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NASCAR’s Jeff Gordon Hits 214 MPH During Indy Tire Test
NASCAR’s Jeff Gordon Hits 214 MPH During Indy Tire Test

1 May 2013, 13:48 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / Hendrick Motorsports’ driver Jeff Gordon has reached an amazing 214 miles per hour (344 km/h) in his NASCAR prepped Chevrolet SS during tire testing in Indianapolis yesterday. The incredibl...

 
Chevrolet Camaro Convertible Hot Wheels Edition to Debut at Indy 500
Chevrolet Camaro Convertible Hot Wheels Edition to Debut at Indy 500

5 Apr 2013, 08:37 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / The limited edition 2013 Chevrolet Camaro Hot Wheels convertible will be shown to the public for the very first time at this year's Indianapolis 500 race. Set to arrive in dealerships this s...

 
Legendary Racing Driver Art Malone Dies at 76
Legendary Racing Driver Art Malone Dies at 76

1 Apr 2013, 12:52 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / Former drag racing and USAC Championship driver Arthur "Art" Malone died Friday at the age of 76. Widely known for becoming the first driver to exceed 180 miles pe hour (290 km/h) at Da...

 
Gumball 3000 2012: Gumball Indy 500 Frenzy
Gumball 3000 2012: Gumball Indy 500 Frenzy

28 May 2012, 15:03 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / A little bit earlier, we showed the Gumballers parading on the Indy 500 track upon their arrival. However, as strange as it might sound, the real frenzy started once all the cars were parked in orde...

 
Gumball 3000 2012: Indy 500 Parade
Gumball 3000 2012: Indy 500 Parade

28 May 2012, 14:50 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / The Gumballers visited Indianapolis over the weekend and it went without saying that a parade including all the cars was held on the famous oval track. We've brought you a clip that allows you ...

 
Celebrity Chef Guy Fieri to Pace Indianapolis 500 in ‘Vette
Celebrity Chef Guy Fieri to Pace Indianapolis 500 in ‘Vette

22 May 2012, 12:01 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / The 33 drivers taking part in the heated battles at the 2012 Indianapolis 500 on Sunday at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway will be passed by a brand new Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Pace Car driven by non...

 
Indy 500 Champion Al Unser Jr Arrested for DWI
Indy 500 Champion Al Unser Jr Arrested for DWI

30 Sep 2011, 15:41 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / Double Indianapolis 500 winner Al Unser Jr. faces driving charges that are far from worthy of a race driver’s reputation. He was arrested in Albuquerque, N.M, for street racing and driving und...

 
Dan Wheldon Scores Indy 500 100th Anniversary Race Win
Dan Wheldon Scores Indy 500 100th Anniversary Race Win

2 Jun 2011, 05:30 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The William Rast sponsored Dan Wheldon won the 100th Anniversary Indianapolis 500 Mile Race the past weekend, while also announcing a new partnership with racing superstar Danica Patric, whose racer...

 
BorgWarner Awards Wheldon for Indy 500 Win
BorgWarner Awards Wheldon for Indy 500 Win

1 Jun 2011, 05:39 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Tying your name to one of the most famous races in the world is a great way to advertise your business, and if you add the fact that your company is the one that hands to trophy to the winner, then ...

 
Chevrolet Drops Camaro 45th Anniversary Edition at Indy 500
Chevrolet Drops Camaro 45th Anniversary Edition at Indy 500

30 May 2011, 07:08 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / The Chevrolet Camaro is one of the most iconic Pony cars in the US, and it’s turning 45 this year. In order to stave off its mid-life crisis just a little longer The General has created a spec...

 
UPDATE: Team Hot Wheels Sets New World Record for Longest Jump
UPDATE: Team Hot Wheels Sets New World Record for Longest Jump

30 May 2011, 06:20 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Managing to accomplish what they have had in mind for while now, Team Hot Wheels wowed the spectators at the “IZOD Presents Hot Wheels Fearless at the 500” event yesterday, as Tanner Fou...

 
US Army Demonstrates Quantum Hybrid at Indy 500
US Army Demonstrates Quantum Hybrid at Indy 500

29 May 2011, 08:38 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / The US army demonstrated the Clandestine Extended Range Vehicle (CERV) during a series of special events at the Indianapolis 500. The vehicle, which relies on a hybrid powertrain supplied by Quantum...

 
Where to Watch Hot Wheels Longest Jump at Indy 500
Where to Watch Hot Wheels Longest Jump at Indy 500

24 May 2011, 12:28 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Back in April we were informing you on the bold attempt that is to be made by Hot Wheels to destroy the world-record for longest jump in a four-wheel vehicle. But many of you were wondering how woul...

 
De Silvestro In Serious Indy 500 Crash
De Silvestro In Serious Indy 500 Crash

20 May 2011, 05:22 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Simona de Silvestro suffered a terrible accident in today's practice sessions for this year's Indy 500 race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, causing a long halt during the Thursday acti...

 
Hot Wheels Goes for Longest Jump at Indy 500
Hot Wheels Goes for Longest Jump at Indy 500

13 Apr 2011, 10:38 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / May 29, 2011. The date when the motorsport loving fans will come together at the famous Indianapolis track for the equally as famous Indy 500 race. And also the date when Hot Wheels hopes to destroy...

 
Car Town Social Media Game Brings IndyCar and Indy 500 to Facebook Users
Car Town Social Media Game Brings IndyCar and Indy 500 to Facebook Users

12 Apr 2011, 09:30 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Social media games have become more and more popular these days, causing many developers to look for delivering a richer experience to game players. So is the case with Cie Games who announced that,...

 
Rahal Letterman Sign Baguette for 2011 Indy 500
Rahal Letterman Sign Baguette for 2011 Indy 500

6 Apr 2011, 13:24 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Bertrand Baguette might not have secured a full-time deal in the 2011 IZOD IndyCar Series, but the Belgian will make the grid in the most important race of all, the Indy 500. 2009 Formula Renault 3....

 
Official: Donald Trump to Pace 100th Anniversary Indy 500
Official: Donald Trump to Pace 100th Anniversary Indy 500

6 Apr 2011, 07:50 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / What was only a rumor last month turned into reality today, as American business magnate Donald Trump was confirmed as the man who will get behind the wheel of the 2011 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible ...

 
Junqueira Gets Indy 500 Drive with AJ Foyt
Junqueira Gets Indy 500 Drive with AJ Foyt

5 Apr 2011, 08:03 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Bruno Junqueira will be part of this year's Indy 500 race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway once more, this time in an AJ Foyt Racing prepared single-seater. The deal includes only the race at...

 
Paul Tracy Inks 5-Race Deal with Dragon Racing
Paul Tracy Inks 5-Race Deal with Dragon Racing

5 Apr 2011, 06:53 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Paul Tracy's fans will be happy to know that their favorite driver will be making 6 starts in this year's IndyCar Series, as confirmed by Jay Penske's re-formed Dragon Racing team ear...