INDIANAPOLIS, IN – February 27, 2016 – KVSH Racing announced today that Hydroxycut will be the co-primary sponsor of the No. 11 Team HYDROXYCUT – KVSH Racing Chevrolet/Dallara/Firestone entry “Having Hydroxycut, a world class brand that’s been chosen by millions, back on board with us is a huge piece of the puzzle,” said KVSH Racing co-owner James...
READ MOREBy Joe Berkemeier After a three-hour session under the lights, we’re beginning to come around to the point of view of the folks at Phoenix International Raceway who insisted this event take place at night. As at Iowa and Texas, it’s very cool to see the cars under the lights. The evening session ran clean,...
READ MOREBy Joe Berkemeier All of the Indy Lights teams who tested on Thursday have packed up and left… save Carlin Racing, who is staying here a few days before going to Barber Motorsports Park. A downside of being based in New York… ===== Got a chance to talk to Gabby Chaves during the break earlier...
READ MOREBy Joe Berkemeier The first three hours of today’s test are in the books and, as you might expect, the speeds are significantly faster than the last time that the IRL was here. And they’re faster than the all-time track record set the last time turbocharged engines were used, too. The fastest lap so far...
READ MOREBy Joe Berkemeier Good morning from the Phoenix International Raceway, where we are here for the “Test In The West” that will kick off our coverage of the 2016 Verizon IndyCar Series. Here’s the schedule – all times local (Mountain, two hours behind Eastern): 12:00-3:00pm Verizon IndyCar Testing 5:00-8:00pm Verizon IndyCar Testing That’s also the...
READ MOREINDIANAPOLIS (February 24, 2016) – INDYCAR announced today it has strengthened its race control program by naming three race stewards with extensive motorsports experience to monitor on-track competition at all 2016 Verizon IndyCar Series events. Two-time Indianapolis 500 winner Arie Luyendyk, former Indy car driver Max Papis and longtime motorsports executive Dan Davis will make...
READ MOREINDIANAPOLIS (Feb. 23, 2016) – Alexander Rossi will make his Verizon IndyCar Series debut in 2016 with Andretti Autosport. Rossi, who will make the transition from the FIA Formula 1 World Championship to IndyCar, will pilot the No. 98 Honda. Rossi makes his transition to IndyCar official with a rookie test day March 1 at Sebring International Raceway....
READ MOREThe Autosportradio.com 2016 Show presented by Honda HPD will stream live on Tuesday February 23rd, live from McGilvery’s Speedway.. 3009 North High School Road, beginning at 7PM ET. The program can be seen/heard by logging onto www.autosportradio.com and the program streamed live on YouTube will be on the home page. When the program concludes you will find...
READ MOREINDIANAPOLIS (Feb. 22, 2016) – INDYCAR announced that veteran racing engineer Bill Pappas has been named Vice President of Competition, Race Engineering. Pappas brings more than 30 years of motorsports experience to the position and has cultivated strong relationships throughout the racing community. “We are very pleased to have someone with Bill’s vision and experience...
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Blake Shelton to headline Firestone Legends Day Concert on May 28 INDIANAPOLIS, Monday, Feb. 22, 2016 – Country music superstar Blake Shelton will headline the annual Firestone Legends Day Concert on Saturday, May 28, the day before the historic 100th Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by PennGrade Motor Oil. Current IMS customers can purchase tickets now through...
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