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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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Dollar General to sponsor Newgarden in Indy 500

April 24, 2012
Associated Press
Newgarden has been impressive through the first three races this season, and started on the front row of last week's race at Long Beach.
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Tony George Jr. new boss of IndyCar feeder series

March 20, 2012
Anthony Schoettle
The changes to the Indy Lights series continue a management overhaul begun by IndyCar Series CEO Randy Bernard late last fall.
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IndyCar's new big wheels steer series toward futureRestricted Content

March 17, 2012
Anthony Schoettle
With the loss of two of its biggest stars after last season, the IndyCar Series faces a stiff challenge ramping up its television ratings, attendance and overall financial fortunes. Marc Koretzky is among the fresh faces driving series toward profitability.
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Motorsports marketing firm launches strategy divisionRestricted Content

March 17, 2012
The move by Zionsville-based Just Marketing International reflects growing client demand for measuring return on investment from motorsports sponsorships.
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Hulman & Co. adds heavy-hitters to board

March 8, 2012
Anthony Schoettle
Hulman & Co. has added four prominent businessmen to its board of directors. The move marks the second major addition to its board in 13 months.
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IndyCar Series unveils four commercial deals

February 14, 2012
Anthony Schoettle
Agreements with Firestone, Discover, Lids and Fuzzy’s Ultra Premium Vodka are indicators the open-wheel race series is gaining speed, sports marketers said.
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IndyCar clarifies rules as it launches new chassis, enginesRestricted Content

February 11, 2012
 IBJ Staff
Chevrolet and Lotus will join Honda this year as series engine suppliers. The series is rolling out a new chassis and engine formula for the first time since 2005.
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Super Bowl events put spotlight on IndyCar

February 1, 2012
Anthony Schoettle
Fans and media outlets have flocked to NFL-themed IndyCars and Indianapolis Motor Speedway this week, giving the open-wheel series and its biggest race millions of dollars worth of exposure at a critical time.
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IndyCar brings in outsider as new race director

January 4, 2012
Anthony Schoettle
American Le Mans Series race director Beaux Barfield on Wednesday took the hot seat as the IndyCar Series' new chief race official.
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Zionsville-based Just Marketing signs deal with NissanRestricted Content

December 17, 2011
 IBJ Staff
Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed, but motorsports business experts estimated it’s probably worth $1 million to $5 million a year.
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Inquiry into Wheldon's death in crash completed

December 15, 2011
Associated Press
IndyCar officials say several factors contributed to the Oct. 16 accident that claimed the life of two-time Indianapolis 500 winner Dan Wheldon.
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Fisher’s IndyCar team building headquarters in Speedway

December 15, 2011
Scott Olson
Sarah Fisher Hartman Racing plans to build a $2.7 million facility on Speedway's new Main Street to house her race team. Construction on the 37,000-square-foot shop could start in February and be finished in September.
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IndyCar Series won't return to Las Vegas in 2012

December 9, 2011
Associated Press
The IndyCar Series won't return to Las Vegas Motor Speedway next season, and its future at the track depends in part on what it learns from the investigation into Dan Wheldon's fatal accident.
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Newman-Haas race team leaving IndyCar in 2012

December 2, 2011
Associated Press
Newman-Haas Racing, the team started by late actor Paul Newman, has decided it will not compete in 2012. It's the first time since 1982 Newman-Haas will not field an open-car team.
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Stewart's NASCAR victory likely to boost local trade show

November 21, 2011
Anthony Schoettle
The International Motorsports Industry Show at the Indiana Convention Center should get a jolt of publicity from Tony Stewart, who is not only the 2011 NASCAR champ but the show's part-owner.
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Formula One boss embroiled in more controversy

November 9, 2011
Bloomberg News
Formula One CEO Bernie Ecclestone's latest controversies involve bribery allegations and the possible takeover of F1 by News Corp.
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IndyCar, NASCAR stars to face off in IndyRestricted Content

November 5, 2011
 IBJ Staff
The go-kart race at Conseco Fieldhouse is part of the third annual International Motorsports Industry Show at the Indiana Convention Center.
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NASCAR deal comes at good time for C&R RacingRestricted Content

November 5, 2011
Anthony Schoettle
The company will lose $2 million next year in IndyCar-related business, but company founder Chris Paulsen has no fear.
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Team owner sues IndyCar series over suspensionRestricted Content

October 29, 2011
 IBJ Staff
Mark Olson says he didn't have enough sponsorship income to field a car in two Firestone IndyLights events, but league thought he was orchestrating a boycott.
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Speedway hosts meetings about potential for electric car racing seriesRestricted Content

October 29, 2011
 IBJ Staff
The three-day conference looked at such things as design plans and technical infrastructure for electric racing vehicles, and preliminary business plans for such a series.
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IndyCar CEO Bernard revisits 'horrific' week

October 25, 2011
Associated Press
IndyCar CEO Randy Bernard knows there are people who blame him for Dan Wheldon's death, who say the IndyCar CEO pushed the series over the edge.
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Formula One cars to race in New Jersey in 2013

October 25, 2011
Formula One cars are scheduled to race through the streets of New Jersey in 2013, F1 CEO Bernie Ecclestone said. The last U.S. race was at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in 2007.
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Fatal crash raises questions about IndyCar's future

October 17, 2011
Anthony Schoettle
Just as the IndyCar Series was gaining momentum, it suffered a terrible blow in Sunday's tragic 15-car accident. Analysts are concerned with how IndyCar CEO Randy Bernard will steer the series forward.
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Two-time Indy 500 champ Wheldon dies in Vegas crash

October 16, 2011
Associated Press
Dan Wheldon died Sunday after a massive, fiery wreck at the Las Vegas Indy 300, becoming the first IndyCar driver to die after an on-track crash since rookie Paul Dana was killed in practice on the morning of race day in 2006.
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