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2/27 :: Barber postcard
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Chrome noses are a signature piece of the four Andretti Autosport cars for the 2010 IZOD IndyCar Series season.
"As part of the restructuring of the company, we decided we needed something that we could use as our ID," said John Lopes, senior vice president and chief marketing officer. "It was really Tom Anderson's suggestion. Michael (Andretti...
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February 27, 2010
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2/26 :: De Silvestro works through program
With multiple IZOD IndyCar Series cars on the 2.38-mile Barber Motorsports Park course at the same time, Simona de Silvestro says she has "quite a bit of learning" on the horizon.
De Silvestro participated in the two-day preseason Open Test this week in the No. 78 Team Stargate Worlds/HVM Racing car, logging 106 laps with a best time of 1 minute, 11.335 seconds (16th on...
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February 26, 2010
2/26 :: Geared up for season
Indy Racing League commercial division president Terry Angstadt talks about the off-season addition of IZOD and other activation and sponsorship programs. LISTEN HERE
On March 3, Angstadt will be a guest on The Race Reporters with host Michael Knight and panelists Gordon Kirby and John Oreowicz. Watch via streaming video HERE, beginning at 7 p.m. (ET).
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February 26, 2010
2/26 :: VPR products keep cars cool
Special to indycar.com
Vapor Trail Racing, an industry leader in oil and coolant temperature and pressure control, is one of the hundreds of companies behind the scenes that support the IZOD IndyCar Series.
The company was conceived in 2001 by hydraulics expert Joe Flow and partner Bill Schlanger with the assistance of former Le Mans champion Price Cobb. Flow, no stranger to speed...
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February 26, 2010
2/26 :: Barber postcard
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Just like watching Robin Meade weekday mornings on HLN with a stiff cup of java back at her home in Scottsdale, Ariz., Danica Patrick was in her comfort zone at Barber Motorsports Park this week.
Her No. 7 car didn't rise to the top of the infield scoring tower, but the Open Test on the 2.38-mile circuit that will play host to the IZOD IndyCar Series in April...
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February 26, 2010
2/25 :: Beatriz to debut in Brazil
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- Ana Beatriz will make her IZOD IndyCar Series debut in her hometown of Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Beatriz, the first female to win a Firestone Indy Lights race, will compete with Dreyer & Reinbold Racing in the season opener March 14 on the streets of the most-populated city in South America.
"We are excited about going to Brazil for the first time with the IZOD...
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February 25, 2010
2/25 :: Final season prep complete
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Will Power limbered up before climbing in the No. 12 Verizon Team Penske car for the second and final day (an afternoon session actually because of a cold snap affecting track temp) of the IZOD IndyCar Series Open Test.
Toe touches, squats and contortions that could be included in the Olympic women's ice skating competition were part of the drill on pit lane...
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February 25, 2010
2/25 :: Barber postcard
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Helio Castroneves cruised around Miami in his Lamborghini Gallardo. Tony Kanaan's automobile pastime (more passion actually) has at times in the past few years included various Ferrari, Porsche, Mercedes and BMW models.
Ryan Briscoe? He enjoys his Smart car.
"Those guys have a lot more money than I do," joked Briscoe, a Team Penske teammate of Castroneves...
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February 25, 2010
2/24 :: Solid runs at Barber
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - There were new drivers and familiar faces in different places. New paint schemes and sponsors to decipher. Just about everyone needed a spotter guide on the initial day of an IZOD IndyCar Series Open Test at Barber Motorsports Park
One thing carried over from 2009: Team Penske cars topped the time chart.
Ryan Briscoe posted the quick lap of the chilly day at 1...
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February 24, 2010
2/24 :: Hamilton expands program
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Last week, Gil de Ferran was announced as the president and managing partner of Luczo Dragon Racing/de Ferran Motorsports. Today, on his first at-track day on the job, the team announced it will add a second car for IZOD IndyCar Series veteran Davey Hamilton for three races this season.
Hamilton will compete in the Indianapolis 500 on May 30, at Texas Motor Speedway...
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February 24, 2010
2/24 :: Holmatro on board
Holmatro Rescue Tools have been an important resource for the Indy Racing League Safety Team since its inception in 1996. Starting today, the company will be the sponsor of the Holmatro Safety Team.
The Holmatro Safety Team has provided at-track support at every Indy Racing League race since its inaugural event at Walt Disney World Speedway. In 2010, the Holmatro Safety Team will...
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February 24, 2010
2/24 :: Panther Racing auction raises $125k
Panther Racing helped raise more than $125,000 for the National Guard Youth Foundation during the Feb. 23 Challenge Champions gala in Washington, D.C.
The team auctioned VIP race experience packages that included pit passes, suite tickets, Indy Racing Experience two-seater rides and logo signage on the team's No. 4 National Guard entry at the Indianapolis 500 and Infineon...
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February 24, 2010
2/24 :: Barber postcard
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - "OK, let's stop there. We all can go home now," Helio Castroneves laughed as he and Team Penske mates Ryan Briscoe and Will Power peeled off the covering of the No. 3 car. Castroneves' car.
