Auto Racing

George cites conflict of interest in resigning from Hulman board

October 19, 2012
Associated Press
IndyCar founder Tony George resigned Friday from the Hulman & Co. board of directors, citing a conflict of interest in his recent attempt to reacquire the series.
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George reportedly submits offer to buy IndyCar

October 12, 2012
Anthony Schoettle
Tony George has offered a seven-figure cash proposal to take over operations and assume future losses for the IndyCar Series.
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IndyCar denies getting offer from George to buy series

October 1, 2012
Scott Olson
The Sports Business Journal is reporting that former Indianapolis Motor Speedway CEO Tony George has assembled an investor group that includes race team owners Chip Ganassi, Roger Penske, Michael Andretti and Kevin Kalkhoven to buy the IndyCar Series.
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Founder of Hoosier Racing Tire dies at 85

September 28, 2012
Associated Press
Robert Newton, 85, the founder of northern Indiana-based Hoosier Racing Tire, which made tires for NASCAR and other racing series, has died.
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IndyCar exploring tire options beyond Firestone

September 25, 2012
Associated Press
IndyCar said Tuesday it is exploring partnerships with tire manufacturers besides Bridgestone Firestone, which has been the sole supplier for the series and under contract through the 2014 season.
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IndyCar may return open-wheel racing to Pocono

September 25, 2012
Anthony Schoettle
The 2013 IndyCar Series schedule could include a date at Pocono Raceway in Long Pond, Pa., a traditional NASCAR stronghold that hasn’t hosted an open-wheel race in 23 years.
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Rain threatens weekend activities, including big NHRA race

August 30, 2012
Scott Olson
Officials say they hope the aftermath of Hurricane Isaac won't force them to postpone weekend festivities at Lucas Oil Raceway. Another big weekend event, Rib Fest America at Military Park, will be held rain or shine, promoters say.
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Kellogg's rolls out IndyCar-branded cereal nationwideRestricted Content

August 18, 2012
Anthony Schoettle
Direct-to-consumer marketing of star drivers could be just what the series needs to boost interest, TV ratings.
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Brickyard 400 profitable despite falling crowds, experts say

July 30, 2012
Anthony Schoettle
Despite sharp attendance declines in recent years at the Brickyard 400, the NASCAR event remains hugely profitable for the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, motorsports industry experts say.
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Lotus may leave IndyCar one year into five-year deal

July 27, 2012
Anthony Schoettle
Group Lotus Plc is considering leaving the IndyCar Series as an engine supplier at the end of this season—its first as a part of a five-year deal it signed last year to supply turbo engines to IndyCar teams.
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MORRIS: Young racers aspire to big league

July 14, 2012
Greg Morris
USAC’s quarter-midget racing is a popular sport worth your attention.
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IndyCar seeks presenting sponsor, bigger schedule

July 3, 2012
Anthony Schoettle
IndyCar Series officials have approached two of its existing sponsors, Verizon Wireless and Firestone, about becoming the open-wheel race series’ presenting sponsor, a deal motorsports business experts said could be worth $3 million annually.
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IndyCar cancels China race, scrambles for replacement

June 13, 2012
Anthony Schoettle
Series now needs another race to fulfill sponsor agreements. Sources say a replacement race at Pocono Raceway or Elkhart Lake, Wis., is possible.
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Racing simulator lands real tax break for two-seatersRestricted Content

June 9, 2012
Legislature agreed to extend to Indy Racing Experience the same sales-tax exemption enjoyed by race teams.
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Reports of owner discord circulate around IndyCar CEO Bernard

May 31, 2012
Associated Press
A Speed.com report claims IndyCar founder Tony George and a handful of team owners are behind a charge to have Randy Bernard fired. Also listed were team owners John Barnes, Kevin Kalkhoven, Michael Andretti and his father, Mario.
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Franchitti earns nearly $2.5 million for Indy 500 win

May 29, 2012
Associated Press
Dario Franchitti landed $2,474,280 from an overall purse of $13,285,815 for Sunday's victory. The four-time series champion from Scotland became just the 10th driver to win IndyCar's signature event at least three times.
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Indy 500 in the books, but heat isn't a record

May 27, 2012
Associated Press
Fans sought shade under the grandstands and beneath umbrellas. Misting stations got a healthy workout. But Sunday's Indianapolis 500 won't go down in the record books as the hottest in the 101-year history of the race.
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Ganassi Racing dominates as Franchitti wins 3rd Indy 500

May 27, 2012
Associated Press
Dario Franchitti stamped his name in the record books by winning his third Indy 500 on Sunday, a day that started and ended as a tribute to Dan Wheldon, who won the race a year ago but was killed in an October crash in the IndyCar season finale.
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QUICK VIDEO: 500 Festival Parade in 3:26

May 27, 2012
Mason King
500 parade watch videoWith temperatures flirting with the 90s, did you take a rain check on this year's parade? Here's a time-lapse version of the festivities.
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IndyCar settles lawsuit over Izod sponsorship

May 25, 2012
Scott Olson
A Florida-based sports marketing firm had claimed in a lawsuit that it was owed million of dollars in commissions for landing the clothing brand as the league's title sponsor.
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Andretti Autosport may expand into NASCAR

May 23, 2012
Anthony Schoettle
Sources close to Indianapolis-based Andretti Autosport say officials for the IndyCar Series team are talking to Dodge executives about putting a team in NASCAR next year.
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AT THE TRACK: Viso busts out personal best

May 21, 2012
Mason King
at the track
                           viso qualify watch videoIBJ's video series captures up-and-coming driver E.J. Viso as he scores a third-row starting position in qualifying, a big leap from his previous best at the Indy 500.
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New ads reflect IMS' more-aggressive sponsorship mindsetRestricted Content

May 19, 2012
Anthony Schoettle
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway is selling advertising along the world-famous, 103-year-old race course for the first time ever, a break with tradition that promises to boost its financial firepower as racetracks nationwide are struggling.
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AT THE TRACK: Day of practice leaves room for improvement

May 17, 2012
Mason King
At track watch video practiceIBJ follows driver E.J. Viso and his team of engineers and mechanics during a sometimes-frustrating practice day at the Speedway.
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AT THE TRACK: Viso ready to hit higher gear

May 15, 2012
Mason King
Viso_Watch_VideoThe 26-year-old Venezuelan driver E.J. Viso hopes this year's Indy 500 will be his next step toward a breakout season, propelled by greater patience, a new race engineer and the tutelage of Jimmy Vasser.
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