Veteran reporter Cavin named vice president of communications INDIANAPOLIS (Friday, Oct. 7, 2016) – INDYCAR announced today that Curt Cavin has been appointed vice president of communications. Cavin, currently an Indianapolis Star sportswriter who has covered motorsports for three decades, will join INDYCAR on Oct. 24. “Curt is already a leading voice on the Verizon IndyCar
READ MOREINDIANAPOLIS (October 7, 2016) – Chip Ganassi Racing Teams (CGRT) announced today that its Verizon IndyCar Series program will be powered by Honda beginning with the 2017 season as part of a multi-year deal. Honda Performance Development (HPD) and CGRT have a long history together dating back to 1996 where the two combined to win CGRT’s...
READ MOREJOSEF NEWGARDEN SET TO JOIN TEAM PENSKE INDYCAR PROGRAM IN 2017 25-Year-Old American Will Be the New Driver of No. 2 Team Penske Dallara/Chevrolet MOORESVILLE, N.C. (October 5, 2016) – Team Penske announced today that American open-wheel driver Josef Newgarden will join the organization in 2017 to pilot the No. 2 Team Penske Dallara/Chevrolet in
READ MOREINDIANAPOLIS (Oct. 3, 2016) – Reigning Indianapolis 500 champion and 2016 Verizon IndyCar Series Rookie of the Year Alexander Rossi will remain in the American open-wheel series with Andretti-Herta Autosport. “Alexander showed tremendous growth this year and we are excited to welcome him back to the team,” said team owner Michael Andretti. “In his first IndyCar season,
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ELKHART LAKE, Wis., October 3, 2016 – Building on the success of this year’s Verizon IndyCar Series KOHLER Grand Prix, officials from Road America and announced today a special 4-day ticket package available until December 31 for $120 that includes garage access, free parking, a pace car ride sweepstakes and a special collectable can koolie. The KOHLER Grand Prix returns to Road
READ MOREANDRETTI – HERTA AUTOSPORT CONFIRMS 2017 PARTNERSHIP INDIANAPOLIS (Sept. 30, 2016) – Andretti Autosport announced today that the team has extended its Indianapolis 500 race-winning partnership with Bryan Herta Autosport through the 2017 season. “We’re happy to have Bryan back with the team for 2017,” expressed owner of Andretti Autosport, Michael Andretti. “His team fits
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Tickets to Honda Indy Toronto now on sale for renewal customers, public sale begins November 29 Champions Club loyalty program returns for renewal clients TORONTO, ON, September 29, 2016 – Race fans who held two-day reserved grandstand seats for the 2016 Honda Indy Toronto can purchase their renewal tickets for the 2017 event starting today. By popular demand,
READ MORE1. Newgarden will not return to Ed Carpenter Racing 2. Schmidt receives Nevada driver’s license 3. Pagenaud guests on ‘The Star Wars Show’ 4. Sonoma race weekend raises $151,000 for youth groups 5. Still time to join Race to Beat Cancer 6. St. Pete, Toronto race renewal tickets available 1. Newgarden will not return to
READ MOREED CARPENTER RACING EVALUATES OPTIONS FOR 2017 Josef Newgarden Will Not Return To Team For 2017 Verizon IndyCar Series Season SPEEDWAY, Ind. (September 29, 2016) – Ed Carpenter Racing was informed today that Josef Newgarden will not be returning to the team for the 2017 Verizon IndyCar Series season. ECR will now begin evaluating all
READ MOREVERIZON INDYCAR SERIES GOPRO GRAND PRIX WHAT THEY’RE SAYING – RACE The final checkered flag of 2016 Verizon IndyCar Series competition was waved over the 12-Turn circuit of Sonoma Raceway this evening. Ryan Hunter-Reay started today’s event from the sixth position and made his way up to fourth in time to cross the finish line.
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