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NEWS ABOUT: Indy Racing

Indy Racing stories: 9 news summaries

 If Danica Moves 
 to NASCAR, 
 Buckle Up 

Marketers say she could up viewership, sponsorship

Jun 10, 09 11:30 AM CDT
(Newser) - If Danica Patrick switches gears from open-wheel racing to NASCAR, she could provide a much-needed boost to the recession-scarred circuit, experts tell Advertising Age. “Every TV rating for every race will increase” if Patrick makes the shift, says a sports marketing exec. Track attendance would rise, and women’... More »

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NASCAR • Indy Racing • corporate sponsorship • Danica Patrick • viewership

 Indy Driver Raises
 Profile—on Dance Floor 

Castroneves' popularity surges after stint with stars

May 23, 08 12:00 PM CDT
(Newser) - Six months ago, few beyond IndyCar fans recognized the name Helio Castroneves. Thanks to "Dancing with the Stars," however, Helio’s celebrity-status has skyrocketed. The Indy Racing League is enjoying the ride—the racer’s surge in popularity has been tremendous for the sport.  "It's interesting... More »

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Dancing with the Stars • Floyd Mayweather Jr. • ABC • Indy Racing • Helio Castroneves • Julianne Hough • Indy 500

'Danica Rule' Is Confusing, Controversial

Does move intended to even out drivers' weights even do that?

May 23, 08 10:31 AM CDT
(Newser) - Danica Patrick will carry 35 pounds of ballast in her car in this weekend's Indianapolis 500 to make up for her tiny, 100-pound body. But even those who agree that ballasting is the fair way to account for differences in racers' body sizes aren't sure the IndyCar system is entirely... More »

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Indianapolis 500 • weight • Indy Racing • auto racing • Danica Patrick • Indy 500

Indy Champ Castroneves Considering NASCAR

Driver may follow previous open-wheel racers and bolt for stock cars

May 21, 08 2:13 AM CDT
(Newser) - Two-time Indianapolis 500 champion Helio Castroneves is considering trading in his Indy car for a NASCAR stock car, reports the Los Angeles Times. "I won't deny that I'm thinking about it," Castroneves said. "It would be great to one day try the cars. But at this point... More »

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NASCAR • Indianapolis 500 • Indy Racing • auto racing • stock car racing • open-wheel racing

Danica Ready
to Make History at Indy 500

Racer 'really' likes
her odds (and car) in
next week's big race

May 17, 08 4:43 PM CDT
(Newser) - No longer just a pretty face, Danica Patrick finally has a win, a winning team, and the fastest car she's ever raced. “I really, really like my chances" in next weekend's Indy 500, she tells Sports Illustrated. "And man, how huge would it be if I could... More »

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car race • Indy Racing • auto racing • Danica Patrick • Indy 500

 Danica's Car Hits Crew Member 

Mechanic has concussion after accident in pit row

May 10, 08 10:35 AM CDT
(Newser) - Danica Patrick, racing's rising star, clipped a crew member yesterday during practice for the Indianapolis 500. Patrick—who became the first woman to win an Indy Car race last month—struck the 63-year-old mechanic in pit row with both left tires and sent him flying through air, the Indianapolis Star... More »

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Indianapolis 500 • Indy Racing • auto racing • sports injuries • Danica Patrick

 Danica Is 1st Female
 to Win IndyCar 

Patrick takes the
Japan 300

Apr 20, 08 10:21 AM CDT
(Newser) - Danica Patrick zoomed to victory in the Japan 300, becoming the first female winner in IndyCar history. Patrick pulled ahead when her top competitors were forced to make pit-stops to fuel up in the final laps, the AP reports. "It's a long time coming. Finally," Patrick said. She... More »

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Indy Racing • Danica Patrick

Formula One Ditches Indianapolis

Country's only F1 venue loses Grand Prix in contract dispute

Jul 13, 07 3:06 PM CDT
(Newser) - Formula One racing will not return to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway next year. The final negotiation deadline for sanctioning fees came and went yesterday without an agreement, the Indianapolis Star reports, and both sides announced that they were nowhere near a final contract. The decision leaves the United States without... More »

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Indianapolis • Indy Racing • Formula One

Dixon Prevails at Watkins Glen

Hornish and Kanaan tussle after kiwi
races to third straight road course win

Jul 9, 07 6:09 AM CDT
(Newser) - New Zealand's Scott Dixon became the second driver in history to collect three straight Watkins Glen checkered-flags, cruising to the finish line 6.2 seconds before nearest challenger Sam Hornish Jr. of Scotland yesterday. After the race, Tony Kanaan, who had earlier taken a bump from the number two, rammed... More »

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Indianapolis 500 • Indy Racing • Scott Dixon • Tony Kanaan • Sam Hornish Jr. • Watkins Glen Grand Prix

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