Stories tagged with "race car"

12-car wreck takes out Patrick by indystar

Winner Stewart praises driver in her ‘tough day’ during NASCAR debut DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Even as her mangled race car belched steam from its radiator in the... – Feb 14, 2010 at 12:00 AM in NASCAR

New leader of Westfield association to recruit more members by Carrie Ritchie

The Downtown Westfield Neighborhood Association’s new leader is determined to inspire people to visit the city. “I’m trying to find the best ways to make sure... – Dec 24, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Westfield

Racing back into Bearcats by indystar

Purchasing the Stutz Business Center to rent to small companies and artists combined Indianapolis businessman Turner Woodard’s loves of real estate, art and racing (the... – Dec 04, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Entertainment

Johnson's on cruise control by indystar

Win at Phoenix puts driver of No. 48 on brink of 4th straight title Jimmie Johnson rebounded from a rare bad race with a dominating victory in the Checker O’Reilly Auto Parts... – Nov 16, 2009 at 12:49 AM in NASCAR

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

His knack for business takes Stewart to victory lane by indystar

When muffler shop owner Ralph Potter met Tony Stewart 20 years ago, he already knew the “Rushville Rocket” could drive a race car. Eventually, they’d win more... – Jul 19, 2009 at 1:00 AM in John Ketzenberger

Brad Pitt buys painting at top modern art fair by USA Today

To view this presentation, you need to install the Flash plug-in GET IT NOW BASEL, Switzerland (AP) — Brad Pitt was the star attraction at this year's edition of... – Jun 10, 2009 at 3:37 PM in Entertainment

Castroneves crashes during qualifying, will start at the back by Curt Cavin

Briscoe gets the pole at Milwaukee after Indy 500 winner wrecks in warm-up lap WEST ALLIS, Wis. — Indianapolis 500 winner Helio Castroneves had a crashed race car Saturday at... – May 31, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Indy Racing League

Reutimann wins rain-shortened Coke 600 by indystar

CONCORD, N.C. — David Reutimann has won the rain-shortened Coca-Cola 600 for his first victory at NASCAR’s top level. Reutimann took the lead when he gambled and... – May 25, 2009 at 7:34 PM in NASCAR

500 veteran Davey Hamilton on Speedway: 'This place is magic' by Phillip Wilson

It’s as if Davey Hamilton is drawn to Indianapolis and just can’t accept walking away. The Indy 500 means too much to the oldest driver in today’s field.... – May 24, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Indy Racing League

Big dedication on parade in a little race car by Will Higgins

Some people golf, others bowl. Dean Stemen squeezes into a miniature race car and enters parades. Stemen is a Shriner, a member of Indianapolis’ Murat Shrine 500 Club. For... – May 23, 2009 at 2:36 AM in Marion County

Catching up with . . . Dale Crabtree by Rockpile47

Who:Dale Crabtree of Indianapolis finished third in the Monopoly U.S. National Championship in Washington, D.C. Although he had played the game as a child, he got interested in it... – May 11, 2009 at 1:00 AM in People

Wheldon: Don't forget about me by Phillip Wilson

Dan Wheldon has become a forgotten man, even though his mug is on the Borg-Warner Trophy. He won the 2005 Indianapolis 500, but racing perspective can quickly shift gears in a... – May 11, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Indy Racing League

Dancing up front by Curt Cavin

Amid ever-changing grid, Castroneves takes 500 pole Twenty-seven qualifying attempts, seven withdrawn cars, six others bumped, three crashes, two runs disallowed and emerging... – May 10, 2009 at 1:54 AM in Indy Racing League

Helio's back in Indy, says not going anywhere by Curt Cavin

Team owner Roger Penske couldn’t wait to tell Helio Castroneves that Paul Tracy has been “whining” about losing the 2002 Indianapolis 500, but Castroneves wanted... – May 07, 2009 at 2:08 AM in Indy Racing League

Castroneves to race Sunday at Long Beach after acquittal by Curt Cavin

LONG BEACH, Calif. — Helio Castroneves exchanged text messages Friday with his employer minutes after being cleared of U.S. tax evasion charges. “We’re ready for... – Apr 18, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Indy Racing League