Papis To Drive #52 Cheever Racing Entry at Indy
May 17, 2006
Indianapolis, Ind. (May 16, 2006) -- Max Papis, the versatile driver of open-wheel and sports-car racing, has been hired to drive a second Cheever Racing entry for the Indianapolis 500. Papis, 36, will attempt to put the No. 52 Cheever Racing Honda/Dallara in the 33-car field when qualifying begins Saturday for the 90t ... Continue reading
A Flock of Celebrities Scheduled to Attend Red Carpet Event - Indy 500 Weekend
May 11, 2006
INDIANAPOLIS, May 11 -- PURE RUSH, the only brand to host VIP parties at every major sporting event in the past 3 years, will make their Inaugural appearance in Indy during the 500 Race Weekend to showcase one of their legendary evenings of fun on Friday, May 26th at GELO Ultra Lounge. This high-profile, red carpet eve ... Continue reading
May 11, 2006
LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill.--May 11, 2006--Chicago-based FreedomRoads, LLC, the nation's largest RV Dealership Network and Camping World, the nation's largest retailer of RV and outdoor supplies and accessories, today announced that they will sponsor the Indianapolis Chief Mechanic Pole Winner Award for the 90th Indianapolis 50 ... Continue reading
Cheever News: VIR 400 Race Report
Apr 24, 2006
An early penalty did not stop Fittipaldi and Cheever from finishing a strong top 10 finish Alton, VA (Sunday April 23, 2006)-Eddie Cheever and Christian Fittipaldi co-drove the #39 Crown Royal Special Reserve Porsche to a 7th place finish in this afternoons VIR 400 Rolex Sportscar Series Race. Three laps into the start ... Continue reading
Cheever News Motegi Race Report
Apr 23, 2006
Date: Sun, 23 Apr 2006 Motegi, Japan -- Tomas Enge faced an uphill battle this weekend at Twin Ring Motegi: Unfamiliar car, little time to prepare, immense travel and bad weather. His effort ended prematurely Saturday when two mechanical failures led to a spin and crash in the early laps of the Japan Indy 300. Enge was ... Continue reading
Klein Tools/Jim Beam Testing Report
Apr 6, 2006
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XM Satellite Radio Test Report, Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Apr 6, 2006
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Apr 5, 2006
DEERFIELD, Ill.--April 5, 2006--Canadian Club(R), a leading premium Canadian whisky and core brand of Beam Global Spirits & Wine, Inc., announced yesterday that it will venture into the Indy Racing League(R) IndyCar(R) Series through a partnership with Andretti Green Racing (AGR). Canadian Club will make its racing deb ... Continue reading
Ethanol Legacy to Live on at Indy
Apr 4, 2006
Jeff Simmons to Drive for Team Ethanol in Place of the Late Paul Dana SPEEDWAY, Ind., April 4 -- The ethanol legacy will live on with the Indy Racing League(R) (IRL). Rahal Letterman Racing, one of the leading open-wheel race teams in North America, announced today the selection of Jeff Simmons as the driver for the No ... Continue reading
Driveshaft Failure Ends Andretti's Day at Honda Grand Prix
Apr 3, 2006
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Herta Qualifies 6th in XM Satellite Radio Car at Honda Grand Prix
Apr 2, 2006
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Franchitti Qualifies on the Pole in Klein Tools/Jim Beam Car
Apr 2, 2006
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Statement by BEA Systems Chairman and CEO Alfred Chuang on the Death of IRL Driver Paul Dana
Mar 28, 2006
SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Following the tragic death of Rahal Letterman Racing driver Paul Dana during a practice accident Sunday morning, March 26, at the Homestead-Miami Speedway in Florida, BEA Systems Chairman and CEO Alfred Chuang issued the following statement: "As a racing enthusiast, I know the passion and risks asso ... Continue reading
IRL Driver Paul Dana Dies After Crash in Practice
Mar 26, 2006
HOMESTEAD, Fla. March 26, 2006; Mike Harris writing for the AP reported that Paul Dana was an up-and-coming rookie driver living his dream, a former motorsports journalist who was hours away Sunday from beginning his most promising season yet. Then, before the green flag flew, something went terribly, inexplicably wron ... Continue reading
Weldon Wins Toyota Indy 300 at Homestead
Mar 26, 2006
Courtesy IRL By Dave Lewandowski indycar.com HOMESTEAD, Fla. March 26, 2006 ; Mixed emotions hit Dan Wheldon like a ton of bricks as the No. 10 Target Chip Ganassi Racing car was wheeled into Victory Circle. Naturally, he was happy with his victory in the Toyota Indy 300, but saddened by the news of the death of fellow ... Continue reading
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