At a critical time for series, Indy Racing League VP of Competition Tony Cotman is leaving his full-time post with the open-wheel
circuit to start his own track design firm.
Indy Racing League cars will be outfitted with a new gear, this one allowing them to go backwards. It will help teams that
wipe out on road courses and take pressure off tracks’ safety crews.
Danica Patrick’s representatives at IMG are looking to pair her in ad campaigns with Dale Earnhardt Jr., and possibly Indianapolis
Colts quarterback Peyton Manning.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway boss Jeff Belskus’ actions might offer a glimpse of what the Capital Improvement Board’s new chief,
Ann Lathrop, will do with Pacers, IUPUI and other challenges.
New Brickyard boss may realize that the cost of financing the Indy Racing League is outstripping the shrinking profits of
the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
For the first time in almost five decades a wingless race car may be returning to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway as the Indy
Racing League seriously ponders bold, new changes to its chassis formula for 2012.
For the first time in nearly five decades, a wingless car could circle the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The Indy Racing League is studying a radical new chassis design for 2012.
A familiar face is leading Danica Patrick’s charge into NASCAR. But it could be a bumpy ride.
Danica Patrick is taking control of her own career path, while her dad, T.J., takes a back seat. But her proclamation that she wants to partner with Pepsi might be a major misstep.
On same day Indianapolis Motor Speedway hires its first ever chief information officer, the Indy Racing League loses its vice
president of public relations. It truly has become a season of change at 16th and Georgetown.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway boss Jeff Belskus has some huge decisions to make. He’s already shown he’s not afraid to get his
hands dirty making the tough calls. So what’s next?
Izod IndyCar driver Sarah Fisher shows how taking a hammer to work every day is better used to build yourself up, not tear
others down. AAA signs with popular driver for two more years.
Izod officials said they signed their title sponsorship deal despite the fact that the series’ iconic leader Tony George was
shown the door during negotiations.
The IndyCar Series’ new title sponsor brokered one wild element in its new deal. They’re putting a fan in front of the starting
grid of each race.
IRL races on Versus garner 59.5 percent fewer viewers than ESPN and ESPN2 attracted in 2008. Viewership on ABC is down 3 percent.
New NASCAR start times may cause Indy Racing League to choose between pleasing its TV partner or local promoters.
John Force is pleased to be growing his Brownsburg facility. He said central Indiana has everything a National Hot Rod Association
team could want. But nothing makes him happier than the new Dunkin Donuts there.
Indy Racing League television ratings on cable channel Versus dipped below average at Japan race. Now open-wheel series’ new
TV partner is picking up NASCAR programming. So what gives?
You can say what you want about Sarah Fisher’s ability to drive a race car, but she continues to be one of the most savvy
marketers in the Indy Racing League. For a team owner operating on a shoe string budget, she gets more press and attention
per penny than any other driver by far.
DirecTV officials said over the weekend that if they canâ??t resolve their contract dispute with Comcast-owned Versus cable channel, they will drop the channel which airs Indy Racing League races.
