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The race started off pretty nasty for Ganassi's Scott Dixon and Penske's Helio Castroneves, as the two were involved in an accident in the very first corner of the race due to a la...]]> Will Power scored a huge win in the 2010 IndyCar season opening round at Sao Paolo, after what may be described as one of the most thrilling races in recent years in the series. It had it all: epic battles for the lead, rain, red flag, accidents and eventually one worthy winner in the person of Team Penske's Power.

The race started off pretty nasty for Ganassi's Scott Dixon and Penske's Helio Castroneves, as the two were involved in an accident in the very first corner of the race due to a la... (read more)]]> Mon, 15 Mar 2010 07:00:43 GMT IndyCar - autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/will-power-takes-win-in-sao-paolo-18011.html IndyCar http://www.autoevolution.com/news/will-power-takes-win-in-sao-paolo-18011.html#comments autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/sarah-fisher-happy-for-graham-rahal-signing-17930.html
As the aforementioned races are ran on street and road course respectively, Fisher admitted that signing Rahal will be a true asset for her team, Sarah Fisher Racing. First of all, she has little experience on this type of circuit...]]> Sarah Fisher decided to cut her recently-extended 9-event programme for the 2010 season of the IndyCar Series to only 7 rounds, in order to field 21-year old Graham Rahal in the Streets of St. Petersburg and Barber Motorsports Park IndyCar races through this season.

As the aforementioned races are ran on street and road course respectively, Fisher admitted that signing Rahal will be a true asset for her team, Sarah Fisher Racing. First of all, she has little experience on this type of circuit... (read more)]]> Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:43:46 GMT IndyCar - autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/sarah-fisher-happy-for-graham-rahal-signing-17930.html IndyCar http://www.autoevolution.com/news/sarah-fisher-happy-for-graham-rahal-signing-17930.html#comments autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/milka-duno-secured-full-time-indy-deal-with-dale-coyne-racing-17664.html
Also, it will be the first time when the season opener will have 4 female racers at the start, after Venezuelan driver Milka Duno announced she had secured a full-time deal with Dale Coyne Racing for the 2010 season of the IndyCar Series....]]> The world of IndyCar is to about to experience a premiere during the 2010 season of the series, as this will be the first year in the championship's history when 5 women will compete on full or part-time schedule throughout the duration of the same campaign.

Also, it will be the first time when the season opener will have 4 female racers at the start, after Venezuelan driver Milka Duno announced she had secured a full-time deal with Dale Coyne Racing for the 2010 season of the IndyCar Series.... (read more)]]> Fri, 5 Mar 2010 08:29:32 GMT IndyCar - autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/milka-duno-secured-full-time-indy-deal-with-dale-coyne-racing-17664.html IndyCar http://www.autoevolution.com/news/milka-duno-secured-full-time-indy-deal-with-dale-coyne-racing-17664.html#comments autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/simona-de-silvestro-signs-full-time-deal-with-hvm-racing-17550.html
While Beatriz is yet to secure the sponsorship for a full campaign in 2010, the Thun-born De Silvestro has already convinced the officials from HVM to give her a shot through an entire season in the IRL, as s...]]> The opening round of this year's IndyCar Series will see 3 women on the grid. After Ana Beatriz, who secured a one-race deal with Dreyer & Reinbold Racing last week, it has now emerged that Swiss racer Simona de Silvestro will compete for a full season in the 2010 series with HVM Racing.

While Beatriz is yet to secure the sponsorship for a full campaign in 2010, the Thun-born De Silvestro has already convinced the officials from HVM to give her a shot through an entire season in the IRL, as s... (read more)]]> Wed, 3 Mar 2010 11:08:49 GMT IndyCar - autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/simona-de-silvestro-signs-full-time-deal-with-hvm-racing-17550.html IndyCar http://www.autoevolution.com/news/simona-de-silvestro-signs-full-time-deal-with-hvm-racing-17550.html#comments autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/ana-beatriz-to-make-indycar-debut-in-sao-paolo-17331.html
Dreyer & Reinbold Racing took care of that, as they will field 24-year old Brazilian racer Ana Beatriz for the season opening round in Sao Paolo. The former Indy Lights driver secured the funding fo...]]> With Danica Patrick likely to switch to NASCAR in the near future - although she committed to another IRL campaign with Andretti Autosport this season - and Milka Duno also flirting with stock car racing, the North American Series was in danger of losing its female racers for the upcoming seasons.

Dreyer & Reinbold Racing took care of that, as they will field 24-year old Brazilian racer Ana Beatriz for the season opening round in Sao Paolo. The former Indy Lights driver secured the funding fo... (read more)]]> Fri, 26 Feb 2010 07:57:01 GMT IndyCar - autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/ana-beatriz-to-make-indycar-debut-in-sao-paolo-17331.html IndyCar http://www.autoevolution.com/news/ana-beatriz-to-make-indycar-debut-in-sao-paolo-17331.html#comments autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/mutoh-signs-deal-with-newman-haas-lanigan-for-2010-indy-17140.html
Mutoh lost his seat at Andretti Autosport to North American racer Ryan Hunter-Reay, who is yet to secure the sponsorship for a full-time campaign this year. Although the Japanese driver managed to impress his former team after his maiden campaign in the series back ...]]> Japanese driver Hideki Mutoh will continue to race in the IndyCar Series for a 3rd consecutive season in 2010, only this time it will not happen under the guidance of Andretti Autosport, but as a Newman/Haas/Lanigan Racing driver.

