Paretta Autosport Announces Return to IndyCar, Partnership with Ed Carpenter Racing
Paretta Autosport has announced its return to the NTT IndyCar Series and a new technical partnership with Ed Carpenter Racing (ECR). The team plans to compete with its No. 16 Chevrolet-powered entry with driver Simona De Silvestro at the Sonsio Grand Prix at Road America (Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin) on June 12, the Honda Indy 200 at
USAC to Sanction Three Series on the Road to Indy
Andersen Promotions has announced a new agreement with the United States Auto Club (USAC Racing) to become the sanctioning body for the three racing series owned and operated by the organization—the Cooper Tires USF2000 Championship and Indy Pro 2000 Championship Presented by Cooper Tires as well as the new USF Juniors Presented by Cooper Tires.
IndyCar to Sanction, Promote Indy Lights Series
Penske Entertainment Corp. President and CEO Mark Miles has announced that IndyCar will become the sanctioning body and promoter of the Indy Lights series following 2021. The agreement was made with Andersen Promotions Owner and CEO Dan Andersen. Indy Lights serves as the final step on the “Road to Indy” ladder system that develops drivers and
17 Races for IndyCar in 2022
IndyCar has announced a 17-race schedule for the 2022 NTT IndyCar Series season (pictured below), which will feature unprecedented coverage on network television, an earlier start date, a “re-energized” summer of fan favorites, and a turbocharged stretch run. The 2022 calendar is benchmarked by the 106th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge on Sunday, May 29. This
IndyCar Legend Bobby Unser, Dead at 87
Three-time Indianapolis 500 winner Bobby Unser, who was one of the most colorful, outspoken and popular drivers in the history of IndyCar, died on Sunday, May 2, at his New Mexico home. He was 87. Unser won the Indianapolis 500 in 1968, 1975 and 1981. He is one of just 10 drivers to win the
Female-Led Ownership Group Launches NTT IndyCar Team
Paretta Autosport, a new NTT IndyCar Series race team spearheaded by female automotive and motorsports executive Beth Paretta, has announced its entry for the 105th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge. 2010 Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year Simona De Silvestro has been announced as the driver for Paretta Autosport, which will utilize Chevrolet power and
INDYCAR Releases Revised 2020 Schedule
The NTT INDYCAR SERIES announced several calendar updates following the cancellation of the Detroit Grand Prix due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Two previously scheduled events will become doubleheaders along with the addition of a third weekend of racing at the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS). With these additions, there are 15 races on the 2020
Penske Acquires INDYCAR, IMS
Penske Entertainment Corp., a subsidiary of Penske Corporation, will acquire all Hulman & Company assets, including the Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS), the NTT IndyCar Series, and video series and production company IMS Productions.
Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Heads to Indy
The First Half of the Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Engine Challenge 2018 Dual Championship took place at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas. It included 27 teams from coast to coast to battle to be one of the Top 4 teams to move on and compete in the Elite 8 playoffs for the 2018 National Championship at the PRI Show.
Royal Purple Presents $5,500 Donation Check to Lupus Foundation of America
Royal Purple Synthetic Oil presented the Indiana chapter of the Lupus Foundation of America with a $5,500 donation on Monday, June 12. The money was raised in conjunction with the Mazda Road to Indy at the May 11-13 Grand Prix of Indianapolis.
Ilmor Engineering Captures 300th IndyCar Victory in Indianapolis
World-renowned race engine company, Ilmor Engineering, has won its 300th Indy Car race this weekend at the Angie’s List Grand Prix of Indianapolis, the second company ever to achieve such an accomplishment in the history of Indy Car racing.
D-A Lubricant Co. Joins Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing and Sponsors New Orleans Indy Car Race
Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing (RLL) has announced that D-A Lubricant Co. will be the primary sponsor of the No. 15 Indy car driven by Graham Rahal at the inaugural Indy Grand Prix of Louisiana April 10-12 at NOLA Motorsports Park. In addition, D-A Lubricant Co. has joined the team as a multi-year, major associate sponsor of the entry.
BorgWarner Presents Trophy To Indianapolis 500 Winner Tony Kanaan
Following the 97th running of the Indianapolis 500, BorgWarnerPresident and CEO James Verrier presented Tony Kanaan with the Borg-Warner Trophy in Victory Lane. Tony Kanaan ‘s sterling silver imagewill be the 100th added to the prestigious and historic trophy, joiningevery winner of the "Greatest Race in History." "The Borg-Warner Trophy symbolizes a long tradition
Win Dream Trip to Indy, Charlotte in Pennzoil ‘Shift to Clean’ Promotion
The Pennzoil brand team has announced the Pennzoil “Shift to Clean” promotion, which offers a VIP trip to the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway and the big race in Indianapolis. Starting on March 1 and going through April 30, fans can enter for a chance to win many great prizes from Pennzoil, including
Lotus to Build Engine, Aero Kit for 2012 IZOD IndyCar Series
A third automobile manufacturer will join the IZOD IndyCar Series in 2012. Lotus will build an engine and aero kit for the next-generation car in the series. This will be the first time Lotus has produced an engine for IndyCar competition. The addition of Lotus gives the IZOD IndyCar Series manufacturer representation from the U.S.
Tony Cotman Named Project Manager for 2012 IndyCar
TheIZOD IndyCar Series has hired NZR Consulting’s Tony Cotman as aconsultant to serve as project manager for the development of its 2012technical program. Cotman will be responsible for leading the 2012 car project, includingwriting technical regulations for both engine and chassis, coordinatingwith suppliers and manufacturers and communicating with teams. He willwork with the IZOD IndyCar
ABC, VERSUS to Provide Complete Indianapolis 500 TV Coverage; IMS Radio Network Offering Live Programming Throughout Event
ABCand VERSUS will provide comprehensive live coverage of the 2010Indianapolis 500, with ABC broadcasting “The Greatest Spectacle inRacing” for the 46th consecutive year and exclusive cable partnerVERSUS offering nearly 20 hours of practice and qualifying action. ABC, which has televised the Indianapolis 500 annually since 1965, willstart its coverage with a pre-race show at noon
Randy Bernard Named CEO of Indy Racing League
Bernard’s hiring was announced recently by Jeffrey Belskus, president and CEO ofthe Indianapolis Motor Speedway Corp., the home of the Indianapolis 500Mile Race and owner of the Indy Racing League. Bernard will begin March1. “Randy is the right person at the right time to head the Indy RacingLeague,” Belskus said. “He brings a superb sports
Indy Racing League Announces Multi-Year Media Partnerships with ABC and VERSUS
The Indy Racing League has announced multi-year media partnerships with ABC and VERSUS. The Indianapolis 500-Mile Race will remain on ABC, continuing oneof the longest partnerships in television sports, while the move toVERSUS, home to the National Hockey League, the NHL Stanley Cupplayoffs, college football, Davis Cup and Tour de France, will give theIndyCar Series
IndyCar Series Holds Automotive Manufacturer Round-table to Discuss New Specs, Encourage More Participation
With the Indianapolis MotorSpeedway on the cusp of celebrating two significant centennials, andthe unification of open-wheel racing in North America complete, theIndyCar Series has announced plans to define its next generation oftechnical competition rules with the ultimate goal of encouraging newmanufacturer participation within the series. An ‘IndyCar Automotive Manufacturers Round-table’ targeting seniorlevel automotive executives will