Report: Danica Patrick agrees to 3-year contract to stay with Andretti Green RacingSeptember 25th, 2009 Report: Danica Patrick to stay with IRL teamDanica Patrick has agreed to a three-year contract to remain at Andretti Green Racing and stay in the IndyCar Series, according to a report in the Indianapolis Star. Patrick, the first woman to win a major open-wheel race in last year's Indy Japan, is finishing her fifth season in the IndyCar series and is fifth in points.
Busch says more attention to detail paid to No. 2 team with only 1 day to work with crew chiefSeptember 25th, 2009 Busch says 1 day with crew chief enoughDOVER, Del. — Kurt Busch says preparation for the Sprint Cup race at Dover International Speedway went "maybe better than normal" because having only one day to meet with his crew chief forced his team to focus.
Lowe's ending naming rights of suburban Charlotte track after 11 yearsAugust 6th, 2009 Lowe's out as sponsor of Charlotte track in 2010MOORESVILLE, N.C. — Lowe's will not renew its naming rights of Lowe's Motor Speedway when its contract expires after this season.
SMI, Lowe's refute report that company is ending sponsorship of Charlotte trackAugust 1st, 2009 SMI, Lowe's refute report over end of sponsorshipSPARTA, Ky. — Officials from Speedway Motorsports Inc.
IndyCar Series gives Texas its desired spot: 2 weeks after Indy 500 with no race in betweenJuly 31st, 2009 Texas again next IRL race after Indianapolis 500FORT WORTH, Texas — Next stop for the IndyCar Series after Indianapolis: Texas Motor Speedway. Texas will still be two weeks after the Indianapolis 500 next year, but unlike the past four years, there won't be another race between Indy and Texas.
Allstate ends sponsorship of Allstate 400 at the BrickyardJuly 28th, 2009 Allstate ends sponsorship of Allstate 400INDIANAPOLIS — Allstate Corp. is ending its sponsorship of the Allstate 400 at the Brickyard following a five-year sponsorship run at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Allstate ends sponsorship of Allstate 400 at the Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor SpeedwayJuly 28th, 2009 Allstate ends sponsorship of Allstate 400 in IndyINDIANAPOLIS — Allstate Corp. said Monday it is ending its sponsorship of the Allstate 400 at the Brickyard after five years as the lead sponsor of the race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Tony George questions decision about his removal as Indianapolis' speedway CEOJuly 26th, 2009 Former Indy CEO wants answers about his removalINDIANAPOLIS — Tony George has questions for the Indianapolis Motor Speedway's board of directors. Lots of them.
Gordon chooses not to have second procedure to deal with balky backJuly 25th, 2009 Gordon won't have second procedure on backINDIANAPOLIS — Jeff Gordon says he has decided not to have a second procedure to deal with an achy back and instead will try to deal with the pain. The NASCAR star said Saturday during qualifying for Sunday's race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway that the first procedure didn't help much and he doesn't see the point in having another injection of anti-inflammatory medication.
Johnson still waiting for Kurt Busch to hit reply following Chicago dustupJuly 24th, 2009 Johnson playing waiting game with Kurt BuschINDIANAPOLIS — Jimmie Johnson wants to air things out with Kurt Busch. Busch, however, doesn't appear to be in any hurry to make nice with the three-time defending NASCAR champion.
Ousted Indianapolis Speedway chief Tony George says he declined staying on as IRL leaderJuly 10th, 2009 Tony George says he declined staying as IRL chiefINDIANAPOLIS — Former Indianapolis Motor Speedway chief Tony George says he rejected a request to remain the CEO of the Indy Racing League because it would have created an "unnecessary" layer of bureaucracy. In his first public comment since being ousted last week from the family-owned corporation, George said Friday that it would not be productive to have him leading the IRL and reporting to new Speedway president Jeffrey Belskus.
Stewart says Goodyear has solved tire problems that plagued 2008 BrickyardJuly 8th, 2009 Stewart: Goodyear has solved tire problemsINDIANAPOLIS — Two-time Allstate 400 winner Tony Stewart says he's confident Goodyear has solved the tire problems that plagued last year's race at the Brickyard. Stewart was among the drivers who participated in Goodyear's seven test sessions at the track since last year, when the problems turned the race into a series of 10- to 12-lap sprints.
Board of directors strips Tony George of leadership role at Indianapolis Motor SpeedwayJuly 1st, 2009 George to be replaced as head of Indy speedwayINDIANAPOLIS — Tony George has been asked to step down as president and CEO of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and his family's business. And it's not clear how closely he'll remain tied to the day-to-day operations of the Indy Racing League.
Tony George out as CEO at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, family's companyJuly 1st, 2009 George replaced as head of Indy speedwayINDIANAPOLIS — Tony George's tenure as the leader of U.S. open-wheel racing and its biggest stage, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, was marked by tumultuous changes.
Earnhardt interim crew chief McGrew starts new role week early for Cup race at DoverMay 31st, 2009 Earnhardt interim crew chief takes over at DoverDOVER, Del. — Dale Earnhardt Jr.
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