Mutoh lost his seat at Andretti Autosport to North American racer Ryan Hunter-Reay, who is yet to secure the sponsorship for a full-time campaign this year. Although the Japanese driver managed to impress his former team after his maiden campaign in the series back ... (read more)]]> Mon, 22 Feb 2010 07:34:21 GMT IndyCar - autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/mutoh-signs-deal-with-newman-haas-lanigan-for-2010-indy-17140.html IndyCar http://www.autoevolution.com/news/mutoh-signs-deal-with-newman-haas-lanigan-for-2010-indy-17140.html#comments autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/takuma-sato-signs-deal-with-kv-racing-17001.html
We can now confirm that Sato signed a full-time deal with KV Racing for the upcoming season of the IndyCar Series, where he will make his debut in North American single-seaters under the close guidance of...]]> After several years of struggling to secure a racing spot in the Formula One Championship, Japanese driver Takuma Sato decided to look elsewhere for a progression of his racing career. So he chose the next best thing, namely the North American version of the championship, the IndyCar Series.

We can now confirm that Sato signed a full-time deal with KV Racing for the upcoming season of the IndyCar Series, where he will make his debut in North American single-seaters under the close guidance of... (read more)]]> Thu, 18 Feb 2010 07:58:00 GMT IndyCar - autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/takuma-sato-signs-deal-with-kv-racing-17001.html IndyCar http://www.autoevolution.com/news/takuma-sato-signs-deal-with-kv-racing-17001.html#comments autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/de-ferran-and-luczo-dragon-racing-form-new-indycar-team-16945.html
This is actually the newly-formed team's aim for the 2010 season of IndyCar, as De Ferra...]]> Former Champ Car racer Gil de Ferran has just completed a dreamy move this week, after announcing he joined efforts with Luczo Dragon Racing for setting up a new IndyCar team for the 2010 season. In a time when most team owners are struggling for survival in the series, such joint ventures seem the way to go for smaller teams, especially if they want to do an Indy programme with at least two cars running.

This is actually the newly-formed team's aim for the 2010 season of IndyCar, as De Ferra... (read more)]]> Wed, 17 Feb 2010 08:53:16 GMT IndyCar - autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/de-ferran-and-luczo-dragon-racing-form-new-indycar-team-16945.html IndyCar http://www.autoevolution.com/news/de-ferran-and-luczo-dragon-racing-form-new-indycar-team-16945.html#comments autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/lola-indycar-concept-details-16897.html
With the North American series already announcing its plans to switch to a newly-developed chassis starting 2 years from now, several manufacturers have issued more or less dramatic designs of the fut...]]> Lola has revealed their new pictures and specifications of the concept chassis they have submitted to the IndyCar Series for the 2012 season. After Dallara, Swift and DeltaWing, the Italian manufacturer has now showed the world how they think the next IndyCars should look like from 2012 onwards.

With the North American series already announcing its plans to switch to a newly-developed chassis starting 2 years from now, several manufacturers have issued more or less dramatic designs of the fut... (read more)]]> Tue, 16 Feb 2010 10:43:35 GMT IndyCar - autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/lola-indycar-concept-details-16897.html IndyCar http://www.autoevolution.com/news/lola-indycar-concept-details-16897.html#comments autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/deltawing-presents-indycar-concept-at-chicago-auto-show-16659.html
The design presented at the Chicago event was developed ever since the beginning of 2009, as it was a well-known fact that the North American racing series wou...]]> DeltaWing has become the 4th chassis manufacturer to present its design for the 2012 season of the IndyCar Series, during a media event at the 2010 Chicago Auto Show. As expected, the design is futuristic to say the least, as the single-seater features a narrow front end, a very wide rear part and large wheels enclosed by the bodywork.

The design presented at the Chicago event was developed ever since the beginning of 2009, as it was a well-known fact that the North American racing series wou... (read more)]]> Thu, 11 Feb 2010 10:22:54 GMT IndyCar - autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/deltawing-presents-indycar-concept-at-chicago-auto-show-16659.html IndyCar http://www.autoevolution.com/news/deltawing-presents-indycar-concept-at-chicago-auto-show-16659.html#comments autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/swift-presents-chassis-design-for-2012-indycar-series-16623.html
The design concepts issued by Swift were already presented on the company's website earlier today, the chassis featuring several variation...]]> After Dallara and Lola, former Champ Car Series chassis supplier Swift also presented their car designs for the 2012 season of the IndyCar Series. As you all know by now, the premier open-wheel racing series in North America will change their chassis starting 2 years from now, and several manufacturers have already showed their interest in joining the bid.

The design concepts issued by Swift were already presented on the company's website earlier today, the chassis featuring several variation... (read more)]]> Wed, 10 Feb 2010 15:22:02 GMT IndyCar - autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/swift-presents-chassis-design-for-2012-indycar-series-16623.html IndyCar http://www.autoevolution.com/news/swift-presents-chassis-design-for-2012-indycar-series-16623.html#comments autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/lola-submits-chassis-design-to-indycar-16471.html
Since the ChampCar Series and the Indy Racing League merged a few seasons ago, Lola lost its privilege...]]> As the IndyCar Series is preparing to debut a brand new chassis for their 2012 campaign, several chassis manufacturers have entered the bid to become suppliers for the premier North American single-seater championship. Among those, Lola also announced its interest to join the competition, as they used to build racing chassis for the defunct Champ Car World Series until a couple of years ago.

Since the ChampCar Series and the Indy Racing League merged a few seasons ago, Lola lost its privilege... (read more)]]> Mon, 8 Feb 2010 13:03:19 GMT IndyCar - autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/lola-submits-chassis-design-to-indycar-16471.html IndyCar http://www.autoevolution.com/news/lola-submits-chassis-design-to-indycar-16471.html#comments autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/randy-bernard-becomes-indycar-ceo-16249.html
"Randy is the right person at the right time to head the Indy Racing League," Indianapolis Motor Speedway president Jeff Belskus said. "He brings a superb sports marketing and promotion background,...]]> After back in 2009 IndyCar's founder Tony George left his role as the leader of the IndyCar Series, the governing body appointed Randy Bernard the head of the Professional Bull Riders, as the new CEO. Bernard will be in charge of both IndyCar and feeder Indy Lights starting March 1.

