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Progressive International Motorcycle Shows To Invade Indianapolis

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SANTA MONICA, Calif. — Indianapolis has long been the epicenter of American powersports – anyone with speed and horsepower on the brain has Indy on their radar, whether it’s the “Brickyard,” MotoGP or the world-renowned Indy 500. The Progressive® International Motorcycle Shows is now proud to be another landmark on the radar of Midwest motorsports […]

Diego Ferreira returns to Juncos Racing

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Venezuelan driver Diego Ferreira will return to Juncos Racing for a second season in the Pro Mazda Championship presented by Cooper Tires. Ferreira, 18, will drive the No. 57 Juncos Racing/Team Viso Venezuela car. He finished sixth in the 2012 Star Mazda Championship point standings with seven top-five finishes. Ferreira was named the series’ 2012 […]

INDYCAR: #TheOffseason: Episode 8

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What happens when the stars of INDYCAR aren’t racing? INDYCAR will give you a look at what happens when drivers get out of their cars and step into The Offseason, a mini-series starring Will Power, James Hinchcliffe, Charlie Kimball and Josef Newgarden.  This week, see who is quicker at a pit stop.

James Jakes joins Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing for 2013

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Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing announced that it will field a second full-time entry for the 2013 IZOD IndyCar Series season for James Jakes. Jakes, 25, of England, will drive the Honda-powered No. 30 Acorn Stairlifts car as a teammate to another first-year team member, Graham Rahal. It will be the first time the team has […]

Indianapolis Zoo Board of Trustees Elects New Members, Officers

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The Indianapolis Zoo Board of Trustees held elections for officers and new members during its meeting Feb. 1. The new officers include: • Dan Appel, Gregory & Appel Insurance — Chairman of the Board • Mike Bosway, City Securities — First Vice Chair • Jeff Harrison, Citizens Energy Group — Second Vice Chair • Beth […]

INDYCAR Announces the 2013 Leaders Circle Entrants

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INDYCAR has announced the 2013 Leaders Circle program has expanded to cover the returning 22 full-time entrants committed to date to compete in the 2013 IZOD IndyCar Series season. The confirmed 19 returning members that finished in the top 22 in 2012 entrant points each have been awarded Leaders Circle designations. INDYCAR used its option […]