Stories tagged with "mike conway"

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

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

At midseason, Ganassi, Penske winners, while George not so lucky by Curt Cavin

A 17-race IndyCar Series schedule passed the midpoint last weekend at Watkins Glen (N.Y.) International. As is the norm, there have been several winners and losers, with Helio... – Jul 09, 2009 at 12:50 AM in Indy Racing League

IRL's Briscoe wins pole at The Glen by indystar

WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. — Ryan Briscoe has won the pole for the Camping World Grand Prix at Watkins Glen International. Briscoe won his second straight pole Saturday on the 11-curve,... – Jul 04, 2009 at 6:15 PM in Indy Racing League

Dixon, Franchitti finish 1-2 after Castroneves' crash by Curt Cavin

RICHMOND, Va. — Ganassi Racing’s red cars won Saturday night’s IndyCar Series race at Richmond International Raceway thanks to a timely yellow flag. Scott Dixon... – Jun 28, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Indy Racing League

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

An even mix of ovals, road courses in 2010 by Curt Cavin

NEWTON, Iowa — The Indy Racing League has identified 18 venues for its 2010 schedule, and there will be one major change. For the first time in IndyCar Series history, there... – Jun 22, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Indy Racing League

Nothing goes right for Castroneves by Curt Cavin

WEST ALLIS, Wis. — It was something of a lost weekend for Indianapolis 500 winner Helio Castroneves, even though he gained the most positions in Sunday’s A.J. Foyt 225... – Jun 01, 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

Another chance for Curry by Curt Cavin

D&R competition chief has four drivers in Sunday’s race Dreyer&Reinbold competition director Larry Curry says he is a changed man in many respects. And yet he... – May 21, 2009 at 1:54 AM in Indy Racing League

Final qualifying countdown by Curt Cavin

Veteran Scheckter among 13 drivers preparing to fight for last 11 starting spots Tomas Scheckter is expected to join the Indianapolis 500 hunt today as the final push to make the... – May 14, 2009 at 12:40 AM in Indy Racing League

500 hopefuls to get back on track by Curt Cavin

At least a dozen potential qualifiers — including the newly confirmed Oriol Servia — are expected to be on the track Thursday as practice resumes at noon for the... – May 13, 2009 at 4:12 PM in Indy Racing League

500 hopefuls to get back on track by Curt Cavin

At least a dozen potential qualifiers — including the newly confirmed Oriol Servia — are expected to be on the track Thursday as practice resumes at noon for the... – May 13, 2009 at 2:03 PM in

500 rookie Conway out of hospital by Steve Ballard

Indianapolis 500 rookie Mike Conway, who crashed in practice Sunday morning at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, was released from Methodist Hospital today. Conway, 25, was hospitalized... – May 11, 2009 at 3:20 PM in

Sharp at the end by Curt Cavin

Facing a major scheduling dilemma, Scott Sharp grabs a spot on final run Scott Sharp nervously sat in his race car Sunday evening, mentally trying to wiggle out of a scheduling... – May 11, 2009 at 1:41 AM in Indy Racing League

Preaching patience to rookies by Curt Cavin

Orientation requires drivers to resist urge to immediately lay down blistering laps Six new Indianapolis 500 drivers begin applying time-tested advice today as practice begins at... – May 05, 2009 at 1:59 AM in Indy Racing League

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

Duno back on IRL roster for Kansas race by Curt Cavin

Milka Dunowill rejoin the IndyCar Series this weekend in preparation for the race at Kansas Speedway. Duno, a veteran of 18 series races over the past two season, will partner with... – Apr 24, 2009 at 3:41 PM in Indy Racing League

'Past winner' Tracy on 500 entry list by Steve Ballard

Four past winners and another driver who believes he should be a fifth headline the entry list announced Monday for the 93rd Indianapolis 500. The 28 confirmed driver-car... – Apr 21, 2009 at 1:58 AM in Indy Racing League

Helio, Danica join 500 field by Steve Ballard

Four past winners and four rookies are among the 40 entries announced today for the 93rd Indianapolis 500 on May 24. Helio Castroneves (2001-02); Dan Wheldon (2005); Dario... – Apr 20, 2009 at 12:37 PM in Indy Racing League