INDY 500: Ganassi to unveil plans May 7
May 6, 2001
May 6, 2001 Ganassi to unveil plans: Target Chip Ganassi Racing will announce its driver plans for the 85th Indianapolis 500 at a press conference at 9:30 a.m. (EST) May 7 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Ganassi Racing won the race last year with driver Juan Montoya, who moved to Formula One this season. Jimmy Vass ... Continue reading
INDY 500: Deep talent pool aiming for victory at Indy
May 5, 2001
May 05, 2001 INDIANAPOLIS - The Indianapolis 500 long has been known as the "Greatest Spectacle in Racing," as it's the most famous and tradition-laden auto race in the world. The race arguably is the "Greatest Story in Racing," too, and this year is no exception. All of the usual drama of the Indianapolis 500 will be ... Continue reading
INDY 500: Elaine Irwin-Mellencamp to pace 85th Indianapolis 500
May 5, 2001
May 05, 2001 INDIANAPOLIS - Fashion model Elaine Irwin-Mellencamp will drive the Oldsmobile Bravada Official Pace Vehicle at the start of the 85th Indianapolis 500 on May 27. Irwin-Mellencamp is the first woman to pace "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing," while Oldsmobile's all-new 2002 Bravada becomes the first Sport U ... Continue reading
INDY 500: Legendary NASCAR Owner Childress Teams up with Foyt at Indy
May 4, 2001
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 4, 2001 INDIANAPOLIS, - A.J. Foyt has taken on a partner for this year's Indianapolis 500. NASCAR Winston Cup championship team owner Richard Childress is now the co-owner of the No. 41 A.J. Foyt Racing Dallara/Oldsmobile/Firestone to be driven by Robby ... Continue reading
INDY 500: Pre Race Quotes from Indy 500 Drivers
May 4, 2001
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 4, 2001 INDIANAPOLIS, - Quotes from selected Indy Racing Northern Light Series drivers and team officials about the 85th Indianapolis 500 on May 27 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway (drivers listed in alphabetical order): MICHAEL ANDRETTI (No. 39 Motorola/A ... Continue reading
INDY 500: 'RPM2Night' using IMS Productions Studios for Live Segments
May 3, 2001
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 3, 2001 INDIANAPOLIS - ESPN2, home of the popular motorsports show "RPM2Night," has started to use IMS Productions, the production company owned and operated by the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Corporation, for live segments used during the show. Using VY ... Continue reading
INDY 500: TV, Radio coverage increases to 73 hours for 2001
May 3, 2001
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 3, 2001 INDIANAPOLIS - Fifty-two hours of television and more than 21 hours of radio coverage will originate from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway during the month of May, keeping fans informed of daily activities leading up to the 85th Indianapolis 500-M ... Continue reading
Northern Light IRL: Delphi to sponsor Indy Racing event in Chicagoland
May 3, 2001
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 3, 2001 JOLIET, Ill. - Delphi Automotive Systems' title sponsorship of the Indy Racing Northern Light Series event on Sept. 2, 2001, at Chicagoland Speedway was announced at a press conference May 2, as the event will be titled the Delphi Indy 300. The D ... Continue reading
Northern Light IRL: Miller released from Atlanta Hospital
Apr 30, 2001
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel April 30, 2001 HAMPTON, Ga., Sunday - Jack Miller was released April 29 in good condition from the Atlanta Medical Center after suffering a mild concussion in a multicar accident during the zMAX 500 Indy Racing Northern Light Series event April 28 at Atlanta ... Continue reading
Northern Light IRL: Infiniti Duo Exit Atlanta Race Early
Apr 29, 2001
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel April 29, 2001 Atlanta, Ga. -- It was a disappointing day for Infiniti at the zMax 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway, with both Infiniti drivers exiting the race early. Eddie Cheever Jr., who qualified third and was among the top three in every session during th ... Continue reading
Northern Light IRL: zMax Atlanta 500 Classic Race Results, Atlanta
Apr 29, 2001
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel April 29, 2001 ATLANTA, Ga. - Results Saturday from the zMAX 500 Indy Racing Northern Light Series event at Atlanta Motor Speedway, with finishing position, starting position (in parentheses), driver, chassis-engine, laps completed, reason out (if any) and m ... Continue reading
Northern Light IRL: Ray repeats dominate victory at Atlanta
Apr 29, 2001
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel April 29, 2001 HAMPTON, Ga. - Greg Ray turned in one of auto racing's rarest feats Saturday night when he blazed to a second consecutive win from the pole at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Ray picked up right where he left off last July and led 184 of 200 laps of t ... Continue reading
CART: Herta to Start Fourth in the Inaugural Texas Race
Apr 29, 2001
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel April 29, 2001 Friday AM Practice: 7th 23.069 - 231.271 mph Friday PM Practice: 5th 22.991 - 232.056 mph Saturday AM Practice: 4th 22.608 - 236.019 mph Qualifying: 4th 22.931 - 232.663 mph Herta Qualifying: "I am pleased with my car, and happy to be starting ... Continue reading
Northern Light IRL: Infiniti Driver Cheever Qualifies Third For Atlanta
Apr 28, 2001
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel April 29, 2001 Hampton, Ga. -- Cheever Indy Racing's busy testing schedule with the new Infiniti Indy 35A engine, which included a total of five days and over a thousand miles since the Infiniti Grand Prix of Miami on April 8, has paid off in qualifying for ... Continue reading
Northern Light IRL: Atlanta 500 Classic Starting Lineup
Apr 28, 2001
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel April 28, 2001 ATLANTA, GA: Following are the qualifying results for the Atlanta 500 Classic Northern Light Indy Racing League race to be held Sunday. Results include starting position, (car number), driver, chassis-engine, and qualifying speed: 1. 2. Greg R ... Continue reading
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