Sep 20, 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

Lloyd gets finale ride by indystar

Alex Lloyd , the 2007 Firestone Indy Lights champion who has made two IndyCar Series starts, will compete in the No. 06 Newman/Haas/Lanigan Racing car in the season-ending... – Sep 03, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Indy Racing League

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

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

Andretti wrecks car in accident by Curt Cavin

NEWTON, Iowa —Marco Andrettiendured his most significant accident of the season during Saturday morning’s practice. A failure in the rear wing is believed to have... – Jun 21, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Indy Racing League