Newman had big passion for auto racing Oct 3, 2008
Tony George, the chief executive officer of Indianapolis Motor Speedway and founder of the Indy Racing League, said: To all his fans worldwide and those close to him in our racing community, we share a deep sense of loss, but cherish the many fond memories we will forever carry with us. . (MSNBC -- Movies)
Race driver Castroneves heads to court in tax case Oct 3, 2008
077 mph at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis. Helio Castroneves is facing federal tax charges in Miami. (Florida Times-Union)
Coronado Speed Festival is this weekend Sep 25, 2008
Formula One: Teams ask Bernie Ecclestone to resolve differences with Indianapolis Motor Speedway boss Tony George so that the United States Grand Prix can be returned to the 2009 schedule. Red flags. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
MOTOR SPORTS Winless Gordon wins Dover pole Sep 20, 2008
NASCAR tire trouble: Goodyear will test its NASCAR tires at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway twice in the next three weeks as it tries to solve the durability problem it had at the Brickyard this summer ... New IRL engine: Five engine manufacturers, Honda and four unidentified competitors, left a two-day meeting at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway this week with homework assignments. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Goodyear to test tires at Indy twice in 3 weeks Sep 20, 2008
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -Goodyear will test its NASCAR tires at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway twice in the next three weeks as it tries to solve the durability problem it had at the Brickyard this summer. The manufacturer was criticized after tires it brought to the track in July wore out so often that NASCAR had to call cautions every 10 to 12 laps for tire changes in the Allstate 400. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Indiana river town proud of house boat Sep 20, 2008
Jake Gagne: Ramona rider, 14, wins his second straight Red Bull U.S. Rookies Cup motorcycle road race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway becoming the youngest racer to win at the fabled facility to finish fourth in the final standings. Gagne then finishes eighth in Red Bull International Cup finals. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Engines manufacturers get homework Sep 20, 2008
Five engine manufacturers left a two-day meeting at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway this week with homework assignments. We had a couple of good days of meetings with (several engine) manufacturers back in town in a continuation of the process begun in late June with the initial roundtable, said Brian Barnhart, the Indy Racing League's president of competition and operations. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Italy's Rossi gets milestone victory at a timeless track Sep 18, 2008
Rossi moved close to clinching his sixth MotoGP championship the Formula One circuit of motorcycles by winning the first world championship motorcycle road race staged on the infield road course at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway ... Jake Gagne, 14, whose victory in the Red Bull U.S. Rookies Cup race Saturday made him the youngest racer to win an event at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Rossi wins Indy after race halted by rain Sep 16, 2008
The victory on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway's 4 ... 2-kilometer) Indianapolis Motor Speedway, with rider, country, make of motorcyle, time. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Rossi beats Stoner to the pole in US Sep 15, 2008
776 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the fabled circuit that is hosting motorcycle racing for the first time since 1909. Rossi was delighted to capture a historic pole position in the series first appearance at The Brickyard. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Rossi rolls to pole position for MotoGP at Indy Sep 14, 2008
By Travis Braun, USA TODAY INDIANAPOLIS Italian Valentino Rossi qualified first for the inaugural MotoGP motorcycle race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Saturday, ending championship-rival Casey Stoner's bid for an eighth consecutive pole position ... IRL IndyCar Series driver Danica Patrick made an appearance at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Saturday for the watch company Tissot, and said she now truly appreciates MotoGP racing. (USA Today -- Sports)
Rossi takes Indy MotoGP pole Sep 14, 2008
6-mile Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course, which incorporates part of Indy's famed oval. "The layout is good," he said. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Luthi injures thumb in crash at Indy Sep 14, 2008
INDIANAPOLIS Thomas Luthi of Switzerland avoided serious injuries in a crash during practice Saturday in the 250cc class at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The 22-year-old rider, who competes for the Emmi-Caffe Latte team, got too high exiting the 11th turn, flipped over the handle bars, landed hard on his back and struck his head on the asphalt. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
West revels in the rain as downpour greets races return to Indianapolis Sep 14, 2008