"Randy is the right person at the right time to head the Indy Racing League," Indianapolis Motor Speedway president Jeff Belskus said. "He brings a superb sports marketing and promotion background,... (read more)]]> Wed, 3 Feb 2010 09:08:33 GMT IndyCar - autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/randy-bernard-becomes-indycar-ceo-16249.html IndyCar http://www.autoevolution.com/news/randy-bernard-becomes-indycar-ceo-16249.html#comments autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/sao-paolo-indycar-track-revealed-15884.html
During the course of this week, the IndyCar site made public the official layout of the new circuit. As initially announced, the 2.6-mile, 11-turn circuit was designed through the...]]> The IndyCar Series announced last year that a race in Brazil was quite necessary, given the large fan base for the sport in the country. Consequently, the North American championship officials went for the city of Sao Paolo, one of the most cosmopolitan cities in the South American continent, to host the 2010 event.

During the course of this week, the IndyCar site made public the official layout of the new circuit. As initially announced, the 2.6-mile, 11-turn circuit was designed through the... (read more)]]> Tue, 26 Jan 2010 13:22:59 GMT IndyCar - autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/sao-paolo-indycar-track-revealed-15884.html IndyCar http://www.autoevolution.com/news/sao-paolo-indycar-track-revealed-15884.html#comments autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/tony-george-quits-ims-board-completely-15631.html
Following the IMS' hosting Formula One races in the early 2000s, his decisions at the helm of North America's leading open-wheel racing series have been contested by the members of the IRL and IMS board continuously. All dissatisfaction...]]> Tony George decided that he had enough with the Indy Racing League - a business that he actually founded and led for the past two decades - and yesterday confirmed that he has given up all official positions within the board of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Following the IMS' hosting Formula One races in the early 2000s, his decisions at the helm of North America's leading open-wheel racing series have been contested by the members of the IRL and IMS board continuously. All dissatisfaction... (read more)]]> Wed, 20 Jan 2010 08:37:29 GMT IndyCar - autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/tony-george-quits-ims-board-completely-15631.html IndyCar http://www.autoevolution.com/news/tony-george-quits-ims-board-completely-15631.html#comments autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/irl-cuts-down-pre-season-testing-to-one-event-15399.html
The teams will only have the chance to test their 2010 challengers on the Barber Motorsports Park road course, in a testing event scheduled for February 24 to 25. Therefore, there will be no more oval testing in the pre-season from now on, ma...]]> In a recent attempt to cut down expenditures of the teams lining up for the 2010 IndyCar Series, the North American championship officials decided to reduce the pre-season testing to only one session prior to the season opener in Sao Paolo, in mid March.

The teams will only have the chance to test their 2010 challengers on the Barber Motorsports Park road course, in a testing event scheduled for February 24 to 25. Therefore, there will be no more oval testing in the pre-season from now on, ma... (read more)]]> Wed, 13 Jan 2010 11:47:22 GMT IndyCar - autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/irl-cuts-down-pre-season-testing-to-one-event-15399.html IndyCar http://www.autoevolution.com/news/irl-cuts-down-pre-season-testing-to-one-event-15399.html#comments autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/volkswagen-plays-down-indycar-entry-15352.html
"I am not 100 per cent sure of the latest status...]]> Kris Nissen, the head of Volkswagen Motorsport has put to rest, for the time being at least, hopes regarding a possible Volkswagen take at the IndyCar program. Despite the fact that VW, together with Audi, Porsche and Honda, have entered talks with IndyCar for future engine-rule packages, set to be introduced in 2012, Nissen says it is unlikely VW will enter the series in the near future. The main reason, as expected, is financial related.

"I am not 100 per cent sure of the latest status... (read more)]]> Tue, 12 Jan 2010 14:10:23 GMT IndyCar - autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/volkswagen-plays-down-indycar-entry-15352.html IndyCar http://www.autoevolution.com/news/volkswagen-plays-down-indycar-entry-15352.html#comments autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/hunter-reay-signs-andretti-autosport-deal-for-2010-15064.html
All the other Andretti Autosport racers are regulars in the championship - Danica Patrick, Tony Kanaan and Marco Andretti - with Hunter-Reay being the only one guaranteed a few rounds, including the famous Indy...]]> Andretti Autosport announced the signing of American racer Ryan Hunter-Reay for the 2010 season of the IndyCar Series. However, it's not all good news for the former Vision Racing and AJ Foyt Racing driver, as Hunter-Reay is yet to secure sponsorship for an full campaign in the series.

All the other Andretti Autosport racers are regulars in the championship - Danica Patrick, Tony Kanaan and Marco Andretti - with Hunter-Reay being the only one guaranteed a few rounds, including the famous Indy... (read more)]]> Tue, 5 Jan 2010 10:18:22 GMT IndyCar - autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/hunter-reay-signs-andretti-autosport-deal-for-2010-15064.html IndyCar http://www.autoevolution.com/news/hunter-reay-signs-andretti-autosport-deal-for-2010-15064.html#comments autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/indy-500-qualifying-format-changed-14551.html
For the period of time since 2005 and until 2009, the qualifying format for the Indy 500 race included action throughout the durat...]]> With so many changes announced to debut in the Formula One championship next year, the FIA series' counterpart in the US, namely the IndyCar Series, decided to also proceed to some regulations changes prior to the 2010 campaign. As announced by the championship officials recently, the qualifying procedure for the famous Indy 500 race will be different next season.

