Local Indianapolis sports news from February 12, 2017, straight from the source.
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Local Indianapolis sports news from February 11, 2017, straight from the source.
Schmidt Peterson adds Copper Moon as official coffee provider
Indiana company Copper Moon Coffee announced a partnership with Schmidt Peterson Motorsports to serve as the team’s official coffee provider through 2018.
Drivers added to Mazda Road to Indy levels
The Mazda Road to Indy announced several drivers joining teams for the 2017 season in all three tiers.
Josef Newgarden leads first day of Phoenix Raceway open test
The first of a two-day open test for all full-season teams saw Team Penske newcomer Josef Newgarden record the fastest of 2,638 total laps turned on the 1.022-mile oval over the course of two three-hour practice sessions.
USAC Silver Crown Series joins Phoenix Grand Prix race weekend
The USAC Silver Crown Series will race on April 28-29 as a prelude to the Phoenix Grand Prix.
Franchitti, Cheever, McLaren newest Hall of Fame nominees
Two Indianapolis 500 winners and one of the most legendary names in motorsport are the newest nominees for the Auto Racing Hall of Fame at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum.
Green Savoree names PPG Industries official paint sponsor
PPG Industries was named as the official paint sponsor of all three GSRP race properties.
Matt Hagan on pole for Mopar at Pomona to start 2017 Mello Yello season
Early evening rain Friday wiped out the second qualifying session to open the 2017 season but Matt Hagan was the quickest in the early afternoon session.
Tony Stewart Foundation sponsoring Indy 500 entry
Former Verizon IndyCar Series and three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Tony Stewart is returning to the Indianapolis 500 – as a car sponsor.