INDIANAPOLIS (Indiana): Australia s Anthony West was fastest in Friday s MotoGP practice as as heavy rain greeted the return of competitive motorcycle racing to the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Kawasaki rider West, revelling in the wet, slippy conditions, clocked 1:53. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Texans-Ravens game pushed back to Nov. 9 Sep 14, 2008
Valentino Rossi of Italy has won the pole position for today s inaugural Red Bull Indianapolis GP at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, ending a streak of seven straight poles for Australia s Casey Stoner. Today's headlines. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Hayden's homecoming at inaugural MotoGP at Indy Sep 13, 2008
In some respects, the historic Indianapolis Motor Speedway is already a second home for Hayden. He's done several exhibitions on the 2. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Motorcycles Getting Cleaned With Ease Sep 13, 2008
INDIANAPOLIS -- A new business near the Indianapolis Motor Speedway is hoping to lure in motorcycle enthusiasts in town for this weekend's MotoGP race with the promise of an automated bike wash like no other. The is the only motorcycle cleaning process of its kind in the country, Indianapolis television station WRTV reported. (Click2Houston, TX)
NASCAR's Johnson flooded by good feelings Sep 13, 2008
" . . . Gordon said when he and Juan Pablo Montoya, then a Formula One driver with Team Williams, swapped rides for a day a few years ago at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, with Gordon taking a lap in Montoya's F1 car and Montoya touring the Brickyard in Gordon's 3,500-pound stock car, "I would've figured that as soon as he made a lap in my car, he would've said, 'I never want to drive these cars,' " Gordon said. Shortly after that swap session, Gordon said he went to Barcelona to attend an F1 race... (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Irish cagers to play at Lucas Stadium Sep 10, 2008
More than a dozen enshrined members of the Basketball Hall of Fame are expected to participate on the famed course that includes four holes inside the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Last year, the Greater Boston Convention and Visitor's Bureau estimated the event's effect on its local economy to reach nearly 10 million. (Niles Star, MI)
The deadly skies: Crashes threaten air races Sep 8, 2008
On the ground, Daytona International Speedway has had 27 race-related deaths since it opened in 1959, and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway has had 67 deaths, dating to the pre-500 races of 1909-10. But officials point out that both speedways hold more races each year than Reno's single event. (Boston Globe)
Read more... Sep 5, 2008
Events have already taken place at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Richmond International Raceway and Rockford Speedway as part of the effort. As part of this day of giving back, many tracks are planning fan events to go along with the drive. (PNN Online)
Richards and Ross fastest couple on the planet? Sep 4, 2008
According to Carl Bialik, The Numbers Guy at The Wall Street Journal: By many accounts, it's the Indianapolis 500, held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, with more than 250,000 seats. COMPILED BY P.K. DANIEL FROM NEWS SERVICES, ONLINE REPORTS. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Indianapolis welcomes Saints for workouts Sep 3, 2008
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway has added a NASCAR race, formerly hosted Formula One and in two weeks will hold its first motorcycle race. In this decade alone, the city has hosted the world championships in basketball and swimming; national championships in men's and women's basketball, track and field and gymnastics; the NBA Finals and the AFC Championship. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Championship Chase field nearly set Sep 1, 2008
It debuted at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in July and won the Brickyard 400 from the pole. It is now the first car to win a Sprint Cup race from the pole in 17 races at Auto Club Speedway. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
No catching Kyle this time Sep 1, 2008
I'll hop in the rental car, grab a shower at the hotel and then meet the boys in the lobby because I think practice is at 9 a.m."TIRE TESTS: Goodyear has tire tests scheduled Wednesday at Dover, Del., Sept. 16 at Atlanta and Oct. 14 at Homestead, Fla.The tire company, in conjunction with NASCAR, also has scheduled two tests at Indianapolis Motor Speedway -- Sept. 22-23 and Oct. 6-8 -- to work on finding a solution for the problems that plagued this season's race at the 2 1/2-mile track. or (704)... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Turbocharged engines on the IndyCar horizon Aug 24, 2008
A second round-table for engine manufacturers is scheduled Sept. 16-17 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. At the first meeting in June, the consensus was that turbochargers should be part of the new package when IndyCar unveils a new engine-car combination for the 2011 season. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Edwards takes pole at Bristol to keep momentum going Aug 23, 2008
Besides victories at Pocono Raceway and Michigan International Speedway, Edwards also was runner-up at Daytona International Speedway and Indianapolis Motor Speedway last month. Since finishing 40th at Talladega Superspeedway in April, Edwards has only two finishes outside top 10 in 14 races a 17th at New Hampshire in a rain-shortened event and a 32nd at Chicagoland Speedway, where his No. 99 Ford Fusion was headed for a top five before a mechanical failure. (USA Today -- Sports)
