Stories tagged with "kansas speedway"

Stewart improves shot by indystar

Indiana driver moves to fourth in Chase standings after Kansas triumph KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Tony Stewart found himself in danger of letting a title slip away after just two... – Oct 05, 2009 at 12:00 AM in NASCAR

Stewart wins at Kansas, 4th in title chase by indystar

KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Tony Stewart found himself in danger of letting a title slip away after just two rounds in the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship. The two-time champion... – Oct 04, 2009 at 6:15 PM in NASCAR

Earnhardt endorses McGrew for 2010 by indystar

Dale Earnhardt Jr. has given a formal endorsement for crew chief Lance McGrew. He’s just not sure if that carries any weight. Earnhardt will start a season-best second in... – Oct 04, 2009 at 12:00 AM in NASCAR

Mark Martin again starts No. 1 by indystar

50-year-old takes his career-best seventh pole of the season KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Mark Martin has another pole in his race to win the Chase. Martin turned a lap of 175.758 mph... – Oct 03, 2009 at 12:00 AM in NASCAR

Johnson made his big move in Kansas last year by indystar

A look at where the 12 drivers stand heading to the third race of NASCAR’s Chase for the Sprint Cup title. The Price Chopper 400 is Sunday at Kansas Speedway: 1. Mark Martin:... – Oct 02, 2009 at 12:00 AM in NASCAR

Johnson dominates again at Dover by indystar

Three-time defending champion gains on leader Martin in Chase points DOVER, Del. — Jimmie Johnson dominated again in a Chase race, sweeping the season races at Dover... – Sep 28, 2009 at 12:34 AM in NASCAR

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

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's return to open-wheel racing hitting high gear by Curt Cavin

RICHMOND, Va. — If Dario Franchitti won last weekend’s IndyCar Series’ race at Iowa Speedway fighting the remnants of the flu, his competition is about to be... – Jun 27, 2009 at 1:00 AM 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

Scheckter returns to IndyCar Series by Curt Cavin

Tomas Scheckter is back in the IndyCar Series, scheduled to drive the No. 23 car of Dreyer&Reinbold Racing at this weekend’s race in Milwaukee. Milka Duno has driven the car... – May 28, 2009 at 2:49 PM in Indy Racing League

'Rookie' Tagliani, 36, excited about trying to qualify for first race at Speedway by Steve Ballard

After 8 years in Champ Car, he makes Indy debut as 36-year-old rookie At age 36, with a wealth of open-wheel racing experience, Canadian Alex Tagliani is not the typical... – May 15, 2009 at 2:28 AM in Indy Racing League

Pit Pass: Moraes learns quickly in an Indy car by indystar

AsMario Moraestells it, his first time on an oval racetrack was almost his last. At last year’s preseason test at Homestead Miami Speedway, the then-rookie got his first... – May 15, 2009 at 1:44 AM in Indy Racing League

Scott Dixon building momentum for May by Steve Ballard

After two rough starts, Dixon looks ready to defend his Indy title KANSAS CITY, Kan. — In less than two hours Sunday at Kansas Speedway, Scott Dixon went from being on the... – Apr 27, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Indy Racing League

Rahal can't wait for his new Indy car by Steve Ballard

KANSAS CITY, Kan. —Graham Rahalhas a number of reasons to be more confident about his second Indianapolis 500 than he was last year heading into his first. He and his team... – Apr 27, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Indy Racing League

Dixon wins at Kansas Speedway by indystar

KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Scott Dixon took advantage of Ryan Briscoe’s tough-luck pit stop with 47 laps left, then held off Helio Castroneves down the stretch to win the Road... – Apr 26, 2009 at 8:17 PM in Indy Racing League

Rahal takes pole for IndyCar's first race on oval this season by Steve Ballard

KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Not only does Graham Rahal have the prime starting position for today’s IndyCar Series race at Kansas Speedway, he has the rest of the 22-car field... – Apr 26, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Indy Racing League

Fisher has race sponsorship, but she worries about keeping it by Steve Ballard

KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Sarah Fisher was uncharacteristically nervous before her qualifying run Saturday at Kansas Speedway, which she said is indicative of the pressure she is... – Apr 26, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Indy Racing League

Weather forces suspension of truck race by indystar

KANSAS CITY, Kan. — The NASCAR truck race at Kansas Speedway was suspended due to thunderstorms and will resume on Monday. Ron Hornaday Jr. earned the pole for the... – Apr 26, 2009 at 1:00 AM in NASCAR

Rahal earns pole for Kansas IRL race by indystar

KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Graham Rahal earned his second pole in three races and will be joined on the front row by surprising teammate Robert Doornbos for Sunday’s Road Runner... – Apr 25, 2009 at 7:16 PM in Indy Racing League