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
Raikkonen Loses Tire, Then German F1 Race
May 30, 2005
NUERBURGRING, Germany May 29, 2005; Salvatore Zanca writing for the AP reported that Fernando Alonso recovered from a first-corner bump Sunday and then was handed a gift -- a spectacular tire blowout by Kimi Raikkonen on the last lap in a riveting finish to the European Grand Prix. It was the fourth victory of the seas ... 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
Championship Auto Racing Teams, Inc. Receives Distribution from CART, Inc. Bankruptcy
May 26, 2005
INDIANAPOLIS, May 26 -- Championship Auto Racing Teams, Inc. ("Championship" or "Company") (Pink Sheets: CPNT.PK) announced today that the bankruptcy proceedings for its wholly owned subsidiary CART, Inc. is estimated to result in a distribution to the Company of between $400,000 and $450,000, the exact amount to be de ... Continue reading
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
2005 FIA Formula One World Championship Round 7: Grand Prix of Europe
May 24, 2005
May 27-29 Preview MICHELIN READY – WHATEVER THE WEATHER The 2005 Formula One world championship is entering its most intense phase – this Sunday’s Grand Prix of Europe is the second of eight races compressed into only 11 weekends. Hot on the heels of its Monaco GP victory last weekend – its four ... Continue reading
May 24, 2005
DOVER, Del., May 24 -- Dover Motorsports, Inc. announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary, Grand Prix Association of Long Beach, Inc. ("Grand Prix"), has entered into an asset purchase agreement to sell its Grand Prix of Long Beach event for $15 million in cash to Aquarium Asset Management, LLC, an affiliate of C ... Continue reading
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