AUBURN HILLS, Mich — BorgWarner presented Dario Franchitti with his third BorgWarner Championship Driver’s Trophy(TM) during the 2013 Automotive News World Congress held in Detroit, Michigan, on January 16. Known as the “Baby Borg,” the personal keepsake sports a sterling silver visage of the 2012 Indianapolis 500 winner, a duplicate of the image displayed on […]
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Foyt team confirms Takuma Sato for 2013
A.J. Foyt likes Takuma Sato’s drive. Sato likes A.J. Foyt Racing’s potential. Deal done. Sato will drive the Honda-powered No. 14 ABC Supply-sponsored car for the 19-race IZOD IndyCar Series season. “There were a lot of question marks when the season ended, but I’m happy to put an end to all that now,” team owner […]
INDYCAR: #TheOffseason: Episode 4
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, Fun in the boardroom.
KeyBank recognizes Fan Force United as Community Leader
Fan Force United may have completed its first year in Firestone Indy Lights, but its impact has already been felt in and around the racing community. The team has been awarded the $3,000 KeyBank Community Leader Award given to the Firestone Indy Lights driver or team that best displays community outreach. The team was associated with […]
Bobby Rahal to be inducted to SCCA Hall of Fame
IZOD IndyCar Series team co-owner and 1986 Indianapolis 500 champion Bobby Rahal is among five road racing principals who will be inducted into the SCCA Hall of Fame on March 2. Joining Rahal in being honored are Skip Barber, Bill Noble, Carroll Shelby and Andy Porterfield. The SCCA National Hall of Fame was created in […]
Canadian Karting Standout Daniel Burkett Joins Belardi
INDIANAPOLIS, IN — Belardi Auto Racing is thrilled to welcome Canadian karting standout Daniel Burkett who will join the team’s Cooper Tires USF2000 Championship Powered by Mazda squad for the 2013 season. Racing since he was just nine-years-old, Burkett holds many karting accolades from Junior Championship titles to Rookie of the Year honors amongst countless […]
INDYCAR: #TheOffseason: Episode 3
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, Hinch has some trouble with the copier.
Ryan Hunter-Reay joins Rolex 24 field
Hunter-Reay is the latest IZOD IndyCar Series driver confirmed for the race on the 3.56-mile, 12-turn circuit at Daytona International Speedway. Other competitors include Dario Franchitti, Scott Dixon, Tony Kanaan, Charlie Kimball, James Hinchcliffe, Sebastien Bourdais, Simon Pagenaud and Justin Wilson. Hunter-Reay will drive the No. 10 Velocity Worldwide Corvette Dallara Daytona Prototype along with […]
Firestone to Remain Sole IZOD IndyCar Series Tire Supplier Through 2018
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations and INDYCAR announced that Bridgestone Americas’ Firestone brand will remain the sole tire supplier to the IZOD IndyCar Series through the 2018 race season. “Firestone performance and safety have been synonymous with Indy car racing for more than 100 years,” said Al Speyer, executive director, Firestone Racing. “We are excited about […]
INDYCAR: #TheOffseason: Episode 2
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, Josef Newgarden stumbles on a new feature of the INDYCAR conference […]