In Place of Fatigues, Business Suits Aug 21, 2008
Shawn James, 33, also a former Marine sergeant who grew up around the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, wants to improve the technology of hybrid engines. Alejandro Galicia, 40, an Army veteran, wants to expand BPI Plumbing, a business started by his uncle, to serve the military in the San Diego area. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Stewart's time to shine at Michigan Aug 17, 2008
It also recorded a 12th-place finish at Indianapolis Motor Speedway last month. Carl Edwards has fond memories of racing at MIS. The Roush-Fenway Racing driver made his Cup debut a strong one with a ride to 10th place in this event four seasons ago. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Anthony Wayne graduate traveled world for motor sports Aug 17, 2008
Shunck is currently working on the Indianapolis Motor Speedways Centennial Era celebration, which takes place from 2009-2011 ... He spent several years directing the media relations team at Michigan International Speedway, and has also worked for NASCAR, Championship Auto Racing Teams (CART), and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway ... He currently operates a sports and entertainment public relations and marketing company, working with entities such as Indianapolis Motor Speedway, FedEx, Mobil 1,... (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Federal shuttle bus rules tough on sports fans Aug 14, 2008
As it stands now, there won't be shuttles next May to bus 27,000 offsite fans combined to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the Indy 500 or next July for the Brickyard 400. The FTA responded to questions via e-mail after a request by The Associated Press to talk to an administration official by telephone. (AZCentral -- Business)
'What slump?' Aug 12, 2008
But in consecutive races for the first time this year, Busch failed to start or finish in the top 10 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Pocono Raceway, and the whispers of weakness began. After winning the pole at Pocono, Johnson said his No. 48 Chevrolet had closed the gap on Busch and questioned whether his former teammate could handle title pressure. (USA Today -- Sports)
Indy winners will appear at Darlington festival Aug 12, 2008
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame Museum will send four of its cars south to Darlington's two-day event. All four vehicles won the Indianapolis 500. (News & Observer -- Sports)
NASCAR seeks better Indy tire Aug 9, 2008
Advertisements Jim Utter and David Poole, Staff Writers WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. - NASCAR is planning multiple on-track tests in the coming months at Indianapolis Motor Speedway to work in conjunction with Sprint Cup Series drivers in developing a better tire to use at the track next season. Robin Pemberton, NASCAR's vice president of competition, said the tests will be held in conjunction with Goodyear and the dates and number of competitors involved will depend on drivers' schedules. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Teenage trio spending summer in fast company Aug 7, 2008
We've raced at a lot of great places and that's really cool, said Gagne, who will be racing on both the infield road course at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the famed Laguna Seca circuit in Monterey within the next month. Because I had never done much road racing, I'm a little surprised with my results. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Dunham called ‘poster boy’ for hallowed race Aug 7, 2008
On Wednesday, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway s Web page had a story telling of Dunham s July 25 death and place in the site s history, along with pictures from his racing days ... Dunham had an extraordinary memory and described his 1935 experiences in vivid detail, wrote Donald Davidson, historian for the Indianapolis Motor Speedway ... The 96-year-old Dunham, dubbed the poster boy for the Indy 500, was interviewed earlier this year for a video in conjunction with the Indianapolis Motor... (Santa Maria Times)
Opinion: Petty Enterprises should take keys from Kyle Aug 6, 2008
Eight races later, after the Allstate 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the team still was 41st, 273 points out of the top 35. The problem is that the team has been unable to build chemistry between driver and crew. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Former Indy driver dies Aug 6, 2008
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway said Weld died in Kansas City, Mo. where his company, Weld Racing Wheels, is based. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Brickies win permission to use 'Brickyard' name Aug 5, 2008
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway, nicknamed the Brickyard, has agreed to let the Hobart school district use its trademark moniker. "It's a unique name for us," said Hobart School Board member David Bigler, noting that the school district's teams are nicknamed the Brickies. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Touching the wall first Aug 5, 2008