For the period of time since 2005 and until 2009, the qualifying format for the Indy 500 race included action throughout the durat... (read more)]]> Wed, 16 Dec 2009 09:49:53 GMT IndyCar - autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/indy-500-qualifying-format-changed-14551.html IndyCar http://www.autoevolution.com/news/indy-500-qualifying-format-changed-14551.html#comments autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/indycar-extends-deal-with-peak-performance-14244.html
The Izod IndyCar Series is extremely excited to be extendi...]]> In a time when all major motor racing series are finding more and more difficult to keep their sponsors for the upcoming campaigns, the IndyCar Series managed to extend one of their existing financial partnerships for yet another year. We're talking about the Old World Industry's PEAK Performance Motor Oil brand who, according to a reports issued by SportsProMedia.com, signed to be a partner for the aforementioned series in 2010 also.

The Izod IndyCar Series is extremely excited to be extendi... (read more)]]> Wed, 9 Dec 2009 09:36:35 GMT IndyCar - autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/indycar-extends-deal-with-peak-performance-14244.html IndyCar http://www.autoevolution.com/news/indycar-extends-deal-with-peak-performance-14244.html#comments autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/danica-patrick-confirmed-by-andretti-autosport-for-2010-13915.html
Patrick has been linked with several racing seats outside the Indy Car series, the ones related to a job with US F1 being the most headlined in recent months. In addition, several NASCAR...]]> The rumors about Danica Patrick moving to NASCAR, Formula One or some other racing series out there are finally over, as Andretti Autosport have today confirmed that the only female driver to win an Indy Car event in the history of the sport has signed a one-year extension with the team for the 2010 campaign.

Patrick has been linked with several racing seats outside the Indy Car series, the ones related to a job with US F1 being the most headlined in recent months. In addition, several NASCAR... (read more)]]> Mon, 30 Nov 2009 14:32:54 GMT IndyCar - autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/danica-patrick-confirmed-by-andretti-autosport-for-2010-13915.html IndyCar http://www.autoevolution.com/news/danica-patrick-confirmed-by-andretti-autosport-for-2010-13915.html#comments autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/sao-paolo-secures-indycar-event-13741.html
The arrival of the IZOD IndyCar Series confirms Sao Paulo's nature of staging great worldwide events. It is a gift to the citizens of Sao...]]> With so many Brazilian drivers racing in the Indy Car Series, it was only natural for the North American officials to start thinking of incorporating a Brazilian race in their calendar. And the news finally became official yesterday, when the Sao Paulo mayor Gilberto Kassab happily confirmed the championship's first street race in the famous Brazilian city.

The arrival of the IZOD IndyCar Series confirms Sao Paulo's nature of staging great worldwide events. It is a gift to the citizens of Sao... (read more)]]> Thu, 26 Nov 2009 08:05:44 GMT IndyCar - autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/sao-paolo-secures-indycar-event-13741.html IndyCar http://www.autoevolution.com/news/sao-paolo-secures-indycar-event-13741.html#comments autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/andretti-green-racing-changes-name-into-andretti-autosport-13708.html
And no, the North American outfit has not inked a partnership with the famous British magazine Autosport, only it has suffered a ...]]> Just in case you won't get to see the name Andretti Green Racing written on the 2010 roster of the Indy Car Series, rest assured, as the Andretti-governed outfit will not turn its back on the most popular open-wheel racing series in the United States. The team will actually undergo a renaming process which will see the AGR designation changed to Andretti Autosport.

And no, the North American outfit has not inked a partnership with the famous British magazine Autosport, only it has suffered a ... (read more)]]> Wed, 25 Nov 2009 10:14:39 GMT IndyCar - autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/andretti-green-racing-changes-name-into-andretti-autosport-13708.html IndyCar http://www.autoevolution.com/news/andretti-green-racing-changes-name-into-andretti-autosport-13708.html#comments autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/will-power-signs-full-season-deal-with-penske-13472.html
Soon after Helio solved his problems and returned to racing, Power had no other choice but to remain sidelined and do only selected events for Penske. That aspect of ...]]> Will Power has finally been repaid for his consistently good results with Penske Racing during the past Indy Car season. Although initially signed by the well-known team as a stand-in for Helio Castroneves - fighting against tax evasion claims at the time - the Australian driver eventually only got to start 6 races last season.

Soon after Helio solved his problems and returned to racing, Power had no other choice but to remain sidelined and do only selected events for Penske. That aspect of ... (read more)]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:39:31 GMT IndyCar - autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/will-power-signs-full-season-deal-with-penske-13472.html IndyCar http://www.autoevolution.com/news/will-power-signs-full-season-deal-with-penske-13472.html#comments autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/wheldon-extends-panther-stay-for-2010-12536.html
Dan started the season with the sole thought of battling for the title this year, but instead scored a single podium finish throughout 2009, at Indy. However, the rough season se...]]> Although starting the year with some very high expectations for his 7th straight season in the IRL, British driver Dan Wheldon had one of the most difficult campaign in years. Having switched from Target Chip Ganassi Racing to former outfit Panther Racing, Wheldon had to settle for a disappointing 10th place overall.

Dan started the season with the sole thought of battling for the title this year, but instead scored a single podium finish throughout 2009, at Indy. However, the rough season se... (read more)]]> Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:12:15 GMT IndyCar - autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/wheldon-extends-panther-stay-for-2010-12536.html IndyCar http://www.autoevolution.com/news/wheldon-extends-panther-stay-for-2010-12536.html#comments autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/franchitti-wins-at-homestead-secures-2nd-indycar-title-11900.html
At his very return to the series, the Ganassi driver took back what he had rightfully earned 2 years ago, namely the Indy...]]> Veni, vidi, vici! This is how one could resume Dario Franchitti's return to the Indycar Series after a failed experience in NASCAR. Leaving North America's Formula One-like series for the big bucks in stock car racing 2 years ago, the Scottish driver finally came to the conclusion that his success lies in the open-wheel racing series and not the most popular sport in the US.

