In a merger, IndyCars may use Firestone brand
If the IRL and Champ Car merge, which tires would they use? Firestone (IRL) or Bridgestone (Champ Car), which are essentially the same tire with different badging as both brands … Read More
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If the IRL and Champ Car merge, which tires would they use? Firestone (IRL) or Bridgestone (Champ Car), which are essentially the same tire with different badging as both brands … Read More
UPDATE #2 Published reports that Indy Racing League star Dan Wheldon would give up on Formula 1 to drive for Chip Ganassi in the NASCAR Nextel Cup series in 2007, … Read More
Eddie Cheever said he is working to field rookie P.J. Chesson in a second Cheever Racing car beginning with the IRL's next race, June 24 at Richmond, Va. Cheever wants … Read More
The Indy Racing League is growing, Danica Patrick said, but bigger sponsors and bigger paychecks are needed to keep the momentum going and the IndyCar Series stars from jumping to … Read More
There is growing speculation that the IRL will be forced to park Eddie Cheever. After coming under criticism by Danica Patrick and Marco Andretti – the sport's two biggest stars … Read More
UPDATE Kevin Kalkhoven told autosport.com: "This has been the problem since the news got out that we were in talks with Tony George. "Everyone has got impatient about when a … Read More
"I believe the IRL is heading in the right direction," said Dr. Jerry Punch, who patrolled pit road Sunday in Watkins Glen. "I think NASCAR has done a good job … Read More
UPDATE A reader writes, Just a few comments about the Montreal situation outlined in the "… and so it continues" rumor. First some facts: it was not Normand Legault who … Read More
We still expect a merger making this point moot, but this Milwaukee Journal Sentinel article says that the new Milwaukee Mile promoters would like to see a switch in the … Read More
UPDATE #10 From today's Journal de Montreal: The biggest conflict in the history of North American racing will soon be settled. As promoter Normand Legault was working to evict the … Read More
According to Gordon Kirby's latest column on his website, Honda money for driver salaries in the IRL will dry up at the end of this year and Dario Franchitti is … Read More
UPDATE This rumor is upgraded to 'fact' as AutoRacing1.com has been able to confirm that Garfinkel has indeed left the team for the Arizona Diamondbacks. 05/31/06 The Indy grapevine says … Read More
There have been a lot of rumors and speculation out on the internet and within the IRL that the new Panoz Champ Car is not suitable for ovals. The 'fact' … Read More
UPDATE #2 A reader asks, Dear AutoRacing1.com, From the way it sounds there are too many issues that are going to prevent a merger. Why not just let the split … Read More
Word on the street in Indy is that there are still 30K to 40K of available seats for Sunday's Indy 500. Still 210,000 spectators is a huge number for race … Read More
Jimmy Kite, a five-time Indianapolis 500 starter, and Tyce Carlson, a two-time Indianapolis 500 starter, are both at the Speedway today in hopes of landing a ride for the "500." … Read More
UPDATE #2 We are now downgrading this rumor to 'false' as both Kalkhoven and George deny the merger might be off in this Indy Star article. Both sound reasonably optimistic … Read More
Davey Hamilton had hoped to return to an Indy car after a five-year absence, but he couldn't come to terms with Eddie Cheever Jr. for the second car of Cheever … Read More
UPDATE #2 UPDATE Buddy Rice and Danica Patrick will win or lose the Indianapolis 500 with a Panoz chassis, their team owner said today. Bobby Rahal said there isn’t enough … Read More
This Portland Oregonian article discusses the likelihood of the Portland International Raceway Champ Car race making it on a merged Champ Car/IRL schedule should the two series merge. As it … Read More
Davey Hamilton emerged as the leading candidate to drive the second car at Cheever Racing. Hamilton hasn't raced an Indy car since severely injuring his feet in an IRL accident … Read More
Stephan Gregoire's No. 97 car made its first appearance in Gasoline Alley on Sunday, with crew members posing for a group photograph. The Team Leader Racing entry is being organized … Read More
UPDATE #3 AutoRacing1.com investigated this report and we have learned that Kevin Kalkhoven did not arrive in Houston until 12:30 PM so the reports that he was seen this morning … Read More