Penske terminates talks with GM to acquire Saturn brand on uncertain future.September 30th, 2009 Penske ends talks with GM to acquire SaturnDETROIT — Penske Automotive Group Inc. says it has ended talks with General Motors Corp.
Power breaks vertebrae, has concussion in practice crash that leaves Philippe with concussionAugust 22nd, 2009 Power breaks vertebrae, sustains concussionSONOMA, Calif. — Team Penske isn't ready to rule out injured driver Will Power making a return this season.
Person familiar with decision tells AP Atlantic 10 moving from Philadelphia to VirginiaAugust 11th, 2009 AP source: Atlantic 10 to move headquarters to VaRICHMOND, Va. — A person familiar with the decision says the Atlantic 10 Conference plans to move its headquarters from Philadelphia to Newport News.
Australian Will Power wins first IndyCar race at Rexall Edmonton IndyJuly 27th, 2009 Power races to first IndyCar winEDMONTON, Alberta — Will Power led almost the entire way Sunday to capture the Rexall Edmonton Indy in a race marred by a pit fire that burned driver Tony Kanaan'ss hands and face. Power, the first-year driver for Penske Racing, finished 1.094 seconds ahead of teammate Helio Castroneves.
AP Source: 10 more people likely to be charged in probe of disgraced financier Bernard MadoffJune 30th, 2009 AP Source: 10 more could be charged in Madoff scamNEW YORK — A person familiar with the investigation into disgraced financier Bernard Madoff (MAY'-dawf) says at least 10 more people are likely to be charged by the time the probe is complete. The person tells The Associated Press they will face federal charges over the next few months.
AP Source: 10 more people will be charged in probe of disgraced financier Bernard MadoffJune 30th, 2009 AP Source: 10 more will be charged in Madoff scamNEW YORK — A person familiar with the investigation into disgraced financier Bernard Madoff (MAY'-dawf) says 10 more people will be charged by the time the probe is complete. The person tells The Associated Press the 10 others will face federal charges over the next few months.
Pilot dies aboard Continental flightJune 18th, 2009 Pilot dies aboard Continental flightDALLAS — A captain on a Continental Airlines flight has died during the flight, says a person familiar with the situation. WCBS-TV in New York says the pilot died on a flight from Brussels and the plane was expected to make an emergency landing at Newark Liberty International Airport.
Captain on Continental Airlines flight dies during flight, says person familiar with situationJune 18th, 2009 Pilot dies aboard Continental flight to NewarkDALLAS — A captain on a Continental Airlines flight has died during the flight, says a person familiar with the situation. WCBS-TV in New York says the pilot died on a flight from Brussels and the plane was expected to make an emergency landing at Newark Liberty International Airport.
AP Sources: General Motors to sell Saturn brand to dealer chain owner Roger PenskeJune 5th, 2009 AP Sources: GM to sell Saturn brand to PenskeDETROIT — General Motors Corp. has a tentative deal to sell its Saturn brand to former race car driver and dealership group owner Roger Penske, according to two people briefed on the deal.
AP Source: General Motors to sell Saturn brand to dealer chain owner Roger PenskeJune 5th, 2009 AP Source: GM to sell Saturn brand to Roger PenskeDETROIT — A person briefed on the deal says General Motors Corp. will sell its Saturn brand to former race car driver and dealership chain owner Roger Penske.
Person familiar with deal tells AP: Lineman in Sooners' NCAA case agrees to play for DolphinsMay 9th, 2009 AP source: lineman Quinn agrees to Dolphins dealMIAMI — Undrafted offensive lineman J.D. Quinn has agreed to terms with the Miami Dolphins after a brief career at Oklahoma that led to NCAA sanctions.
Roger Penske looking into possible bid to purchase SaturnMay 9th, 2009 Roger Penske considers making bid for SaturnINDIANAPOLIS — Roger Penske says he is contemplating a bid for the Saturn automotive brand that General Motors Corp. plans to sell or shut down.
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.
Rookie driver's first race at Indianapolis will be on foot in annual mini-marathonApril 30th, 2009 Indy rookie enters mini-marathon raceINDIANAPOLIS — Rookie driver Mike Conway's first race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway will be on foot. The 25-year-old Englishman is entered in the annual 500 Festival mini-marathon race Saturday, which starts in downtown Indianapolis and includes one lap around the 2.5-mile Speedway oval and then back downtown for the finish.
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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