At his very return to the series, the Ganassi driver took back what he had rightfully earned 2 years ago, namely the Indy... (read more)]]> Mon, 12 Oct 2009 08:52:18 GMT IndyCar - autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/franchitti-wins-at-homestead-secures-2nd-indycar-title-11900.html IndyCar http://www.autoevolution.com/news/franchitti-wins-at-homestead-secures-2nd-indycar-title-11900.html#comments autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/n-h-l-signs-alex-lloyd-for-homestead-10516.html
The 24-year-old will race alongside Graham Rahal in the Firestone Indy 300 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on October 9-10, 2009. Lloyd had raced for Ganassi since they dominated the 2007 Indy Lights, but this year they parted ways in the summer.

"Lloyd holds the distinction of being the only driver to win o...]]> Bringing you news from the Indy Racing League, Newman/Haas/Lanigan Racing team just announced they have sucessfully signed Alex Lloyd to race in the 2009 IndyCar Series season-finale.

The 24-year-old will race alongside Graham Rahal in the Firestone Indy 300 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on October 9-10, 2009. Lloyd had raced for Ganassi since they dominated the 2007 Indy Lights, but this year they parted ways in the summer.

"Lloyd holds the distinction of being the only driver to win o... (read more)]]> Thu, 3 Sep 2009 09:07:59 GMT IndyCar - autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/n-h-l-signs-alex-lloyd-for-homestead-10516.html IndyCar http://www.autoevolution.com/news/n-h-l-signs-alex-lloyd-for-homestead-10516.html#comments autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/briscoe-prudent-of-2009-irl-title-10436.html
The battle up front is very close with three drivers: Ryan Briscoe, Dario Franchitti and Scott Dixon fighting for the title this year. Briscoe's win in Chicago extended his championship lead to 25 points clear of second place Dario Franchitti, while Scott Dixon is third with 33 points to recover of Ryan.

However, the Aus...]]> Ryan Briscoe shows a very careful approach to IndyCar's 2009 drivers title, as the 27-year-old Australian just won the Chicago round of the IndyCar championship on Sunday.

The battle up front is very close with three drivers: Ryan Briscoe, Dario Franchitti and Scott Dixon fighting for the title this year. Briscoe's win in Chicago extended his championship lead to 25 points clear of second place Dario Franchitti, while Scott Dixon is third with 33 points to recover of Ryan.

However, the Aus... (read more)]]> Tue, 1 Sep 2009 09:07:10 GMT IndyCar - autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/briscoe-prudent-of-2009-irl-title-10436.html IndyCar http://www.autoevolution.com/news/briscoe-prudent-of-2009-irl-title-10436.html#comments autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/2010-calendar-changes-for-texas-and-motegi-in-irl-10293.html
This means the race at the Texas Motor Speedway will take place a week after the Indianapolis 500 Grand Prix. Therefore it will be held one week earlier than its originally scheduled date, "in order to maintain the tradition of IndyCar and NASCAR Trucks doubleheader weekend", as Autosport reported.

"I have always been a proponent of that off week...]]> Indy Racing League officials have announced that they changed the dates for the 2010 season races in Texas, USA and Motegi, Japan.

This means the race at the Texas Motor Speedway will take place a week after the Indianapolis 500 Grand Prix. Therefore it will be held one week earlier than its originally scheduled date, "in order to maintain the tradition of IndyCar and NASCAR Trucks doubleheader weekend", as Autosport reported.

"I have always been a proponent of that off week... (read more)]]> Thu, 27 Aug 2009 07:06:19 GMT IndyCar - autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/2010-calendar-changes-for-texas-and-motegi-in-irl-10293.html IndyCar http://www.autoevolution.com/news/2010-calendar-changes-for-texas-and-motegi-in-irl-10293.html#comments autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/franck-montagny-to-make-indy-debut-with-agr-9783.html
Montagny has so far started in 7 Formula One race in 2006 - all for Super Aguri Team - after...]]> After failing to make a return to Formula One in recent years, French driver Franck Montagny finally managed to secure a part-time drive in this year's Indy Car Series. Andretti Green Racing today announced, via a press release, that the 31-year old driver will drive the #25 AFS Dallara/Honda/Firestone in the Indy Grand Prix of Sonoma at Infineon Raceway, therefore making his very debut in the series.

Montagny has so far started in 7 Formula One race in 2006 - all for Super Aguri Team - after... (read more)]]> Wed, 12 Aug 2009 14:23:55 GMT IndyCar - autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/franck-montagny-to-make-indy-debut-with-agr-9783.html IndyCar http://www.autoevolution.com/news/franck-montagny-to-make-indy-debut-with-agr-9783.html#comments autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/scott-dixon-becomes-mr-irl-wins-20th-race-at-mid-ohio-9666.html
Obviously it's a fantastic milestone for myself and obviously for the team. I've achieved all of those wins with Target. Without them, it wouldn't have been poss...]]> Scott Dixon faced little opposition at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course on Sunday, as the Ganassi driver dominated the second half of the race to win by more than half a minute to Australia's Ryan Briscoe. In clinching his 20th win in the Indy Car Series, Dixon has also clinched back the championship lead ahead of Penske rival Briscoe.

Obviously it's a fantastic milestone for myself and obviously for the team. I've achieved all of those wins with Target. Without them, it wouldn't have been poss... (read more)]]> Mon, 10 Aug 2009 06:54:06 GMT IndyCar - autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/scott-dixon-becomes-mr-irl-wins-20th-race-at-mid-ohio-9666.html IndyCar http://www.autoevolution.com/news/scott-dixon-becomes-mr-irl-wins-20th-race-at-mid-ohio-9666.html#comments autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/irl-to-debut-push-to-pass-power-boost-rules-9304.html
According to HPD Race Team Manager Roger Griffiths, the IRL and Honda companies have found a way to provide each car with a device - called push to p...]]> The North American Indy Car Racing League has made one more step to meeting the fans' expectations for spectacular racing. After introducing, earlier this month, a new set of aerodynamic rules aimed at improving overtaking on oval tracks, IRL's engine manufacturer Honda brought its own contribution to the aforementioned open-wheel racing series.

