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.
He's back: Rahal jumps back into Indianapolis 500 with Servia after finding sponsorMay 13th, 2009 New deal gets Rahal back in Indianapolis 500INDIANAPOLIS — Former Indy 500 winner Bobby Rahal's team is back in business. Rahal announced Wednesday he has reached a deal with a new sponsor to put veteran Spanish driver Oriol Servia (OHR'-ee-ohl SER'-vay-ah) in the cockpit of his No.
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.
Rookie Raphael Matos leads the way in second round of Indy 500 time trialsMay 11th, 2009 Matos tops an eventful 2nd qualifying day at IndyINDIANAPOLIS — With so many veteran drivers trying to make it into the field for the Indianapolis 500 on the second day of qualifications, it seemed unlikely the spotlight would fall on rookie Raphael Matos. But the 28-year-old Indy rookie led the way Sunday, posting a four-lap average of 223.429 mph to top the second group of 11 drivers to make it into the 33-car field for the May 24 race.
Mike Conway, Alex Tagliani each hit wall in Indy 500 practiceMay 10th, 2009 Indy 500 rookies crash in practiceINDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis 500 rookies Mike Conway and Alex Tagliani have crashed in separate accidents. Sunday's practice had barely started when Conway appeared to go too low in the second turn and spun, slamming hard into the wall.
John Andretti crashes; Graham Rahal spins to avoid accident in third crash at practice SundayMay 10th, 2009 Veteran Andretti crashes at Indy 500 practiceINDIANAPOLIS — Veteran driver John Andretti has crashed at practice for the Indianapolis 500, the third crash of the day. Andretti, who had qualified at 221.109 mph, was in danger of being bumped out of the lineup.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Rahal earns second pole at Kansas Speedway, will be joined by teammate Robert DoornbosApril 25th, 2009 On a roll: Rahal earns second pole in three racesKANSAS CITY, Kan. — Working through the pack has never been a problem for Graham Rahal.
Ajay Jadeja a step away from qualifying for pro Indian golf tourJanuary 9th, 2009 GURGAON - Former India Test star Ajay Jadeja is a step closer to realising his dream of playing professional golf on the 2009 Aircel-PGTI tour by earning a berth in the final stage of the tour qualifier. Jadeja, who had rounds of 79 and 74, was tied 16th at nine-over 153.
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