Due to a tire blowout during the Brickyard 400, Lane's favorite NASCAR driver finished 38th at the renowned Indianapolis Motor Speedway. At the recent Mississippi Swimming Long Course State Championships held at Delta State, Lane, representing the Delta Aquatic Club, qualified for the upcoming South Zone meet against swimmers from other states in the 50, 100, 200 and 400-meter freestyle, as well as the 50 and 100-meter butterfly. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
A BADyear at the Brickyard Aug 5, 2008
I refer to Sundays disaster at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway as nothing more than six sets of heat races and a seven-lap trophy dash. One team member or spotter summed it up after the third or fourth competition yellow by saying on the scanner, Well it looks like its going to be an. (Brownstown Jackson County Banner, IN)
Obituaries for Aug. 4, 2008 Aug 4, 2008
Mr. Williamson also enjoyed Indianapolis Motor Speedway races, antique cars, and attending car shows. He was the son of the late Harry and Mabel Sydnor Williamson and the brother of the late Harry Williamson Jr. Survivors: Sons, Christopher Williamson and his wife, Donna of West Chester, who cared for him, and R. Bruce Williamson of New Stanton, Del. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Red-hot Johnson the Pocono pick Aug 3, 2008
Jimmie Johnson is a confident driver coming off his win last weekend at Indianapolis Motor Speedway and hes my favorite to make it to Victory Lane in Sundays Sprint Cup race at Pocono Raceway ... Two weeks after nearly pulling out a win at Chicagoland Speedway, Johnson won for the second time in three years at the Allstate 400 at the Brickyard last Sunday following a seven-lap sprint to the finish in the first Car-of-Tomorrow race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, where consistent tire... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Martin revved about career Aug 3, 2008
DARRON CUMMINGS/Associated PressMark Martin (right) signs an autograph for a fan after qualifying for the Allstate 400 at the Brickyard last week at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Today, Martin is looking to win at Pocono Raceway for the first time. (Florida Times-Union)
Tire wear issue inexcusable Aug 2, 2008
Last week I sang the praises of stock car racing at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. It is still one of the three biggest and most sought after races on the NASCAR circuit, but what a huge disappointment the race was last week. (Andalusia Star News, AL)
Johnson Powers to Victory in Drag Finish With Help From Q Aug 1, 2008
Q Motor Oil Technology Helps Jimmie Johnson Win Brickyard 400 and Add Second Win to Season Total HOUSTON, July 31 /PRNewswire/ -- The Q(R) racing oil under the hood of the No. 48 Lowe's Chevrolet helped Jimmie Johnson earn his second victory of the 2008 Sprint Cup season and pucker-up to the hallowed bricks at Indianapolis Motor Speedway last weekend. The caution-filled race led to a green-flag 7-lap sprint to the finish between Johnson and No. 99 driver Carl Edwards, where the Q racing oil in... (PR Newswire)
Harvick takes hit in Chase standings Jul 31, 2008
Kevin Harvick, driver of the #29 Shell/Pennzoil Chevrolet, smiles during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Allstate 400 at the Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 25, 2008 in Indianapolis, Indiana ... CHARLOTTE, N.C. - When Kurt Busch wrecked out of the race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, he just might have taken Kevin Harvick's championship hopes with him. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Newman: NASCAR bears `ultimate responsibility' Jul 31, 2008
PITTSFORD, N.Y. (AP) -NASCAR's apology went only so far with driver Ryan Newman, who held the governing body responsible for the tire fiasco that ruined the race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway last weekend. "NASCAR has the ultimate responsibility,'' Newman said Wednesday, during a visit to Buffalo Bills training camp in suburban Rochester. "They are the Barnum and Bailey. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Manufacturers in Cup for the long ride Jul 31, 2008
At Indianapolis Motor Speedway last week, Chevy had an 80,000-square-foot display featuring 40 vehicles, including many hybrids and more-fuel-efficient versions of the larger classes favored by race fans. "The NASCAR fan might arrive hours before an event, and they're looking for entertainment," Dolan said. (USA Today -- Sports)
Australia goes 1-for-2 on IndyCar Series schedule Jul 31, 2008
NASCAR Sprint Cup Vice President Robin Pemberton, apologizing for the Goodyear tire fiasco in the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday. Sponsored Links. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Jimmie Johnson to drive for Randy Moss at Bristol Jul 31, 2008
Jimmie Johnson celebrates after winning the NASCAR Allstate 400 at the Brickyard auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Sunday, July 27, 2008. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings). (Florida Times-Union)
Loudon won't host IRL race in '09 Jul 30, 2008
NASCAR apologizes for tire farce A NASCAR official apologized for the tire problems that ruined its prestigious race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway and vowed to avoid a repeat. A durability issue with the tires Goodyear brought to Indy forced NASCAR to call cautions every 10-12 laps Sunday to slow the action and force teams to change tires before they failed. (Boston Globe)