According to HPD Race Team Manager Roger Griffiths, the IRL and Honda companies have found a way to provide each car with a device - called push to p... (read more)]]> Wed, 29 Jul 2009 13:43:31 GMT IndyCar - autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/irl-to-debut-push-to-pass-power-boost-rules-9304.html IndyCar http://www.autoevolution.com/news/irl-to-debut-push-to-pass-power-boost-rules-9304.html#comments autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/power-not-stressed-out-about-indy-full-drive-9222.html
He initially signed a deal with Penske Racing in order to replace Helio Castroneves - caught in a legal dispute over tax e...]]> Australian driver Will Power revealed the secret for his great performance at Edmonton on Sunday was not spending too much time thinking of securing a full-time race seat in the Indy Car Series. While currently on a selected-events deal with Penske Racing for 2009, Power did very few things wrong during the Canadian race and eventually scored his maiden win in the series.

He initially signed a deal with Penske Racing in order to replace Helio Castroneves - caught in a legal dispute over tax e... (read more)]]> Tue, 28 Jul 2009 07:44:42 GMT IndyCar - autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/power-not-stressed-out-about-indy-full-drive-9222.html IndyCar http://www.autoevolution.com/news/power-not-stressed-out-about-indy-full-drive-9222.html#comments autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/irl-confirms-aerodynamic-changes-for-2009-8320.html
According to a press release from the IRL, all teams will be allowed to makes further aerodynamic adjustments to their challengers, thanks to tire ramps, sidepod...]]> Aerodynamic changes are no longer only a Formula One trend, as the Indy Racing League - F1's counterpart on the North American continent - announced their 2009 machineries will undergo several exterior updates in order to improve downforce levels. The changes are to be implemented from as early as August 1, during the Kentucky event.

According to a press release from the IRL, all teams will be allowed to makes further aerodynamic adjustments to their challengers, thanks to tire ramps, sidepod... (read more)]]> Wed, 1 Jul 2009 13:26:54 GMT IndyCar - autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/irl-confirms-aerodynamic-changes-for-2009-8320.html IndyCar http://www.autoevolution.com/news/irl-confirms-aerodynamic-changes-for-2009-8320.html#comments autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/franchitti-edges-briscoe-for-iowa-win-7968.html
The first part of the race was not chaos-free, as plenty of drivers exchanged lead due to a high number of yellow flags. From mid-race on, following Tony Kanaan's c...]]> Dario Franchitti scored his second win of the season last weekend, as Iowa, as some late pit stop strategy boosted him ahead of race favorite Ryan Briscoe at the chequered flag. The Australian driver looked like the man to beat all day long, but once again had to settle for second place after a disappointing last stop at the pits.

The first part of the race was not chaos-free, as plenty of drivers exchanged lead due to a high number of yellow flags. From mid-race on, following Tony Kanaan's c... (read more)]]> Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:40:41 GMT IndyCar - autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/franchitti-edges-briscoe-for-iowa-win-7968.html IndyCar http://www.autoevolution.com/news/franchitti-edges-briscoe-for-iowa-win-7968.html#comments autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/paul-tracy-to-race-at-watkins-glen-for-kv-7758.html
According to team owner Jimmy Vasser, the decision to include Tracy in the KV lineup for the Watkins Glen event was made to help the Canadian driver feel more c...]]> Paul Tracy added one more Indy Car Series round on his 2009 schedule, as the Canadian driver has been confirmed by KV Racing Technology for the race at Watkins Glen on July 5. The former CART champion will therefore drive for at least 3 more rounds this season, as the team has already confirmed him for the 2 Canadian events this year.

According to team owner Jimmy Vasser, the decision to include Tracy in the KV lineup for the Watkins Glen event was made to help the Canadian driver feel more c... (read more)]]> Tue, 16 Jun 2009 07:14:11 GMT IndyCar - autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/paul-tracy-to-race-at-watkins-glen-for-kv-7758.html IndyCar http://www.autoevolution.com/news/paul-tracy-to-race-at-watkins-glen-for-kv-7758.html#comments autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/aj-foyt-iv-returns-to-race-for-grandfather-in-texas-7410.html
However, it was not Tracy's poor run in Milwaukee that determined Foyt to give up his services, but the under-performing car he wa...]]> AJ Foyt IV will compete for his grandfather's team in Texas this weekend, following the announcement made by the AJ Foyt Racing outfit that it had parted ways with Canadian driver Paul Tracy. The former CART champion replaced injured driver Vitor Meira at The Milwaukee Mile last weekend but finished 6 laps down to winner Scott Dixon, causing the unavoidable split.

However, it was not Tracy's poor run in Milwaukee that determined Foyt to give up his services, but the under-performing car he wa... (read more)]]> Thu, 4 Jun 2009 10:23:54 GMT IndyCar - autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/aj-foyt-iv-returns-to-race-for-grandfather-in-texas-7410.html IndyCar http://www.autoevolution.com/news/aj-foyt-iv-returns-to-race-for-grandfather-in-texas-7410.html#comments autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/paul-tracy-parts-ways-with-foyt-racing-7352.html
According to Tracy, it was Foyt himself to admit it, before suggesting it would be better for all parties involved if Tracy and the company part...]]> Paul Tracy has remained without a seat inside this year's Indy Car series following the race at The Milwaukee Mile the past weekend, as the Canadian driver revealed he parted ways with A.J. Foyt Racing earlier this week. The reason, as announced by Tracy, is that Foyt was unable to provide the former CART champion with a race-winning car this season.

