Phelps mapping new course May 14, 2009
Besides, I still love to swim, said Phelps, who has entered this weekends United States Grand Prix event in Charlotte, N.C., his first competition since Beijing. Phelps plans to retire after the 2012 Olympics, never to return. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Hang a Left.... May 8, 2009
But at Indianapolis, his only experience came during the 2005 and 2006 F1 United States Grand Prix as a test driver. In that event the drivers went in the opposite direction to which the Indy 500 and Brickyard 400 are run, using the infield course that incorporates only the frontstretch of the two-and-a-half mile oval. (FOX59, IN)
KRIKORIAN: Rahal will enjoy the LBGP from the sidelines Apr 12, 2009
He competed in the European Formula Three the next year, and near the end of the season raced for Wolf's Formula One team at the United States Grand Prix and the Canadian Grand Prix. Rahal entered the CART series in 1982, became a consistent winner on the circuit, started his own team in 1991, became the last owner-driver to win an Indy Car championship, and brought aboard as a minority owner in 1996 a chap named David Letterman. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Local racing legend dies at age 81 Mar 25, 2009
Ruby won seven times on the USAC Championship Car Series in his career and also had endurance racing victories in the 24 Hours of Daytona, the 12 Hours of Sebring and the United States Grand Prix. But he is best known for the race he didn t win. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Car notes: Preview of Formula 1 season Mar 15, 2008
There will be no United States Grand Prix this season as the Indianapolis Motor Speedway became the latest American venue to reach an impasse with F-1 czar Bernie Ecclestone. Traction control has been eliminated, putting more car control back in the hands of the drivers. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Rearview mirror| Oct 18, 2007
United States Grand Prix. Hamilton secures back-to-back wins by finishing first at Indianapolis 1. (iAfrica.com)
STR Finalizes 2008 Driver Lineup Aug 12, 2007
Driving for BWM Sauber in place of the injured Robert Kubica, Vettel earned one point for finishing eighth in the United States Grand Prix ... In 2006, STR scored one constructor point (eighth-place finish by Liuzzi at the United States Grand Prix) while Super Aguri had zero points. (Suite101.com)
Indy special to drivers, fans and, yes, me Jul 29, 2007
That first time at IMS was for the 2005 United States Grand Prix. Not exactly a good first impression after the debacle of 14 of 20 cars not competing due to tire issues. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Stoner powers ahead of rival Rossi Jul 24, 2007
IF CASEY Stoner's mesmerising victory in the United States Grand Prix wasn't perfection, then it's as close as it gets. Stoner was untouchable at Laguna Seca, claiming a rare triple crown on the way to his sixth win of the season, a performance he described as his finest moment in MotoGP.. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Stoner Wins at Laguna Seca Jul 24, 2007
A dominant display by Casey Stoner saw him lead the Red Bull United States Grand Prix from start to finish. With his sixth win of the season, the 21 year old Australian has now extended his lead at the championship to 44 points with seven races remaining. (Suite101.com)
Roaring into Indy Jul 19, 2007
Less than four days after telling Formula One czar Bernie Ecclestone that IMS wasn't interested in hosting a ninth straight United States Grand Prix in 2008, Tony George announced MotoGP was coming to Indy. You don't suppose George had this all mapped out before slamming the door on Ecclestone. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Liuzzi and Speed Feel F1 Heat Jul 18, 2007
Liuzzi scored the team s only point, finishing eighth in the United States Grand Prix ... Substituting for the injured Robert Kubica, Vettel scored one point by finishing eighth in the United States Grand Prix in June. (Suite101.com)
Formula One leaves Indianapolis Jul 17, 2007
The United States Grand Prix at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway will not be on the 2008 Formula One schedule after eight consecutive annual events since 2000 ... It has been a pleasure having the United States Grand Prix at Indianapolis, and I hope that as we approach our Centennial Era at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, an opportunity might present itself that would allow its return. (Brownstown Jackson County Banner, IN)
U.S. Grand Prix ditched for 2008 Jul 13, 2007
"However, we have agreed to leave the door open for a potential future date. "It has been a pleasure having the United States Grand Prix at Indianapolis, and I hope that as we approach our Centennial Era at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, an opportunity might present itself that would allow its return," he added. Indianapolis, home of the Indy 500, may however be remembered more in Formula One circles for the disastrous six-car fiasco of 2005 when all the Michelin-shod teams withdrew for safety... (CNN -- International)
''Desperate Housewives'' Actor James Denton to Serve as Grand Marshal of the Allstate(R) 400 at the Brickyard(R) Jul 10, 2007
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway is the world's largest spectator sporting facility and is the annual home of three of the world's most prestigious races: the Indianapolis 500, the United States Grand Prix at Indianapolis and the Allstate 400 at the Brickyard. The Speedway, with its 2. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Edward Gorman, Motor Racing Correspondent Jul 7, 2007
7 million for the United States Grand Prix in Indianapolis last month, when he scored his second victory, underlining the impact, as the company put it, that a local hero can have on a sport. At the track there were thousands of new Hamilton fans enjoying a first glimpse of their new hero, distinctive in his smokey yellow helmet as he ripped round the circuit in a gusty wind at the wheel of his McLaren MP4-22. (Times Online)
