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There’s a more powerful Indycar engine on the way
INDIANAPOLIS (Saturday, May 2018) – Beginning in 2021, INDYCAR engines will produce more power due to a new configuration, the sanctioning body announced today.
The 2.4-liter, twin-turbocharged V-6 engines are projected to generate at least 100 more horsepower than the current 2.2-liter platform,
Read MoreJoseph Newgarden put the windscreen on the track for the first time at Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Reigning Verizon IndyCar Series champion Josef Newgarden became the latest driver to test INDYCAR’s windscreen prototype, turning laps in his No. 1 Team Penske Chevrolet at Indianapolis Motor Speedway following Monday’s open test on the 2.5-mile oval.
Read MoreDanica Patrick planned to run the 2012 Indy 500 while racing full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series – She elected not to as her focus on NASCAR came under question when she brought it up
Danica Patrick’s professional racing career began on the open wheel side of the spectrum before switching over to closed cockpit stock cars.
Read More3 Indy 500 veterans were required to run the refresher test; 3 rookies test as well
Danica Patrick completes Indy 500 veteran refresher test
INDIANAPOLIS (Tuesday, May 2018) – It took a little longer than anticipated, but Danica Patrick is officially cleared to drive when Indianapolis 500 practice begins on May 15 after completing her veteran refresher test at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Read MoreAfter years of yoga, Danica Patrick is still seeking completion of a single pose
Danica Patrick has a unique training technique as she preps for her final race. The yoga enthusiast uses the program as a training tool.
Patrick has her own fitness book on the shelves. She’s been into yoga,
Read MoreDanica Patrick’s 2018 Indycar photo album is below
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – GoDaddy Inc. (NYSE: GDDY), the world’s largest cloud platform dedicated to small, independent ventures, is gearing up for Danica Patrick’s last race, the Indianapolis 500. Today, GoDaddy and Ed Carpenter Racing revealed the design for Danica’s No. 13 GoDaddy Chevrolet.
Read MoreAMR was signed as the traveling response team for NASCAR; Now dipping their toes in INDYCAR
The INDYCAR Safety Team, an industry leader in motorsports, now has title sponsorship from a national leader in emergency medical transport.
American Medical Response (AMR) was named today to a multiyear partnership with INDYCAR and Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Read MoreDanica Patrick slips and announces that she will drive for ECR in the 2018 Indy 500
“I didn’t have time to meet up with Ed and the people that….did I really say that out loud?” Patrick said. “Did I just do that? Shit. I’ve never done that in my career.
Read MoreJay Frye: “This has been a long process, one that’s been very methodical and purposeful”
IndyCar windscreen test to be conducted on February 8th, 2018
INDIANAPOLIS (Feb 2018) – INDYCAR will take the next step in the evolution of its driver safety program by testing a windscreen on an Indy car for the first time on track,
Read MoreIndianapolis 500 qualifying points modified among 2018 rules updates
INDIANAPOLIS (Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018) – INDYCAR teams have received the 2018 Verizon IndyCar Series Official Rule Book that includes rules updates and procedural modifications for the upcoming season. Among the changes are the amount of championship points earned for Indianapolis 500 qualifying.
Read MoreThe Future Starts Now
Watch the video below of the 2018 INDYCAR unveil.
DETROIT (Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018) – For INDYCAR, “The Future Starts Now” – and it began today with the official unveiling of the highly anticipated car that will rule the roads, streets and ovals in the Verizon IndyCar Series for 2018 and beyond.
Read MoreKyle Novak, “I can’t wait to get started.”
INDIANAPOLIS – INDYCAR has named veteran race official Kyle Novak as race director for the Verizon IndyCar Series. Jay Frye, INDYCAR president of competition and operations, made the announcement today.
As race director, Novak will lead operations in Race Control at all Verizon IndyCar Series events.
Read MoreThe new 2018 race car will feature several new mounts, unique camera angles for the 2018 Indycar TV coverage
View the full 2018 Indycar TV Schedule below.
INDIANAPOLIS (Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2018) – INDYCAR and its broadcast partners announced the 2018 television schedule today featuring an expanded use of in-car cameras to bring fans the thrilling action of the Verizon IndyCar Series from a variety of new angles in the upcoming 17-race season.
Read More2018 Indycar testing set allowing manufactures to test Dallara universal aero kits
• Manufacturers, teams receive sufficient time to test new universal aero kit
• Open tests scheduled for Phoenix Raceway, Barber Motorsports Park, Indianapolis Motor Speedway
2018 INDYCAR Test Dates: Feb. 9-10, Phoenix Raceway; March 20,
Read MoreNazareth Speedway development project – Former NASCAR/INDYCAR track
The Nazareth Speedway property has sat dormant since 2004. It was only a matter of time before the property was converted.
Now, plans have been proposed. The submitted plans include a new Martin Guitar facility as well as homes to be built on the property.
Read MoreControversial win: Team Penske drivers rub fenders in race for the win at Gateway Motorsports Park
There’s no team orders at Team Penske.
Simon certainly left room on the inside, barely. Josef Newgarden did want any racing driver would, he filled that gap and took the win.
Related: Gateway Motorsports Part results
Simon Pagenaud is upset.
Read MoreGateway Motorsports Park results from August 26, 2017 featuring the Verizon Indycar Series
Tonight, Indycar returns to St. Louis, MO. For the first time in 14 years and 219 races, the open wheel racing series has invaded the short oval of Gateway Motorsports Park. Technically, it’s East St. Louis, Illinois but it’s going to be a great show across the river.
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