According to Tracy, it was Foyt himself to admit it, before suggesting it would be better for all parties involved if Tracy and the company part... (read more)]]> Wed, 3 Jun 2009 09:17:19 GMT IndyCar - autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/paul-tracy-parts-ways-with-foyt-racing-7352.html IndyCar http://www.autoevolution.com/news/paul-tracy-parts-ways-with-foyt-racing-7352.html#comments autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/rahal-slams-clueless-milka-duno-for-indy-crash-7051.html
Rahal was furious with the Venezuelan driver after the race, as he described her racing style as clueless during the entire race. The NHL Racing driver insisted tha...]]> Graham Rahal's chances of clinching his first historical win in the Indy 500 hit the wall (literally) after less than quarter of a distance in the Indianapolis Motor Speedway race, when the Newman/Haas/Lanigan racer lost control of his car and slid right into the Turn 4 wall in an attempt to lap Milka Duno's Dreyer & Reinbold car.

Rahal was furious with the Venezuelan driver after the race, as he described her racing style as clueless during the entire race. The NHL Racing driver insisted tha... (read more)]]> Mon, 25 May 2009 10:13:01 GMT IndyCar - autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/rahal-slams-clueless-milka-duno-for-indy-crash-7051.html IndyCar http://www.autoevolution.com/news/rahal-slams-clueless-milka-duno-for-indy-crash-7051.html#comments autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/castroneves-wins-3rd-career-indy-500-7039.html
Castroneves therefore converted his 3rd Indy pole position into a 3rd historical win, topping the IndyCar field ahead of Panther Racing's D...]]> Only five weeks after being exonerated from his tax evasion charges by the jury in Miami Federal Court, Helio Castroneves is living one of his most fulfilling weekends in his IndyCar career. The Team Penske driver made a remarkable comeback into the sport and, after a runner-up spot in Kansas, he scored the perfect win in the famous Indy 500 this weekend.

Castroneves therefore converted his 3rd Indy pole position into a 3rd historical win, topping the IndyCar field ahead of Panther Racing's D... (read more)]]> Mon, 25 May 2009 08:02:54 GMT IndyCar - autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/castroneves-wins-3rd-career-indy-500-7039.html IndyCar http://www.autoevolution.com/news/castroneves-wins-3rd-career-indy-500-7039.html#comments autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/power-champcar-teams-stronger-at-long-beach-5829.html
The argument came from former Champ Car driver Will Power, now competing for Team Penske (meaning the second category of teams). As announced by Power, he expected to lap the Long Beach street co...]]> Long Beach will certainly bring some competitive racing from all former Champ Car teams this weekend. As the Californian venue was a common stop for the now-defunct CCWS, all teams used to running their cars on street circuits will have an undisputed advantage over the ones more used to oval racing.

The argument came from former Champ Car driver Will Power, now competing for Team Penske (meaning the second category of teams). As announced by Power, he expected to lap the Long Beach street co... (read more)]]> Wed, 15 Apr 2009 12:51:48 GMT IndyCar - autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/power-champcar-teams-stronger-at-long-beach-5829.html IndyCar http://www.autoevolution.com/news/power-champcar-teams-stronger-at-long-beach-5829.html#comments autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/briscoe-holds-off-hunter-reay-for-st-petersburg-win-5562.html
Justin Wilson's move to Dale Coyne Racing seemed like a great step forward for the Englishman, as he led the Sunday race for most of the time. Although not starting from pole, Wilson powered to the le...]]> Ryan Briscoe clinched the season opener at St Petersburg on Sunday, as he held off Ryan Hunter-Reay to the chequered flag in the dying laps of the race. The Australian therefore clinched his 2nd consecutive win in the IRL, following his 1st place in the non-sanctioned event at Surfers Paradise.

Justin Wilson's move to Dale Coyne Racing seemed like a great step forward for the Englishman, as he led the Sunday race for most of the time. Although not starting from pole, Wilson powered to the le... (read more)]]> Mon, 6 Apr 2009 08:24:04 GMT IndyCar - autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/briscoe-holds-off-hunter-reay-for-st-petersburg-win-5562.html IndyCar http://www.autoevolution.com/news/briscoe-holds-off-hunter-reay-for-st-petersburg-win-5562.html#comments autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/ryan-hunter-reay-secures-2009-season-with-vision-racing-5479.html
After clinching the Rookie of the Year award in 2007, Hunter-Reay ended last season on a promising 8th place overall, while also scoring his maiden IRL win, at Watkins Glen. H...]]> Ryan Hunter-Reay has finally secured a racing spot inside the IndyCar Series only days before the season opener in St. Petersburg. The driver's continuous efforts to continue his run in the series have finally paid off, as Tony George - the very boss of IRL - offerd Hunter-Reay a racing spot with his Vision Racing team.

After clinching the Rookie of the Year award in 2007, Hunter-Reay ended last season on a promising 8th place overall, while also scoring his maiden IRL win, at Watkins Glen. H... (read more)]]> Wed, 1 Apr 2009 10:56:50 GMT IndyCar - autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/ryan-hunter-reay-secures-2009-season-with-vision-racing-5479.html IndyCar http://www.autoevolution.com/news/ryan-hunter-reay-secures-2009-season-with-vision-racing-5479.html#comments autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/irl-change-point-system-4966.html
Unlike the previous season, the race winner will not be awarded the same number of points as before - except for the best-case scenario when a driver would win from pole position and finish the race with the ...]]> Not only the Formula 1 series is considering changing the points system in the season to come, but also their counterparts in the United states. According to series' official website, the Indy Racing League officials have confirmed a few changes in point-awarding for the upcoming season.

