Helio Castroneves awarded pole for Sunday's Iowa Corn Indy 250 after qualifying canceledJune 21st, 2009 Castroneves awarded pole for Iowa 250NEWTON, Iowa — Helio Castroneves was awarded the pole for Sunday's Iowa Corn Indy 250 after the qualifying session was canceled because water had seeped into the track. The Iowa 250 will instead be stacked based on entrant points.
Crash in qualifying will put Castroneves last on Milwaukee Mile starting gridMay 30th, 2009 Indy 500 winner hits wall in Milwaukee qualifyingWEST ALLIS, Wis. — Indianapolis 500 winner Helio Castroneves has crashed in qualifying at the Milwaukee Mile.
Raphael Matos the fastest of 11 second-day qualifiers for Indy 500May 11th, 2009 Indy 500 rookie Matos leads second-day qualifyingINDIANAPOLIS — Brazilian Raphael Matos is the fastest driver in second-day qualifying for the Indianapolis 500. The Indy rookie from Brazil posted a four-lap average of 223.429 mph on the historic 2.5-mile Brickyard oval and will start 12th in the May 24 race.
Gleeful Helio Castroneves knocks teammate Ryan Briscoe off pole for Indianapolis 500May 10th, 2009 Gleeful Castroneves wins third pole for Indy 500INDIANAPOLIS — A gleeful Helio Castroneves was back on top of the racing world Saturday, winning the pole for the Indianapolis 500. On a cool, windy Saturday full of strategic guesses on when to qualify and when to stay off the track, the charismatic Brazilian driver — back in racing less than a month after being acquitted of charges of tax evasion — took a big gamble, voiding a fast qualifying effort from earlier in the day and knocking Penske Racing teammate Ryan Briscoe off the pole.
Philippe joins Indy winner Wheldon, fellow rookie Doornbos with turn 2 crashMay 9th, 2009 Wheldon among 3 drivers to crash in turn 2INDIANAPOLIS — Rookie driver Nelson Philippe became the third driver to crash coming out of turn two during practice for the Indianapolis 500. Philippe's car wiggled as he exited the turn, then slid up the track and hit the wall.
Castroneves knocks Briscoe off provisional pole at Indy with second run during qualifyingMay 9th, 2009 Castroneves takes provisional pole from teammateINDIANAPOLIS — Helio Castroneves took the provisional pole for the Indianapolis 500 with less than two hours remaining Saturday in the first round of qualifying. The two-time Indy winner voided an earlier qualifying effort that was third on the tentative grid and made the decision pay off with a four-lap average of 224.864 mph that knocked Penske Racing teammate Ryan Briscoe's 224.131 off the top spot for the May 24 race.
Second crash for Dutch rookie Robert Doornbos at Indy 500; not injured after hitting wallMay 9th, 2009 Indy rookie Doornbos crashes again at practiceINDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis 500 rookie Robert Doornbos hit the wall for the second time in as many days. The Dutch driver, in his backup car, spun and hit the wall in turn two on the 2.5-mile Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval.
Castroneves knocks Briscoe off Indy 500 provisional poleMay 9th, 2009 Castroneves take provisional pole from teammateINDIANAPOLIS — Helio Castroneves has taken the provisional pole for the Indianapolis 500. The two-time Indy winner voided an earlier qualifying effort that was third on the tentative grid and made the decision pay off with a four-lap average of 224.864 mph that knocked Penske Racing teammate Ryan Briscoe's 224.131 off the top spot for the May 24 race.
Rookie Doornbos crashes in Indy 500 practice as teams try to beat predicted rainMay 9th, 2009 Doornbos crashes during Indy 500 practiceINDIANAPOLIS — Rookie driver Robert Doornbos (DORN'-bohs) has crashed during practice at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, skidding up the track and into the wall in turn two. Doornbos lost part of his rear wing and his right rear tire rolled down the track before the No.
Penske drivers Briscoe, Castroneves tops in early Indy 500 qualifyingMay 9th, 2009 Penske drivers 1-2 in early qualifying at IndyINDIANAPOLIS — Ryan Briscoe was the early leader Saturday in pole qualifying for the Indianapolis 500. The fastest driver in practice this week showed the way on a cool, windy afternoon with a four-lap average of 224.131 mph.
Briscoe on pole, Franchitti close behind in early Indy 500 qualifyingMay 9th, 2009 Briscoe, Franchitti 1-2 at IndyINDIANAPOLIS — Ryan Briscoe took the provisional pole position for the Indianapolis 500 in early qualifying on Saturday. The fastest driver in practice this week showed the way on a cool, windy afternoon with a four-lap average of 224.131 mph.
Rookie Doornbos, veteran Sharp crash during Indy 500 practice day before qualifications startMay 9th, 2009 Doornbos, Sharp crash during Indy 500 practiceINDIANAPOLIS — Former Indianapolis 500 pole winner Scott Sharp has crashed during practice at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, although he appears to have escaped injury. Sharp came out of the first turn too high, spun around and nearly saved the car before it slid up the track and into the outside wall, smashing the right side.
Teammates Doornbos, Rahal following game plan in Indy 500 practiceMay 8th, 2009 Teammates Doornbos, Rahal following Indy game planINDIANAPOLIS — Robert Doornbos is trying to keep it simple. Graham Rahal is trying to keep it fast.
Marco Andretti's 225 mph lap fastest in first full day of practice at Indy 500May 8th, 2009 Marco Andretti fastest in Indy 500 practiceINDIANAPOLIS — Marco Andretti is the fastest driver after the first full day of practice for the Indianapolis 500. Thirty-two drivers were on the track Thursday, with Andretti's top lap at 225.478 mph.
Doornbos' lap at 221+ mph fastest among 4 rookies who complete Indy driving testMay 6th, 2009 Doornbos fastest rookie at more than 221 mphINDIANAPOLIS — Led by 27-year-old Dutchman Robert Doornbos at a top speed of more than 221 mph, four of six Indianapolis 500 rookies have completed their mandatory driving test and have been cleared to begin full practice for the May 24 race. Doornbos, Raphael Matos, Alex Tagliani and Mike Conway completed 10 consecutive laps in each of four speed brackets during the opening rookie session Tuesday.
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