But they followed through with unveiling the Nos. 6 and 12 cars at Barber Motorsports Park. Gone is the familiar red and white paint scheme - in place since...
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February 24, 2010
2/23 :: Romancini joins Conquest
Conquest Racing announced its has signed Mario Romancini as a full-time entrant for the IZOD IndyCar Series in 2010 in the No. 34 entry.
The 22-year-old Brazilian will be graduating from Firestone Indy Lights, where he drove for RLR/Andersen Racing.
"We are thrilled to announce we have reached an agreement with Mario for the full year," team owner Eric Bachelart...
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February 23, 2010
2/23 :: Tecate sponsors Long Beach fan activities
Tecate and Tecate Light will again launch a variety of consumer promotions, as well as a music and entertainment program during the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach on April 16-18.
Tecate Light and Tecate will be offering a $100 discount coupon for a three-day reserved seating ticket with the purchase of a 12-pack or larger of Tecate Light or Tecate (additional details can be found...
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February 23, 2010
2/23 :: Barber postcard
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Dan Wheldon was at Barber Motorsports Park today though the Panther Racing transporter wasn't in the pecking order to enter the facility for the IZOD IndyCar Series Open Test.
What gives, Dr. Watson?
Well, Wheldon was participating in the media day activities preceding the two-day test on the 2.38-mile road course that will play host to the inaugural Indy Grand...
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February 23, 2010
2/22 :: Mutoh moves on
Newman/Haas/Lanigan Racing has signed Hideki Mutoh to drive the No. 06 Formula Dream/Panasonic car for the 2010 IZOD IndyCar Series season.
It will be the third full season of competition for Mutoh, 27, who earned rookie of the year honors in 2008.
"Hideki has shown he is able to adapt quickly to new challenges by finishing second overall in the Firestone Indy Lights series...
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February 22, 2010
2/22 :: Viso joins KV Racing
KV Racing Technology that E. J. Viso will join the team for the 2010 IZOD IndyCar Series season. Viso will drive the No. 8 KVRT entry supported by PDVSA, Herbalife, CANTV, SBA Airlines and team partner Plantronics.
"We are very excited to have E. J. join our driver line-up for 2010," team general manager Mark Johnson. said. "We have been in talks with E.J. for quite...
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February 22, 2010
2/22 :: Barber postcard
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The stand of evergreens along part of the backstretch might be a good natural debris fence, but just isn't acceptable for the IZOD IndyCar Series cars that will participate in an Open Test at Barber Motorsports Park this week and race on the road circuit April 11.
So contractors have installed 8,200 linear feet of 14-foot-tall fencing with tire barriers in...
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February 22, 2010
2/21 :: Marco Andretti to compete at Le Mans
Mario Andretti competed in the 24 Hours of Le Mans in four decades -- the last time in 2000.
Ten years later, an Andretti again will compete in the endurance sports car race in France. Marco Andretti, 22, will co-drive a Rebellion Racing LMP1 entry. Neel Jani and Nicolas Prost will be his teammates in the June 12-13 race (an off weekend for the IZOD IndyCar Series).
Mario Andretti...
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February 21, 2010
2/21 :: Fantasy Racing prep
Let the strategizing begin.
The PEAK Performance Fantasy Racing contest through IndyCar Nation brings together the excitement of weekly driver selections for the IZOD IndyCar Series' diverse schedule of race venues and the competition for great prizes. Maybe there's a smidge of pride in there, too.
Through the free season-long program that begins March 1, participants accumulate...
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February 21, 2010
2/20 :: Sambadrome surprise
Caio de Carvalho, the Secretary of Tourisn of the city of Sao Paulo, Brazil, knew the special guest's appearance would be dazzling. Still, the high-speed dash by Ana Beatriz in the Indy Racing Experience two-seater took him by surprise.
The Firestone Indy Lights driver and Brazil native made two runs on the Anhembi Sambodrome's concrete stage before the Champions'...
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February 20, 2010
2/19 :: A matter of trust
With the passing of each monotonous day during his recovery and each painful exercise during his rehabilitation, Vitor Meira's focus barely wavered.
He wanted to "add to the team" though not behind the wheel, with the goal sustained by determination and buoyed by multiple layers of support and encouragement. That - more than the pain of the injury or the sting of...
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February 19, 2010
2/18 :: Iowa Corn Indy 250 tickets on sale
Weekend tickets packages for the Iowa Corn Indy 250 presented by Pioneer at Iowa Speedway are on sale.
Get tickets while they're available by phone at 866-787-8946, online at www.iowaspeedway.com and at the speedway box office in Newton, Iowa. Season tickets and flex plans also are available, as is information on camping for the fourth Iowa Corn Indy 250 presented by Pioneer...
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February 18, 2010
2/17 :: Wrap it up
Darcy Gibbs (in photo above) attaches a colorful vinyl graphics panel on an Indy Racing League trailer, and then meticulously works out the air bubbles and cuts openings for doors and windows. OK, one panel complete … 19 to go. Oh, there are six more trailers waiting back at headquarters.
Preparations for the Open Test next week at Barber Motorsports Park - and the start...
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February 17, 2010
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