Stories tagged with "indianapolis 500 winner"

Montoya not bothered by Griese's remark by indystar

TALLADEGA, Ala. — Juan Pablo Montoya was never upset by the “taco” remark that got ESPN announcer Bob Griese suspended. The network this week suspended Griese... – Oct 30, 2009 at 1:51 PM in NASCAR

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

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

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

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

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

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

Grand-Am drivers want to race by Curt Cavin

Change the tires, find a date and start the engines: Sports cars are ready to race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Thursday’s feasibility test produced optimism on and off... – Sep 04, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Motorsports

Grand Am cars hit the Speedway by Curt Cavin

Change the tires, find a date and start the engines: Sports cars are ready to race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Thursday’s feasibility test produced optimism on and off... – Sep 03, 2009 at 6:53 PM in Indy Racing League

Sports cars set for test at Speedway by Curt Cavin

Former 500 starters eager to try endurance machines on track Indy cars, stock cars, grand prix cars, motorcycles and now, finally, sports cars at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. After... – Sep 03, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Indy Racing League

Race legend here for MotoGP by indystar

An Indy 500 legend was tucked away at the Turn Two Victory Suite at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday, quietly watching the MotoGP race as city leaders and executives... – Sep 01, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Cathy Kightlinger

Patrick, Dixon deals near by Curt Cavin

Female superstar, reigning champion will stay in Indy cars It could be a blockbuster week for the IndyCar Series as two marquee drivers say they intend to sign contract extensions... – Aug 25, 2009 at 12:00 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

Waltrip to add Truex most recent comment by delaware

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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

Montoya offers advice to Patrick by indystar

Juan Pablo Montoyaoffered some friendly advice to IndyCar starDanica Patrick, a free agent who could possibly opt to jump to NASCAR in 2010. “I think she’s got the... – Jun 27, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Motorsports

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