Ryan Briscoe wins second straight pole at Watkins Glen InternationalJuly 4th, 2009 Briscoe wins pole at The GlenWATKINS GLEN, N.Y. — Ryan Briscoe has won the pole for the Camping World Grand Prix at Watkins Glen International.
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.
Castroneves knocks teammate Briscoe off Indy 500 poleMay 10th, 2009 Castroneves wins third Indy poleINDIANAPOLIS — When uncertainly about his future had Helio Castroneves down in the dumps, he thought about his true love — being in a race car. Saturday, less than a month after being acquitted of charges of tax evasion, Castroneves was right where he wanted to be, back in the cockpit and on the pole for the Indianapolis 500.
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.
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.
Doornbos, Briscoe, Castroneves the fastest in early Indy 500 practiceMay 9th, 2009 Rookie Doornbos fastest in early practiceINDIANAPOLIS — Rookie driver Robert Doornbos is the fastest during early practice for the Indianapolis 500. Thursday's practice began about 20 minutes after its scheduled start because of a still-wet track, but by midday Doornbos was at more than 223 mph, just ahead of Penske teammates Ryan Briscoe and two-time Indy winner Helio Castroneves.
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 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.
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.
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.
Former winner Lazier, Duno enter Indianapolis 500 qualifyingApril 27th, 2009 Lazier, Duno enter Indy 500 qualifyingINDIANAPOLIS — Former Indianapolis 500 winner Buddy Lazier and Milka Duno have been added to the entry list for the May 24 race. Lazier, who won in 1996, joins Helio Castroneves, Dan Wheldon, Dario Franchitti and Scott Dixon as former winners who have entered.
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.
Indy race car driver Castroneves acquitted of most charges in tax evasion case; 1 count hungApril 17th, 2009 Indy driver Castroneves acquitted in tax caseMIAMI — Brazilian race car driver and "Dancing With The Stars" champ Helio Castroneves was acquitted Friday of most charges that he worked with his sister and lawyer to evade more than $2.3 million in U.S. income taxes.
Indy race car driver Castroneves ready to race after acquittal on most tax evasion chargesApril 17th, 2009 Castroneves ready to race again after trial endsMIAMI — Throughout his tax evasion trial, Brazilian race car driver and "Dancing With The Stars" champ Helio Castroneves talked of his desire to get behind the wheel again. On Saturday, he'll have his chance after being acquitted the day before of most charges that he worked with his sister and lawyer to evade more than $2.3 million in U.S.
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