April 24, 2010
IBJ StaffThe new deal includes associate sponsorship of Penske’s Indy Racing League drivers Helio Castroneves, Will Power and
Ryan Briscoe.
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April 1, 2010
Kathleen McLaughlinBill Simpson's Impact Racing LLC reached an agreement Thursday with an industry-certification group that will allow the company
to continue selling race car safety gear made this year and last.
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April 1, 2010
Kathleen McLaughlinA group that sets standards for motorsports equipment intends to yank its approval of gear produced by Impact Racing, the
Brownsburg company owned by industry pioneer Bill Simpson, amid allegations of counterfeiting.
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March 25, 2010
IBJ Staff and Associated PressBernie Ecclestone appears to be interested in widening the racing series' reach in the U.S., with recent negotiations
to return to Indianapolis and now wishing aloud for a New York-based grand prix.
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March 15, 2010
Scott OlsonOfficials from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Formula One say they're in discussions to bring a Formula One race back
to the
city. F1 left the city in 2007 after an eight-year run.
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March 13, 2010
Anthony SchoettleTerry Angstadt, who oversees the Indy Racing League’s commercial division, thinks the series could break even in 2011
and be profitable by 2012 despite myriad challenges facing open-wheel racing.
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March 3, 2010
Just Marketing International in Zionsville plans to establish a presence in either Singapore or Hong Kong this year, to bolster
its global presence.
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March 2, 2010
Anthony SchoettleIndianapolis-based Interactive Motorsports and Entertainment Corp., which went public in 2002, has filed for Chapter 11 reorganization.
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February 15, 2010
Anthony SchoettleJust Marketing International signs NASCAR star Jeff Gordon to a contract sports business experts say is a multimillion dollar
deal for the local firm.
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February 12, 2010
Anthony SchoettleDanica Patrick's initial thrust into stock-car racing earned her sponsor $230,000 in media exposure, according to a research
firm. Her next race on Feb. 13
should generate much more.
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February 2, 2010
The CEO of the Professional Bull Riders Association has accepted an offer to lead the Indy Racing League. The IRL has been
without a leader since Tony George was ousted last summer as boss of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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January 28, 2010
Anthony SchoettleUnable to raise the $1.5 million to $3 million needed to operate an Indy Racing League team this year, Tony George folded
Vision Racing this morning.
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January 28, 2010
Anthony SchoettleIndy Racing League goes outside racing circles to look for new CEO. Professional Bull Riders Association boss offered job
to replace Tony George.
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January 19, 2010
Anthony SchoettleHis resignation removes George from any remaining role in Hulman & Co., Indianapolis Motor Speedway, IMS
Productions and other affiliated companies.
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January 16, 2010
IBJ StaffTony Cotman, 42, has vacated his post as Indy Racing League vice president of competition.
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January 16, 2010
IBJ StaffThe Chicago-based firm might take over food service at the Speedway as IMS continues to look for opportunities to outsource.
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December 26, 2009
Anthony SchoettleFaced with the need to save money, the six-member board of the IMS and IRL voted on May 26 to replace George.
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December 19, 2009
IBJ StaffThe Performance Racing Industry Show has set its 2010 dates for Dec. 9-11. That means the International Motorsports Industry
Show held in Indianapolis will have Dec. 1-3 to itself.
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December 18, 2009
Anthony SchoettleThe 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS will be the official pace car for next May's Indianapolis 500. It'll be the sixth time a Camaro
has paced the race.
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December 15, 2009
Anthony SchoettleBelt tightening for the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Indy Racing League continues with the much-anticipated announcement
that the Brickyard's "month of May" activities will be shortened in 2010.
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December 12, 2009
Anthony SchoettleThe show held in Indianapolis Dec. 3-4 is picking up speed much faster than event organizers and local
convention and tourism officials expected. But the nation’s biggest motorsports trade show, Performance
Racing Industry Show, is considering competing with the local show head-on in 2010.
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December 12, 2009
IBJ StaffMainGate holds an exclusive license to make and sell Patrick’s IRL-centric merchandise, and is
now in negotiations with New York-based IMG to get part of her NASCAR-related business.
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December 7, 2009
Associated PressLast week, Patrick signed a three-year contract extension with Andretti Autosport to stay in the IndyCar series, but its schedule
gives her enough time to also try NASCAR.
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December 5, 2009
IBJ StaffThe inaugural show opened Dec. 2 at the Indiana Convention Center, and is expected to draw more than
10,000 attendees.
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December 5, 2009
IBJ StaffThe team moved just a few suites down from its Park 100 facility, but officials said it’s a big move
for the Indianapolis-based Indy Racing League operation.
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Saw the Indy Men's Chorus "Music of Gilbert & Sullivan" at the Indiana Historical Society on Sunday evening.
Temporary workers are not "tools" they are people and companies that keep large amounts of temp staff are cheating.
I miss having them around. I hope one of their stores is in the general Meridian/86th Street area. I will make good use of it.
The Fringe! Plus, the simple fact that there are so many local faves in such close proximity to each other.
I remenber, watching the toll road, being built, through South Bend, when I was 10 years old. I believe, back then that it was estimated, that the toll road, would be paid for in 20 years and then it would be free. I am now 71, what happened? Since the power is in the people, by that, I mean that, we the people are in total control of everything. I, suggest that no one ever use the toll road again, let it go broke. We the people can control the price of everything, from groceries to gas, if we would just do it. If we don't pay the asking price, the sellers will lower the price and if we wait awhile, they will lower the price to what we accept as reasonable. I would like to know why a highway like interstate 94, is so well maintained, a much better highway, than the toll road, but has no tolls. I would also like to know why, a sitting governor, with a term limit, maximum of eight years, can lease, public property, for 75 years. Even though I have transponders in both of my trucks and will not be affected by the increase, I have been and will contine to avoid using the toll road. I make many trips from northern Indiana to Chicago, every year, and I prefer the better highway, I94!