No easing of tension at McLaren Jun 29, 2007
He frequently referred to his 22-year-old British rookie as Hamilton, rather than Lewis, and he also said he was unable to explain why a McLaren team member said he was frustrated during the United States Grand Prix. He said also that he had no idea why team chief Ron Dennis had said that he had moved to bar his drivers from talking about each other at certain news briefings and meetings. (iAfrica.com)
Hamilton holds off tailgater Alonso Jun 19, 2007
For 73 heart-stopping laps he and McLaren teammate Fernando Alonso turned the United States Grand Prix into the OK Corral on wheels, as the defending champion gunned for Hamilton. If this doesn't sell F1 to the Americans, nothing will. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Paris Air Show 2007: Bombardier Teams with Vodafone McLaren Mercedes Formula One Driver Lewis Hamilton Jun 19, 2007
Fresh from his first Grand Prix career victory at the Canadian Grand Prix on June 10 and subsequently, his United States Grand Prix victory on June 17, Lewis Hamilton personifies what the Bombardier Learjet brand stands for: speed, power, agility and performance. "Bombardier is delighted to name Lewis Hamilton as Learjet Brand Ambassador", said Pierre Gabriel Cote, president, Bombardier Business Aircraft. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Lewis has eye of the Tiger Jun 18, 2007
The Hamilton fairytale may have stretched credibility to near breaking point but expecting the world's greatest golfer to down tools at the US Open at Oakmont and head west to Indianapolis for the United States Grand Prix on Sunday was surely too much to expect. Another time, maybe. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Smooth Hamilton clinches American dream Jun 18, 2007
Lewis Hamilton, of Great Britain, celebrates after winning the United States Grand Prix at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway ... Britain's Lewis Hamilton won the United States Grand Prix today, underlining his extraordinary talent with a near-perfect display at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway ... Lewis Hamilton, of Great Britain, celebrates after winning the United States Grand Prix at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
The Mark of Lewis Hamilton Jun 18, 2007
And after the United States Grand Prix held in this very speedway, Lewis Hamilton did make a name for himself by legitimately making his mark as a true force in Formula 1. Nobody saw it coming. (Suite101.com)
Hamilton Wins at Indianapolis Jun 18, 2007
The two silver Mercedes - McLaren cars dominated the United States Grand Prix when the world's best drivers visited the iconic American circuit. Lewis Hamilton s dream run in North America continues with another pole position leading to an all the way Grand Prix victory. (Suite101.com)
Hamilton holds off Alonso to claim his second win Jun 18, 2007
BRITAIN'S Lewis Hamilton won the United States Grand Prix yesterday, underlining his extraordinary talent with a near-perfect display of racing at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The rookie managed to resist a strong challenge from his Spanish McLaren team-mate, and reigning world champion, Fernando Alonso and record his second consecutive victory. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Teen Vettel delighted with debut run Jun 18, 2007
FORMULA One rookie Sebastian Vettel was delighted by his United States Grand Prix debut on Saturday when he clocked the seventh-fastest time in qualifying. The 19-year-old German was handed his unexpected chance in the BMW when regular driver Robert Kubica suffered a terrifying crash at the Canadian Grand Prix last weekend. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Hamilton makes it two in a row Jun 18, 2007
Lewis Hamilton continued to upend the formula one form book yesterday with a close-fought victory over his team-mate Fernando Alonso in the United States grand prix. Alonso now knows that the pressure on him is intensifying to beat Hamilton on the race track if he is to prevent his world championship crown being prised from his grasp by the 22-year-old British driver. (Guardian Unlimited)
McLaren has edge on once-dominant Ferrari in Formula One Jun 17, 2007
INDIANAPOLIS The one constant in the seven years since the United States Grand Prix came to Indianapolis has been Michael Schumacher. The German ace drove his Ferrari to five victories and two runner-up finishes on the road course at the historic Indianapolis Motor Speedway. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Double first Jun 17, 2007
Lewis Hamilton surprised even himself by taking his second pole position in succession during qualifying for today's United States Grand Prix, the Englishman beating his team-mate, Fernando Alonso, to give McLaren the front row of the grid. The Ferraris of Felipe Massa and Kimi Raikkonen will start third and fourth, ahead of the BMW of Nick Heidfeld. (Guardian Unlimited)
Kubica's crash will keep him out of USGP Jun 16, 2007
Ad Links BMW Sauber's Robert Kubica has been ruled out of this Sunday's United States Grand Prix in Indianapolis. Kubica suffered a concussion and sprained ankle in a dramatic crash last Sunday in Montreal. (News & Observer -- Sports)
U.S. Grand Prix Jun 15, 2007
Speed hasn't scored a point, which go to the top eight positions in each race in F/1, in 24 starts heading into this weekend's United States Grand Prix at Indianapolis. He's been ninth twice, including three weeks ago in Monaco, and he's been in the top half of the 22-car field in five other races. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Advantage Hamilton| Jun 15, 2007
