IndyCar brings in outsider as new race director
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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Las Vegas calamity saps IndyCar momentum
IndyCar Series CEO Randy Bernard racked up a number of accomplishments early in 2011 but was buffeted by challenges late in the year—most notably a crash at a Las Vegas race in October that left one driver dead and the future of the series mired in uncertainty.
IndyCar crash investigation sheds little light on series’ future
IndyCar finally set to release its 2012 schedule after investigation into crash at season finale is complete. But many questions about the series' future remain.
CEO Randy Bernard shakes tree at IndyCar Series
SpeedTV is reporting that IndyCar Series CEO Randy Bernard this week fired one high-level executive and demoted another.
IndyCar has had ups, downs since Wheldon’s death
IndyCar officials have reason to smile with recent developments. Series CEO Randy Bernard also has reason to be very concerned.
IndyCar CEO Bernard revisits ‘horrific’ week
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.
NASCAR champ’s ill-timed comments no help to IndyCar
Five-time defending NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson is calling for an end to open-wheel oval racing. IndyCar officials would be wise to turn a deaf ear to emotion-driven rants.
Fatal crash raises questions about IndyCar’s future
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.
IndyCar Series rolling dice in Las Vegas
IndyCar Series CEO Randy Bernard, who took over the race, expects up to 70,000 fans and a sell-out of 121 luxury suites for season-ending event.
Fisher’s ill-timed comments loom over IndyCar victory
Sarah Fisher has been a great ambassador for the sport, but someone needs to tell her that victory circle is the place to thank sponsors and extol their virtues, not talk about their abandonment of the team.
Danica Patrick bridge-burning tour continues
In a matter of three days, the diva driver takes aim at Brazilian drivers, Japan's food supply and the IndyCar CEO's decision making. So who will she endear in NASCAR?
IndyCar CEO, team owners not on same page
Chip Ganassi and Roger Penske refuse to take part in IndyCar CEO's bold bid to bring the open-wheel series some much needed publicity. Randy Bernard's execution must be better in 2012.
Ding dong, Danica era is dead
The sooner Dancia Patrick permanently leaves for NASCAR, the better for the IndyCar Series.
IndyCar’s new TV deal done with eye on global markets
The IndyCar Series' new deal with ABC is worth more than the current deal, sources said. But ESPN's ability to grow the series overseas is just as important as the financial windfall. Still, the series' most hardcore fans are the least pleased by the deal.
Brownsburg votes to annex Lucas Oil Raceway
Brownsburg officials are promising to help with year-round marketing, security and traffic control during race events, and are considering extending Ronald Reagan Parkway to make access to the track easier. And sources say the IndyCar Series might be coming to the track.
NFL-Versus deal would be huge score for IndyCar
The NFL is in talks with Versus to bring a package of early season Thursday night games to the cable station, possibly as early as 2012. That move would seriously legitimize Versus’ attempts to rival ESPN.
IndyCar Series considering European swing
IndyCar Series CEO Randy Bernard said an influx of sponsors with overseas interests could push the open-wheel circuit into Europe within five years.
IndyCar CEO may take control of more races to boost TV ratings
IndyCar Series CEO Randy Bernard is so driven to increase race attendance and television ratings, he’s considering taking control of more of the open-wheel circuit’s races to make that happen.
IndyCar Series faces difficult scheduling decisions
TV ratings remain a major concern for IndyCar Series CEO Randy Bernard. And he may have to dramatically change the schedule to get the numbers up.
IndyCar appears poised to drop Milwaukee race
IndyCar Series CEO Randy Bernard is considering taking the open-wheel series to the Road America road course in Elkhart Lake, Wis., for 2012. That race could replace the Milwaukee race, which Bernard said faces a 50-percent chance of being eliminated.