''I must have the slowest car in the field'' - Patrick Carpentier following his 14th place in Kansas
Jul 4, 2005
Two photos of Patrick Carpentier have been sent to e-mail subscribers Round 8 of the Indy Racing League at Kansas Speedway ''I must have the slowest car in the field'' - Patrick Carpentier following his 14th place in Kansas Montreal, Sunday, July 3, 2005 - Canadian driver Patrick Carpentier was having a great time in R ... Continue reading
Castroneves Finally Gets Richmond Win
Jun 25, 2005
RICHMOND, Va. June 25, 2005; Hank Kurtz writing for the AP reported that Helio Castroneves didn't let this one get away. One year after losing with the dominant car because Dan Wheldon's gamble on fuel paid off, Castroneves dominated again Saturday night to win the Indy Racing League's annual visit to it's shortest, di ... Continue reading
Jimmy Kite Makes History at Texas
Jun 16, 2005
Jimmy Kite Makes History at Texas FORT WORTH, Tex., June 16, 2005 - Jimmy Kite (Stockbridge, Ga.) made motorsports history this past weekend at Texas Motor Speedway (TMS). Kite, who is best known as an Indy Racing IndyCar Series driver but is a NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series rookie this season, became the first person t ... Continue reading
INDY Racing League: Texas- Scheckter Wins, Patrick Looks Like Rookie
Jun 12, 2005
FORT WORTH, Texas June 12, 2005; Mike Harris writing for the AP reported that Tomas Scheckter edged Sam Hornish Jr. by half a car-length Saturday night to win at Texas Motor Speedway, while Danica Patrick finished 13th -- last on the lead lap -- in the first Indy Racing League race since her thrilling finish at the Ind ... Continue reading
Rahal Letterman Racing and Walt Disney Pictures Announce 'HERBIE' Promotion
Jun 10, 2005
HILLIARD, Ohio, June 10 -- Rahal Letterman Racing, a leading open-wheel racing team in North America, and Walt Disney Pictures, a division of The Walt Disney Studios, announced today a promotion for the upcoming movie HERBIE: FULLY LOADED by working with 2005 Indy 500 Rookie of the Year Danica Patrick. The cornerstone ... Continue reading
MotorSports Emporium Congratulates Herta, Wheldon and the Andretti/Green Team
May 31, 2005
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--May 31, 2005--MotorSports Emporium, Inc. (OTCBB:MSEP) congratulates Bryan Herta and Dan Wheldon, of the Andretti/Green team, for their remarkable performance at Sunday's 89th running of the Indianapolis 500. David Keaveney, President and CEO of MSEP said, "Michael Andretti will take many memories hom ... Continue reading
Top-Five Finish for Chevy in Indy 500
May 30, 2005
Buddy Lazier Overcomes Adversity to Score Best Chevrolet Finish INDIANAPOLIS, May 29, 2005 – Buddy Lazier showed tenacity and grit today at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, bringing his battered Panther Racing/Jonathan Byrd’s Chevrolet home in fifth place in the 89th running of the Indianapolis 500. The 1996 In ... Continue reading
Honda Complete Indianapolis 500 Race Report
May 30, 2005
Indianapolis 500 Race Report Downloads Text only Speedway, Ind. 05/29/2005 -- Indianapolis 500 Race Report Circuit: Indianapolis Motor Speedway (2.5 mile oval) Speedway, Ind. 2004 Winner: Buddy Rice (Honda) 138.518 mph average speed Weather: Mostly sunny, mild, 75 degrees F Ps. St. Driver Team Engine Chassis Laps Avera ... Continue reading
Red Bull Cheever Racing driver Patrick Carpentier Lap 154
May 30, 2005
Dan Wheldon Wins his Fourth Race of the Season CARPENTIER RETIRES FROM THE INDY 500 ON LAP 154 Montreal, Sunday, May 29, 2005 - Starting 25th on the grid, Red Bull Cheever Racing driver Patrick Carpentier was classified 21st at the 89th running of the Indy 500 held Sunday at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Round 5 of ... Continue reading
Danica Patrick The Real Deal - First Woman to Lead Indy 500 Lap
May 30, 2005
INDIANAPOLIS May 29, 2005; Paul Newberry writing for the AP reported that Danica Patrick knew she could hang with the boys. She nearly beat them at the Indianapolis 500. Patrick overcame a couple of rookie mistakes to finish fourth Sunday, the strongest showing for a woman in the race's 89-year history and a thrilling ... Continue reading
May 29, 2005
INDIANAPOLIS May 29, 2005; Steve Herman writing for the AP reported that Englishman Dan Wheldon spoiled Danica Patrick's big day, passing the only woman to lead the Indianapolis 500 in the final laps and holding on for his fourth victory of the season. Vitor Meira was second, Bryan Herta was third and Patrick finished ... Continue reading
AirTran Airways Teams Up with Andretti Green Racing to Sponsor Three Races, Starting with Indy 500
May 28, 2005
ORLANDO, Fla., May 27 -- AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. , today announced that the airline has teamed up with Andretti Green Racing as an associate sponsor for three consecutive Indy Racing League(R) IndyCar(R) Series events, beginning with the 89th running of the Indianapolis 500. AirTran Airw ... Continue reading
Checkers(R)/Rally's(R) Revs Up Third Year as Official Burger of Indy 500(R)
May 27, 2005
Double Drive-Thru Chain Expands Brand Visibility Through Community Day, Carb Day Events TAMPA, Fla., May 26 -- Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc. , the nation's largest double drive-thru chain, is revving up its third year as Official Burger of the Indianapolis 500(R). Checkers(R)/Rally's(R) has added signature Commun ... Continue reading
MotorSports Emporium is Represented in ``The Greatest Spectacle in Racing''
May 27, 2005
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--May 26, 2005-- MSEP Looks for Tremendous Exposure from the Indianapolis 500 and Its Sponsored Drivers MotorSports Emporium, Inc. (OTCBB:MSEP) expects to be well represented during this weekends 89th running of the Indianapolis 500. David Keaveney, President and CEO of MSEP said, "Marco Andretti, spon ... Continue reading
Kite Strings - Indy 500 News and Notes on Jimmy Kite
May 26, 2005
Kite Strings - News and Notes on Jimmy Kite No. 91 Ethanol-Hemelgarn Racing Dallara/ Toyota/ Firestone 89th Running of the Indianapolis 500 - Indianapolis Motor Speedway - May 29, 2005 birthplace: Effingham, Ill. current residence: Stockbridge, Ga. web site: Jimmy Kite: www.jimmykite.com <http://www.jimmykite.com/> and ... Continue reading
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