F1 owner looked into buying Indycar
John Mallone (Liberty Media) wanted to make IndyCar a global powerhouse, but the Hulman George family wanted to keep it small so they chose Roger Penske who has always said … Read More
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Spencer Pigot out of IndyCar ride
Spencer Pigot Spencer Pigot will not return to Ed Carpenter Racing in 2020, according to a story Thursday by RACER.com. The 26-year-old Floridian, who won the 2015 Indy Lights championship, … Read More
Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course announces 2020 racing schedule
Mid-Ohio IndyCar crowd Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, the legendary road course in Lexington, Ohio, will continue its tradition of showcasing one of the most diverse schedules in all of racing … Read More
Petersen Automotive Museum to Open New Exhibit Honoring Motorsports Legend Chip Ganassi
Chip Ganassi (L) talks to Roger Penske On Saturday, December 14, the Petersen Automotive Museum will debut a new exhibit honoring one of the world’s most diverse and winning race … Read More
Penske paid $300M to buy IndyCar and IMS
Land Controlled by IMS. Our estimates now put the deal at around $1 billion UPDATE This rumor is downgraded to 'false' today as we expected the report of $300M was … Read More
McLaren IndyCar drivers to get F1 tests
O'Ward and Askew may get an F1 test with McLaren The McLaren F1 team could give an opportunity to its young IndyCar driver line-up to take part in Formula 1 … Read More
Long-awaited tribute to Vukovich auto racing family unveiled in downtown Fresno
Billy Vukovich III was the first third-generation driver at the Indy 500. Billy was named rookie of the year in 1988, 20 years after his father Bill, Jr. earned the … Read More
Meyer Shank Racing w/Andretti Ready for Full 2020 NTT IndyCar Season
Jack Harvey fulltime in 2020 Meyer Shank Racing (MSR) is pleased to announce the growth of the team’s relationship with AutoNation and SiriusXM. A new, multi-year, sponsorship will see MSR … Read More
Former IndyCar Medical Director dies
Michael Olinger, M.D. Michael Olinger, M.D., who served as INDYCAR’s medical director from 2006-2018, died November 7. He was 69. Dr. Olinger joined the AMR INDYCAR Safety Team when INDYCAR … Read More
IndyCar could be racing with Supercars in Sydney as soon as 2021 (2nd Update)
Route to track from downtown Sydney UPDATE Old news for AR1.com readers, but IndyCar President Jay Frye said that officials have "held 'exploratory' discussions about staging a race in Sydney," … Read More
McLaren Chevrolet Conducts IndyCar Test At Sebring: Videos
McLaren team testing McLaren Arrow SP sent ripples through the IndyCar world last week when it announced that it had dropped experienced driver James Hinchcliffe for the 2020 racing season, … Read More
Penske article feedback (Update)
Ride Captain Ride UPDATE Roger Penske has a Platinum-rated contacts list within racing, within business, and within government. Now he has a tremendous platform from which to launch his (and … Read More
For IndyCar, Penske is the game-changer it needed
On Monday Roger Penske rode into Indy and will forever change its future There are numerous questions that arise following Monday’s shock announcement that Penske Entertainment has purchased the NTT … Read More
2020 St. Petersburg GP public tickets go on sale
St Pete start in 2019 Three-day tickets to the 2020 Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg are now on sale to the public. The 16th annual event is set for … Read More
INDYCAR: Aeroscreen passes its final 2019 test at Sebring
Testing at Sebring INDYCAR continued its Aeroscreen development program Tuesday at Sebring International Raceway with Arrow McLaren SP and Dale Coyne Racing with Vasser-Sullivan participating in the fourth and final … Read More
Penske to implement guaranteed starting spots in 500
With Tony George listening, Roger punted on the guaranteed starting spot question Roger Penske has long argued that full-time, championship contending teams should have a guaranteed starting spot in the … Read More
In case you doubted our IndyCar buy rumors
Tony George admits there were attempts to buy IndyCar Over the last couple of years AR1.com rumored that Liberty Media made two runs at trying to buy the IndyCar series, … Read More
Penske admits need to address perceived conflict of interest
Tony George stares as Penske discusses perceived conflict of interest Since the news broke this morning, social media had raised concerns over Penske owning a team which would compete in … Read More
What They’re Saying’ about Penske Corporation Purchase of IndyCar
At today's Press Conference Roger called IndyCar the IRL at least three times. Ironically a team owner is again in charge of the series. Quotes from selected officials about the … Read More
Wish it happened 40 years ago
Roger with his wife Kathy A reader writes, Dear AutoRacing1.com, Today may have signal a historic moment for Indycar with the announcement that Roger Penske brand has bought Indianapolis Motor … Read More
George, Miles and Penske discuss sale of IndyCar
From left, Penske, George and Miles Participants:Tony George, Chairman of Hulman & CompanyMark Miles, President and CEO of Hulman & CompanyRoger Penske, Chairman of Penske Corporation THE MODERATOR: Welcome to … Read More
Bobby Rahal and Chip Ganassi on sale of IndyCar and 500 to Penske
Bobby Rahal "Roger Penske’s commitment to the sport we love is over six decades long and I am confident that his stewardship of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the IndyCar … Read More