Penske signs deal with Shell to sponsor three Indy Racing League drivers
The new deal includes associate sponsorship of Penske’s Indy Racing League drivers Helio Castroneves, Will Power and
Ryan Briscoe.
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George courting F1 again, but maybe not for Indy
Tony George, who was Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Indy Racing League chairman until last June, was in China for several
days this month to
attend F1’s Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai April 18 at the invitation of F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone.
Impact Racing reaches agreement over safety labels
Bill 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.
Impact Racing accused of counterfeiting safety labels
A 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.
Formula One boss eyes New York for grand prix
Bernie 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.
Speedway, F1 discussing race’s return to Indianapolis
Officials 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.
Indy Racing League still trying to turn a profit
Terry 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.
Local motorsports marketing firm eyeing Asia
Just Marketing International in Zionsville plans to establish a presence in either Singapore or Hong Kong this year, to bolster
its global presence.
Local racing-simulator firm declares bankruptcy
Indianapolis-based Interactive Motorsports and Entertainment Corp., which went public in 2002, has filed for Chapter 11 reorganization.
Group pitches motorsports park for southwest side
A local man wants to build a motorsports park complete with a Motocross track, one-fifth-mile dirt track and ATV trails on
36 acres near Interstate 465 and Mann Road on the southwest side.
Local marketing firm inks deal with Jeff Gordon
Just Marketing International signs NASCAR star Jeff Gordon to a contract sports business experts say is a multimillion dollar
deal for the local firm.
Patrick’s stock-car foray wins sponsor big-dollar exposure
Danica 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.
Bull-riding boss takes reins of Indy Racing League
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.
Tony George folds racing team, dismisses staff
Unable 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.
Bull-riding CEO mulling offer to lead IRL
Indy Racing League goes outside racing circles to look for new CEO. Professional Bull Riders Association boss offered job
to replace Tony George.
Tony George resigns from Speedway, IRL board
His resignation removes George from any remaining role in Hulman & Co., Indianapolis Motor Speedway, IMS
Productions and other affiliated companies.
Indy Racing League vice president resigns
Tony Cotman, 42, has vacated his post as Indy Racing League vice president of competition.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway negotiating deal with Levy Restaurants
The Chicago-based firm might take over food service at the Speedway as IMS continues to look for opportunities to outsource.
Tony George ousted after nearly 20 years leading IMS
Faced with the need to save money, the six-member board of the IMS and IRL voted on May 26 to replace George.
Camaro to pace Indianapolis 500 again
The 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.