News By Topic: Indy Racing League

Jiffy Lube to Sponsor Buddy Lazier in 2005 Indianapolis 500

May 26, 2005

INDIANAPOLIS, May 26 -- When 1996 Indianapolis 500 winner Buddy Lazier takes the green flag this Sunday in the 2005 Indianapolis 500, the sidepod of his red and black Chevrolet powered Byrd Brothers/Panther Racing Indycar(TM) will be carrying the Jiffy Lube(R) brand logo along for the ride. Lazier qualified the #95 Jon ... Continue reading

Target Racing Helps Kick Off the 500 Festival Community Day

May 25, 2005

Downtown Unveiling on Wednesday, May 25 What: Target Racing will unveil a surprise on the Indiana Square Building on Wednesday, May 25, with drivers Scott Dixon, Ryan Briscoe, Darren Manning and the help of three stuntmen. The event will help kick off the 500 Festival Community Day. Who: Target Chip Ganassi Racing driv ... Continue reading

WORLD'S GREATEST OPEN WHEEL RACING WEEKEND GRACES INDIANAPOLIS

May 25, 2005

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MAY 24, 2005 Contact: MICHAEL HARKER/DICK JORDAN 05-103 WORLD’S GREATEST OPEN WHEEL RACING WEEKEND GRACES INDIANAPOLIS The Indianapolis Motor Speedway and United States Auto Club have joined forces to present, in a period of five days, the best display of open-wheel racing on the planet. Dee ... Continue reading

Jimmy Kite Puts Ethanol Entry Into Indy 500 Field

May 22, 2005

Jimmy Kite Puts Ethanol Entry Into Indy 500 Field SPEEDWAY, IN., May 21, 2005 - Jimmy Kite, 29, made his first attempt since 2003 to make the Indianapolis 500 today at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS). The Stockbridge, Georgia-resident put in four laps at an average of 218.565 mph to place the No. 91 Ethanol Hemel ... Continue reading

2005 BorgWarner Louis Schwitzer Award Presented to Delphi

May 20, 2005

INDIANAPOLIS, May 20 -- The 39th annual BorgWarner Louis Schwitzer Award has been presented to Erskine Carter, Glen Gray, Andy Inman, Tim Kronenberg, and Bruce Natvig for the Delphi Earpiece Sensor System. The award recipient is selected by engineers and presented to engineers for innovative engineering excellence in t ... Continue reading

BorgWarner Louis Schwitzer Award Candidates Announced

May 13, 2005

INDIANAPOLIS, May 13 -- The Indiana Section of the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) today announced five candidates for the 39th annual BorgWarner Louis Schwitzer Award, which will be presented May 20 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The award, presented to engineers by engineers, honors early racing pioneer Lo ... Continue reading

Honda Generators Go Indy Car Racing

May 2, 2005

Honda Power Equipment Becomes an Official Supplier to the IndyCar Series ALPHARETTA, Ga., May 2 -- Honda is strengthening its involvement with IndyCar racing through an agreement that makes its Honda Power Equipment Division an official supplier to the IndyCar Series, the company announced today. Additionally, Honda ha ... Continue reading

Bridgestone Indy Japan Race Report

May 1, 2005

Tochigi, Japan 04/30/2005 -- Bridgestone Indy Japan Race Report Circuit: Twin Ring Motegi (1.5 mile oval) Motegi, Tochigi, Japan 2004 Winner: Dan Wheldon (Honda) 166.114 mph average speed Weather: Sunny, warm, 84 degrees F Race Results: Ps. St. Driver Team Engine Chassis Laps Average Speed/Notes 1. 5. Dan Wheldon Andre ... Continue reading

CARPENTIER FINISHES 13th IN JAPAN

Apr 30, 2005

PATRICK CARPENTIER RADIO/TV NEWS BUREAU UPDATE Race Result of Round Four of the IndyCar Series in Japan CARPENTIER FINISHES 13th IN JAPAN Montreal, Saturday, April 30, 2005 - Starting 14th on the grid for the Indy Japan 300, Red Bull Cheever Racing driver Patrick Carpentier gained one position in the race to finish 13t ... Continue reading

Round Four of the IndyCar Series in Japan

Apr 29, 2005

Montreal, April 29, 2005 - Patrick Carpentier will start from row seven for Saturday's Indy Japan 300 at Twin Ring Motegi in Japan. The Canadian driver posted the 14th best lap time in the single car qualifying session, driving around the 2.414-kilometre (1.5-mile) oval track in 27.2551 seconds for an average speed of ... Continue reading

Third Practice Session for the Indy Japan 300

Apr 29, 2005

PATRICK CARPENTIER NEWS BUREAU UPDATE Round Four of the IndyCar Series in Japan Third Practice Session for the Indy Japan 300 MONTREAL, APRIL 28, 2005 - THINGS DID NOT GO PATRICK CARPENTIER'S WAY DURING THE THIRD PRACTICE SESSION HELD TODAY AT TWIN RING MOTEGI IN JAPAN. The Red Bull Cheever Racing driver finished 21st ... Continue reading

Second Practice Session for the Indy Japan 300

Apr 28, 2005

PATRICK CARPENTIER NEWS BUREAU UPDATE Round Four of the IndyCar Series in Japan Second Practice Session for the Indy Japan 300 Montreal, April 28, 2005 - Patrick Carpentier completed his second practice session for the Indy Japan 300, Round 4 of the Indy Car Series 2005 to be held Saturday at Twin Ring Motegi in Japan. ... Continue reading

First Practice Session for the Indy Japan 300

Apr 28, 2005

PATRICK CARPENTIER NEWS BUREAU UPDATE Round Four of the IndyCar Series in Japan First Practice Session for the Indy Japan 300 Montreal, April 27, 2005 - Patrick Carpentier completed his first practice session in preparation for Saturday's Indy Japan 300 to be held at Twin Ring Motegi in Japan. Carpentier finished 9th w ... Continue reading

Milwaukee Co. Exec. Scott Walker in 2-seat IndyCar 4/28

Apr 28, 2005

MEDIA ALERT MILWAUKEE MILE 100 YEARS AND ACCELERATING Contact: Jim Tretow Director of Public Relations (414) 750-0042 cell (414) 453-5761 office jtretow@milwaukeemile.com SCOTT WALKER DRIVEN IN 2-SEAT INDY CAR TO APPOINTMENT APRIL 28 PHOTO OPPORTUNITY (April 27, 2005) Milwaukee, Wis. - Milwaukee County Executive Scott ... Continue reading

Motorsport Comments from Wayne

Apr 4, 2005

Hey there! Finally, a home game for me! The IRL rolled into St. Petersburg, Florida this weekend for their first-ever street race, the Honda Grand Prix, and it was quite the event. Perfect weather, great crowd on race day, and a receptive city made for a terrific event. Downtown St. Pete was hopping Friday nite, remini ... Continue reading