Photos: TREE Fund 2008 Tour des Trees Jul 30, 2008
" The TREE Fund Tour des Trees began July 21st in Indianapolis, Ind. at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, home of the Indy 500. The day ended nearly 100 miles later in Bloomington, and from there, riders traveled through Indiana with stops in Vincennes and New Harmony and then on to Carbondale, Ill. They completed their trek at the International Society of Arboriculture's Annual Conference in St. Louis, Mo. on July 26. The F.A. Bartlett Tree Expert Company is another long-time sponsor of the TREE... (PR Newswire)
Speedy apology Jul 30, 2008
Adam Jordan, tire specialist on the Carl Edwards team, checks tires after they came off the car during the Allstate 400 at the Brickyard at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Saturday in Indianapolis ... Published: Wednesday, July 30, 2008 6:17 AM EDT CHARLOTTE, N.C. NASCAR apologized Tuesday for the tire fiasco that ruined its prestigious race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway and vowed to avoid a repeat. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
NASCAR apologizes for tire fiasco Jul 30, 2008
Darron Cummings / APGoodyear technicians stand with damaged tires in the garage area at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday ... CHARLOTTE, N.C. - NASCAR apologized Tuesday for the tire fiasco that ruined its prestigious race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway and vowed to avoid a repeat. (MSNBC -- Sports)
NASCAR sorry for Brickyard 400 Jul 30, 2008
To that end, Pemberton said NASCAR is working with tire manufacturer Goodyear to dissect the cause of right-side tires not being able to withstand the wear from the abrasive Indianapolis Motor Speedway surface and disintegrating into a fine powder after just a handful of laps on each run ... A crewman from the Dave Blaney team runs with fresh tires from the garage area during the Allstate 400 at the Brickyard auto race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Sunday. (Florida Today)
Indy racing season begins, ends in Florida Jul 30, 2008
May 24 : Indianapolis Motor Speedway (oval). May 31 : The Milwaukee Mile (oval). (Florida Today)
Small leads Illinois Open Jul 30, 2008
NASCAR apologized for the tire fiasco that ruined its prestigious race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway and vowed to avoid a repeat. A durability issue with the tires Goodyear brought to Indy forced NASCAR to call cautions every 10 to 12 laps on Sunday to slow the action and force teams to change their tires before they failed. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
This Week In Auto Racing August 1 - August 3 Jul 30, 2008
It's been a very busy week for NASCAR in determining what went wrong with Sunday's tire-marred race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway ... "I just want to let everybody know and get ahead of that and try to put this behind us and we'll work hard, all of us that are involved at Indianapolis - from the tire manufacturer to NASCAR, to Indianapolis Motor Speedway," Pemberton said. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
NASCAR Apologizes Jul 30, 2008
(July 29, 2008)--NASCAR is apologizing for the tire fiasco that ruined Sunday's race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway and has already started working to avoid a repeat. Robin Pemberton, NASCAR's vice president of competition, says the organization is "sorry" for tire troubles during the Brickyard 400 and it is NASCAR's responsibility to make sure a similar situation doesn't happen again. (KWTX.com, TX)
SEC media days had to be a zoo Jul 30, 2008
There are probably those that would disagree with me, especially under the circumstances, but I thought the NASCAR race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway Sunday was awful. I'm not a big fan of "competition caution flags." My son called them something like "parental guidance," which I thought was very apt. (Bainbridge Post Searchlight, GA)
Tire woes leave drivers, fans flat Jul 30, 2008
The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. plans to return to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in the next four months to start testing tires for future races. The company's response to Sunday's Allstate 400 was expected. (Florida Times-Union)
Johnson riding momentum in 'wide open' title chase Jul 29, 2008
From the moment Johnson arrived at Indianapolis Motor Speedway he appeared at ease yet confident about his chances, even as concerns about tire wear grew among his peers. His No. 48 Chevrolet led several practices and claimed its first Brickyard pole position despite making some mistakes in the corners during his qualifying run. (USA Today -- Sports)
NASCAR must keep Goodyear on track Jul 29, 2008
INDIANAPOLIS --- Yes, the race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway was a debacle. No point in denying it. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Johnson wins race plagued by tire problems Jul 29, 2008
Instead, Sunday s race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway left everyone apologizing to the fans for what could only be called a fiasco. Hopefully NASCAR can bounce back better than Goodyear s tires did over the course of a chaotic caution-filled race that ended with Jimmie Johnson winning his second Brickyard in three years. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