Lewis Hamilton will step into his McLaren Mercedes-Benz car this weekend determined to take full advantage of the momentum that has made him Formula 1's best-ever rookie by winning Sunday's United States Grand Prix. Shrugging aside the controversy fanned into life by team-mate and rival Fernando Alonso's comments that suggested British favouritism, Hamilton intends to follow up his maiden win in Montreal last Sunday with another stirring triumph at 'the brickyard. (iAfrica.com)
Starting grid Jun 15, 2007
United States Grand Prix. Site: Indianapolis. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Next big thing? Jun 14, 2007
Which makes Hamilton all the more notable as he heads for Indianapolis and Sunday's United States Grand Prix at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Hamilton is the first driver of African descent ever to race in Formula One. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
MOTORIN: Around the world of motorsports Jun 13, 2007
The United States Grand Prix is Sunday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, and the lone American in the field hopes for redemption. Scott Speed competes in the Formula One stateside event for the second straight year. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
This Week in Auto Racing June 15 - June 17 Jun 13, 2007
United States Grand Prix - Indianapolis Motor Speedway - Indianapolis, IN. Lewis Carl Hamilton was named after the great track and field athlete Carl Lewis. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Kubica released from hospital after F1 crash Jun 12, 2007
SI.com - Racing - F1 driver Kubica out of Montreal hospital - Tuesday June 12, 2007 12:58AM. F1 driver Kubica released from Montreal hospital. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Historic win sets standard for auto racing Jun 12, 2007
And the next stop for F1 is Indianapolis in next Sunday's United States Grand Prix. Formula One is the realm previously deemed impenetrable to all but drivers who were enormously wealthy and/or who could bring lucrative sponsorships with them. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
F1's Kubica leaves hospital after crash Jun 12, 2007
Thursday, March 15, 2007. Published: Jun 11, 2007Modified: Jun 11, 2007 9:16 PM. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Alonso praises Hamilton Jun 7, 2007
" Though both are confident, the two McLaren men recognise also that they are unlikely to dominate as easily in North America, where the F1 circus will remain for the United States Grand Prix a week later, as they did in Monaco. Alonso has tipped Ferrari as favourites for both Montreal and Indianapolis, and their Brazilian driver Felipe Massa, who was third at Monaco, where he finished more than a minute behind the two McLarens, has said he believes the Italian team will respond with a strong... (iAfrica.com)
Penske on the pole for both major races May 26, 2007
Winning here is the best feeling I've ever had, said Lloyd, who becomes the first driver to win on a road course and the track at Indy, having won the Indy Pro Series race on the IMS road course last year before the United States Grand Prix Formula One race. Miscellany. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
So far, so good - or not so good - on the tracks Apr 17, 2007
Hamilton will be at the United States Grand Prix at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on June 17 and is sure to be the center of attention. Danica Patrick (Andretti Green Racing) must win soon. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Juan Pablo Montoya's willingness to trade plenty of paint Sunday raised the emotions of both Tony Raines and Ryan Newman. Apr 3, 2007
Montoya's last straw with his McLaren Mercedes team occurred when he hit his own teammate, Kimi Raikkonen, from behind in the first turn of the opening lap of the United States Grand Prix at Indianapolis last June. "It's not my fault," an unhappy Raikkonen said. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
2007 IRL IndyCar schedule Mar 21, 2007
United States Grand Prix, Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Michael Schumacher. (USA Today -- Sports)
Formula One begins life without Michael Mar 16, 2007
Formula One wins (91), poles (68) championships (7), most consecutive championship titles (five), most consecutive race wins (seven in 2004), most race wins at the same GP (eight at the French Grand Prix), most second-place finishes (43), most podium finishes (154), most consecutive podium finishes (19 - from the 2001 United States Grand Prix until the 2002 Japanese Grand Prix), most points finishes (190), most laps leading (4741), most championship points (1,369), most consecutive race finished... (News & Observer -- Sports)
New wrinkles to rules and personnel will shape the 2007 Formula One season. Mar 16, 2007
For very different reasons, Australia, Monaco and the United States Grand Prix at Indianapolis are races you don't want to miss in this or any season. 1 of 2. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
IMS drivers Super Bowl predictions Feb 1, 2007
SCOTT SPEED (Formula One, 2006 United States Grand Prix starter, only American driver in F1): "Colts by three. Why the Colts? Because I've been to Indy and never have been to Chicago. I plan to host the USA Super Bowl party in the Austrian village Fuschl am See, where my brother Alex and I live at the moment. Alex will be there to help gather the party people!". -credit: ims. (Motorsport.com)
CEO Bernie Ecclestone has a way to cure F1's illsin the United States: expand. Jan 27, 2007
LONDON -- Despite rumors to the contrary, the United States Grand Prix appears as if it may continue to call the Indianapolis Motor Speedway home after the one-year current extension to its contract expires after the race this June. In a rare one-on-one interview in his Formula One headquarters in London, Bernie Ecclestone, the series' president and CEO, recently told SI.comthat despite talks with other possible venues, Indianapolis is still high on his list to continue. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
