2nd Gen Drivers Gurney & Bucknum talk about working on Ford V Ferrari December 5, 2019 Second-generation race drivers Alex Gurney and Jeff Bucknum (pictured L and R above) were hired as stunt drivers for the film Ford V Ferrari. Alex also portrayed his father Dan Gurney who won the pole for the 24 Hours of Le Mans in
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Plainfield, IL (November 22, 2019) – Dale Coyne Racing announced today that it has parted ways with driver Sebastien Bourdais, who has spent four years with the Plainfield, Illinois-based team since his return to North American open-wheel racing in 2011. “I want to thank Sebastien for having the confidence to come back from his Formula 1
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INDIANAPOLIS, Friday, Nov. 22, 2019 – John Martin, a veteran of five Indianapolis 500 starts and the eighth-place finisher in the rain-shortened 1973 event, died Nov. 20. He was 80. A gifted mechanic and engineer, who performed much of the work on cars he drove, Martin was active in racing until his death. His most-recent
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Champions Club experience is also available for purchase for a limited time TORONTO (November 19, 2019) – Each July, the Honda Indy Toronto delivers high-speed thrills, exceptional food and entertainment to festival-goers and spectators of all ages in downtown Toronto. It returns to Exhibition Place for its 34th edition, July 10-12, 2020. Public sales for...
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November 13, 2019 The film Ford v Ferrari chronicling Ford’s podium sweep of the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1966 will be released nationwide this Friday. A.J. Foyt was originally scheduled to compete in that 1966 race, but he was badly injured at the Milwaukee Mile when he crashed in practice (suspension failure) and hit the
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Video Announcement from MSR Pataskala, Ohio (8 November 2019) – Meyer Shank Racing (MSR) is pleased to announce the growth of the team’s relationship with AutoNation and SiriusXM. A new, multi-year, sponsorship will see MSR expand its NTT INDYCAR program to a full season campaign starting in 2020. The Ohio-based team will also continue to work
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ANDRETTI TECHNOLOGIES PRESS RELEASE INDIANAPOLIS (Friday, November 8, 2019) – Andretti Technologies, the advanced technology arm of Andretti Autosport, has expanded its portfolio in announcing today a partnership with NTT IndyCar Series competitors Meyer Shank Racing to provide engineering and development support through the 2020 season. As part of the new relationship, the Meyer Shank Racing engineering
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SEBRING, Florida (November 5, 2019) – INDYCAR continued its Aeroscreen development program Tuesday at Sebring International Raceway with Arrow McLaren SP and Dale Coyne Racing with Vasser-Sullivan participating in the fourth and final test session of the year. The conditions for the one-day test could only be described as ideal for testing the safety innovation, with...
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Universities from Around World To Compete for $1 Million Prize in Two-Year ‘Indy Autonomous Challenge’ Key Points: · Landmark autonomous race to take place at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in 2021. · IMS, Energy Systems Network, Dallara Automobili and Clemson University join forces to power competition featuring $1 million prize. · Five universities already registered to form race teams
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INDIANAPOLIS, Monday, Nov. 4, 2019 – Quotes from selected officials about the acquisition of Hulman & Company, including the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, NTT IndyCar Series and IMS Productions, by Penske Corporation. The transaction, announced Nov. 4, will close following receipt of applicable government approvals and other standard conditions: ROGER PENSKE (Chairman and Founder, Penske Corporation): “My...
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