Stories tagged with "racetrack"

Speedway project to break ground today by indystar

After years of planning, the first physical signs of Speedway’s $500 million redevelopment project will begin with a groundbreaking today. Town and Marion County leaders,... – Nov 19, 2009 at 1:27 AM in West Marion County

Main Street groundbreaking Thursday is 1st step of Speedway's redevelopment by Josh Duke

After years of planning and talk, the first physical signs of Speedway’s $500 million redevelopment project will begin with a groundbreaking Thursday. Town and Marion County... – Nov 18, 2009 at 3:19 PM in West Marion County

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

Racing talk starts early in school by Cindy Marshall

Arlington Elementary 2nd-graders get a taste of the sport from IRL’s Barnhart A second-grade class at Arlington Elementary got a lesson in racing at the Indianapolis Motor... – Sep 30, 2009 at 8:50 PM in South Marion County

Race car honors local Brownsburg fire crews by Josh Duke

Though drag-racing fans could be excused for missing it, the Brownsburg Fire Territory was recognized this past weekend at the MAC Tools U.S. Nationals at O’Reilly Raceway... – Sep 09, 2009 at 9:03 PM in Brownsburg

First-round matchup means a lot by Steve Ballard

Crew chief Venables at center of race between Pedregon, Worsham CLERMONT, Ind. — Neither side portrayed it as a grudge match, but the first-round Funny Car matchup Monday at... – Sep 08, 2009 at 12:00 AM in NHRA

Kyle Busch back in Chase race by indystar

He ends slump with victory at Bristol and moves into contention for the Chase BRISTOL, Tenn. — Kyle Busch saved his season Saturday night by winning a gutsy side-by-side... – Aug 23, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Indy Racing League

Eury having fun again after split from Earnhardt by Steve Ballard

Longtime crew chief says it was time for his friend and cousin to ‘try something’ JOLIET, Ill. —Tony Eury Jr.is back at the racetrack this weekend for the first... – Jul 11, 2009 at 2:45 AM in NASCAR

Stewart would love to see Newman win at Brickyard by Steve Ballard

Nothing will equal the feeling Tony Stewart had in 2005 after conquering Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the first time, but a third Allstate 400 at the Brickyard victory later... – Jul 09, 2009 at 1:00 AM in NASCAR

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

Cup leader Stewart wrecks car in Pocono practice by indystar

LONG POND, Pa. — Tony Stewart lost his pole position and will start from the back of the pack for the Pocono 500 after wrecking his car during practice at Pocono Raceway on... – Jun 06, 2009 at 3:25 PM in Motorsports

Racetrack designer will help with set for '500' movie by Mark Ambrogi

Paxton Waters will help make set authentic for the movie ‘500’ Carmel architect Paxton Waters has made quite a name for himself in designing racecourses. Waters, 57,... – May 23, 2009 at 12:05 AM in Westfield

'Racinos' are gaming industry's bright spot by indystar

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Revenue and jobs at the nation’s gambling halls fell last year as Americans became less willing to risk their money, according to a report... – May 18, 2009 at 2:27 PM in Business

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

More mature Patrick controls emotions by Steve Ballard

The newest spokeswoman for the milk industry never is going to let herself be cowed by anyone, but Danica Patrick is making a concerted effort this season to keep her emotions... – May 08, 2009 at 1:35 AM in Indy Racing League

100 years of thrills at the Speedway by Will Higgins

If you were to try to build something as colossal as the Indianapolis Motor Speedway today, you’d be hard-pressed not to ask for public help. It would be a government... – May 01, 2009 at 2:48 AM in Indy Racing League

Making extremely economical cars by Bruce Smith

High school students create super-efficient cars, with some getting more than 1,000 miles per gallon A team of teens from Avon High School learned this week just how many extra... – Apr 29, 2009 at 10:34 PM in Hendricks County

Martin claims 3rd pole of season by indystar

AVONDALE, Ariz. — Mark Martin won his third pole of the season Friday, taking the top spot at Phoenix International Raceway. Martin ran a lap at 133.814 mph in his Hendrick... – Apr 18, 2009 at 1:00 AM in NASCAR

LeAnn Rimes to sing national anthem at Ky. Derby by USA Today

LOUISVILLE (AP) — Country music star LeAnn Rimes will help start a new tradition at the Kentucky Derby this year.Churchill Downs says Rimes will be the first national... – Apr 16, 2009 at 10:03 AM in Entertainment

Emotional Kyle Busch rules by indystar

After recent near misses at Bristol, he wins BRISTOL, Tenn. — Kyle Busch was furious when his pit crew cost him a victory at Bristol Motor Speedway, where he angrily ditched... – Mar 23, 2009 at 1:00 AM in NASCAR