Stories tagged with "laps"

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

Hamlin triumphs, Johnson ups lead by indystar

Three-time defending champion has 118-point advantage in the Chase MARTINSVILLE, Va. — Denny Hamlin didn’t need to do anything funny to exact his revenge from Jimmie... – Oct 26, 2009 at 12:00 AM in NASCAR

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

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

Who's winning? In this event, many don't care by Nat Newell

Figure 8 racing provides fans thrill of unavoidable crashes John Henry came to his first three-hour World Figure 8 Championship two years ago and couldn’t believe the... – Sep 13, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Motorsports

Martin on pole for final push by indystar

11 drivers are vying for final 8 spots in Chase for the championship Mark Martin’s final push for a spot in NASCAR’s Chase for the championship will start from the best... – Sep 12, 2009 at 12:00 AM in NASCAR

Kahne pulls away to second win of year by indystar

HAMPTON, Ga. — Kasey Kahne gave himself a huge boost in the Chase for the Championship with a victory Sunday night at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Kahne jumped from 11th to sixth... – Sep 07, 2009 at 12:00 AM in NASCAR

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

It's Briscoe by an eyelash at finish over Dixon by Curt Cavin

Team Penske driver adds to his championship lead by barely edging out Ganassi Racing rival at the line at Chicagoland JOLIET, Ill. — Ryan Briscoe did his best Sam Hornish Jr.... – Aug 30, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Indy Racing League

Franchitti's flag-to-flag domination by indystar

Ganassi driver leads every lap and draws closer to points lead SONOMA, Calif. — Dario Franchitti hoisted a celebratory glass of red wine to his lips in a long-awaited moment... – Aug 24, 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

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

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

Webber edges Barrichello for German F-1 GP pole by indystar

NUERBURGRING, Germany — Red Bull’s Mark Webber earned the pole position for Formula One’s German Grand Prix ahead of Brawn GP’s Rubens Barrichello on... – Jul 12, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Motorsports

Martin wins at Chicagoland by indystar

JOLIET, Ill. — Mark Martin has won at Chicagoland Speedway, getting the strong jump off the double-file restart with two laps left to win his series-high fourth race of the... – Jul 12, 2009 at 12:44 AM in NASCAR

Hawaii 5-0: He knows marathons in all states by Mark Dent

NOBLESVILLE, Ind. — The man loves to run. The fact that Dan Lutes knows the temperature — 32 degrees — of the first marathon he ran, or that he could tell you he... – Jun 27, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Sports

Braun passes Kyle Busch for lead and 1st truck win by indystar

BROOKLYN, Mich. — Colin Braun took advantage of an unintentional block by a lapped truck to pass Kyle Busch and race to his first NASCAR truck win Saturday at Michigan... – Jun 14, 2009 at 1:00 AM in NASCAR

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

Still-sore Kanaan driving on adrenaline by indystar

FORT WORTH, Texas — Tony Kanaan’s ribs are still sore and wrapped up, and his knees are bruised from that hard crash at the Indianapolis 500. “I’m better,... – Jun 05, 2009 at 10:39 PM in Indy Racing League