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.
Danica Patrick and Ryan Briscoe looking for success at Indy Japan 300September 17th, 2009 Patrick, Briscoe in the spotlight at Indy JapanMOTEGI, Japan — Danica Patrick will be looking to repeat history. Ryan Briscoe is hoping to make his own at the Indy Japan 300, the penultimate event of the 2009 IndyCar series.
IndyCar series points leader Ryan Briscoe wins pole for Chicagoland raceAugust 29th, 2009 IndyCar points leader Briscoe on Chicagoland poleJOLIET, Ill. — Ryan Briscoe took a small step to boost his IndyCar championship bid Friday, winning the pole for Saturday night's race at Chicagoland Speedway.
Former Indy 500 winner Gil de Ferran to retire from Le Mans Series at end of seasonAugust 7th, 2009 Gil de Ferran to retire from Le Mans seriesLEXINGTON, Ohio — Former Indianapolis 500 winner Gil de Ferran is ready to get out of the cockpit and back into the IndyCar Series — but as an owner, not a driver. The 41-year-old said Friday he will retire as driver of his American Le Mans Series team at the end of the season so he can focus on the business side of his de Ferran Motorsports program.
Brazil and Alabama are in, Milwaukee and Richmond out of 2010 IndyCar scheduleAugust 1st, 2009 Brazil, Alabama races added to 2010 IRL scheduleSPARTA, Ky. — The IndyCar series is heading back to South America.
IndyCar racing comes to NASCAR country, with Alabama track getting IRL eventJuly 27th, 2009 IndyCar racing coming to Alabama trackBIRMINGHAM, Ala. — IndyCar racing is coming to NASCAR country.
J.R. Hildebrand wins Firestone Indy Lights race at EdmontonJuly 26th, 2009 Hildebrand earns victoryEDMONTON, Alberta — J.R. Hildebrand's dominating year on the Firestone Indy Lights series continued Saturday.
Team owner Ganassi tells Danica Patrick to finish her IndyCar goals before moving to NASCARJuly 24th, 2009 Ganassi only "maybe" interested in Danica PatrickINDIANAPOLIS — Chip Ganassi says he counseled Danica Patrick to finish all her IndyCar goals before moving to NASCAR. Patrick has not ruled out NASCAR for next season and recently visited several race shops in North Carolina.
Earnhardt says he'd like to race in Indy 500 if not for conflicting NASCAR race in N.C.July 9th, 2009 Earnhardt says he'd like to race in Indy somedayINDIANAPOLIS — Dale Earnhardt Jr. says he would jump at the chance to drive in the Indianapolis 500 if there were not a conflicting NASCAR race on the same day.
IndyCars speeding ahead with plans to race in Brazil next seasonJune 24th, 2009 IndyCars taking fast track to Brazil in 2010INDIANAPOLIS — The Indy Racing League plans to take advantage of one of its most popular racing venues next season — Brazil. Terry Angstadt, the series' commercial division president, has confirmed next year's season-opener is likely to be run at Ribeirao Preto, Brazil, in March.
IndyCar Series, Iowa Speedway close to completing 2-year extension for Iowa Corn Indy 250June 21st, 2009 IndyCar Series, Iowa Speedway completing extensionNEWTON, Iowa — The IndyCar Series and Iowa Speedway are close to completing a two-year extension that will keep the Iowa Corn Indy 250 on the circuit's schedule through 2011. The series and Iowa Speedway currently have a two-year deal that runs through Sunday's Iowa 250.
No regrets for Franchitti, who returns from NASCAR to success again in IndyCar SeriesJune 6th, 2009 Franchitti motivated again for IndyCar successFORT WORTH, Texas — Dario Franchitti knew immediately when he hopped back into the cockpit of an open-wheel car what he had missed — and had taken for granted. Before his disappointing and abbreviated attempt in NASCAR last year, Franchitti had an IndyCar Series championship season in which he also won the Indianapolis 500.
Patrick says she's not going to be distracted by talk about possible future away from IndyCarJune 5th, 2009 Danica not distracted by talk about her futureFORT WORTH, Texas — Danica Patrick says she won't be distracted by talk about her possible future in NASCAR or any other racing series. The IndyCar driver responded to questions Thursday at Texas Motor Speedway ahead of the Bombardier Learjet 550k on Saturday.
Kanaan expected to race at Milwaukee despite bumps and bruises from Indy crashMay 30th, 2009 Kanaan expected to race Milwaukee after Indy crashWEST ALLIS, Wis. — Tony Kanaan is expected to drive at the Milwaukee Mile despite bumps and bruises he received in a hard crash at the Indianapolis 500.
Indy 500 winner Castroneves riding momentum in search of first IndyCar championship,May 30th, 2009 Next challenge for Castroneves is IndyCar titleWEST ALLIS, Wis. — Relaxed and clear-eyed, Helio Castroneves showed up at the Milwaukee Mile on Friday ready for his next big challenge — trying to hold on to the momentum from his third Indianapolis 500 win and use it as a launching pad to his first IndyCar Series championship.
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