Unlike the previous season, the race winner will not be awarded the same number of points as before - except for the best-case scenario when a driver would win from pole position and finish the race with the ... (read more)]]> Thu, 12 Mar 2009 14:21:43 GMT IndyCar - autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/irl-change-point-system-4966.html IndyCar http://www.autoevolution.com/news/irl-change-point-system-4966.html#comments autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/scott-dixon-tops-first-day-of-tests-at-homestead-4469.html
We're pretty pleased with the results so far. A lot of our focus was making the car better on older tires. Balance was another thing we spent quite a bi...]]> Scott Dixon topped the charts in the first day of testing at Homestead-Miami on Tuesday night, posting the best time of 25.2919 on an average speed of 211.372 mph. The reigning Indy Car champion was followed by Penske leading driver this year Ryan Briscoe, while returning 2007 IRL champion Dario Franchitti had to settle for 3rd place overall.

We're pretty pleased with the results so far. A lot of our focus was making the car better on older tires. Balance was another thing we spent quite a bi... (read more)]]> Wed, 25 Feb 2009 12:03:52 GMT IndyCar - autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/scott-dixon-tops-first-day-of-tests-at-homestead-4469.html IndyCar http://www.autoevolution.com/news/scott-dixon-tops-first-day-of-tests-at-homestead-4469.html#comments autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/nhl-racing-confirms-milka-duno-test-at-homestead-4416.html
According to the latest news coming from Newman/Haas/Lanigan Racing, it seems the Venezuelan driver is scheduled to test for the...]]> Following Danica Patrick's little flirt with the idea of joining F1 in 2010, another Indy Car female driver makes the headline this week. We're talking about Milka Duno and, consequently, our chances to see another cat fight between the two drivers inside the 2009 Indy Car series (a sequal of the argument between Duno and Patrick after the Mid-Ohio event last year).

According to the latest news coming from Newman/Haas/Lanigan Racing, it seems the Venezuelan driver is scheduled to test for the... (read more)]]> Tue, 24 Feb 2009 10:23:19 GMT IndyCar - autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/nhl-racing-confirms-milka-duno-test-at-homestead-4416.html IndyCar http://www.autoevolution.com/news/nhl-racing-confirms-milka-duno-test-at-homestead-4416.html#comments autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/robert-doorbos-to-make-indycar-debut-with-newmanhaaslanigan-4383.html
I'm very happy and proud to get this chance to race with Newman/Haas/Lanigan Racing. Racing in the IndyCar Series has been my biggest dream and especially to do it with...]]> Newman/Haas/Lanigan Racing will officially make a 2-car effort in their second IndyCar campaign. Dutch driver Robert Doornbos - formerly member of the Minardi Team USA in the 2007 Champ Car Series - was confirmed as official race driver for NHL and will make his IndyCar Series debut in 2009 alongside new teammate Graham Rahal.

I'm very happy and proud to get this chance to race with Newman/Haas/Lanigan Racing. Racing in the IndyCar Series has been my biggest dream and especially to do it with... (read more)]]> Mon, 23 Feb 2009 11:39:55 GMT IndyCar - autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/robert-doorbos-to-make-indycar-debut-with-newmanhaaslanigan-4383.html IndyCar http://www.autoevolution.com/news/robert-doorbos-to-make-indycar-debut-with-newmanhaaslanigan-4383.html#comments autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/wheldon-aims-for-2nd-irl-title-4344.html
Wheldon's chances of challenging for a new title in the IRL took a blow at the end of last season, when Ganassi Racing decided not to renew his deal fo...]]> Former Indy Car champion Dan Wheldon is looking forward to the new season, as he entered 2009 with the sole thought of clinching his second IRL title in career. Although he switched from top guns Target Chip Ganassi Racing to under-achievers (at least in the last few years) Panther Racing, the Englishman still has high hopes of the new season.

Wheldon's chances of challenging for a new title in the IRL took a blow at the end of last season, when Ganassi Racing decided not to renew his deal fo... (read more)]]> Fri, 20 Feb 2009 14:12:51 GMT IndyCar - autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/wheldon-aims-for-2nd-irl-title-4344.html IndyCar http://www.autoevolution.com/news/wheldon-aims-for-2nd-irl-title-4344.html#comments autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/indy-engine-package-delayed-3858.html
For the time being, the IndyCar machineries use Dallara chassis and normally-aspirated Honda engines, as well as Firestone tires. While Dallara and Firestone will not use their position as sole suppliers to the series, Hond...]]> The IndyCar Series might stick to its current engine package in 2011 as well. Although they were planning to change the engine regulation in 3 years time, the economic regression might cause the series' organizers to postpone the introduction of the new formula until 2012.

For the time being, the IndyCar machineries use Dallara chassis and normally-aspirated Honda engines, as well as Firestone tires. While Dallara and Firestone will not use their position as sole suppliers to the series, Hond... (read more)]]> Thu, 5 Feb 2009 11:03:03 GMT IndyCar - autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/indy-engine-package-delayed-3858.html IndyCar http://www.autoevolution.com/news/indy-engine-package-delayed-3858.html#comments autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/european-car-makers-interested-in-indycar-engine-deal-3795.html
Given the less expensive new-generation engines that are to be provided to the series in 2 years time, Honda, Porsche, Volkswagen, Fiat and Audi are still in talks with the IndyCar officials to become new engine suppliers in the leading o...]]> In a time when most manufacturers seem to revise their racing programmes in Formula 1 - Honda even withdrew from the series last year - the IndyCar Series confirmed that no less than 5 car makers are interested in building the new technical package for 2011.

Given the less expensive new-generation engines that are to be provided to the series in 2 years time, Honda, Porsche, Volkswagen, Fiat and Audi are still in talks with the IndyCar officials to become new engine suppliers in the leading o... (read more)]]> Wed, 4 Feb 2009 08:12:09 GMT IndyCar - autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/european-car-makers-interested-in-indycar-engine-deal-3795.html IndyCar http://www.autoevolution.com/news/european-car-makers-interested-in-indycar-engine-deal-3795.html#comments autoevolution