If no merger, Champ Car might clear month of May
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
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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
Rumor of a merger has arrived in Mexico as two of the different media outlets, local channels 7 and 12 in Monterrey, have talked about the rumor the last few … Read More
Qualifying for the Indianapolis 500 begins Saturday. At one time it was “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing," but I don't think that is true these days. The Indy 500, set … Read More
Tony George's busy month included a stint Thursday as tour guide. He was seen chauffeuring Champ Car World Series majority owner Kevin Kalkhoven, with whom he met privately Wednesday night. … Read More
The Andretti "family reunion" at Indianapolis this month took on another dimension Friday at Darlington Raceway, where John Andretti said he is considering an offer to drive in the Indianapolis … Read More
We have it on good word that Tony George and Kevin Kalkhoven had merger talk meetings in Indianapolis both yesterday and today as they continue to try and hammer out … Read More
A reader writes, Dear AutoRacing1.com, You're slipping. Robin Miller reported on Speed News Sunday that he thinks the new Champ Car Panoz DP01 was put on hold. Any news? Tommy … Read More
UPDATE #2 Photos of the Andrettis from today at Indy: Photos Courtesy of IMS 05/06/06 This rumor is upgraded to 'fact' today. All three generations of the racing Andretti family … Read More
A reader asks, Dear AutoRacing1.com, Is that article about the Champ Car/IRL merger kidding about that 18-race schedule….12 ovals and 6 road/street courses? What 12 ovals could possibly be better … Read More
Sunday May 7Promotions: The Star and CareerBuilder.com Opening Day/Indianapolis 500 collectible trading pin, courtesy of The Indianapolis Star. Pin distribution begins at 11 a.m. at Formula One garage No. 35, … Read More
Townsend Bell will team with regular Vision Racing drivers Ed Carpenter and Tomas Scheckter and drive the No. 90 Rock & Republic Vision Racing Dallara/Honda/Firestone in this year's Indy 500. … Read More
Larry Foyt, who will enter his third consecutive Indianapolis 500 in the No. 41 Honda-powered Panoz for A.J. Foyt Enterprises, will take a refresher test May 8 at the Indianapolis … Read More
With more than two weeks between the last IndyCar Series event at Twin Ring Motegi and the opening of practice for the Indianapolis 500, many IndyCar Series drivers have spent … Read More
UPDATE There have been erroneous AP reports circulating that Roger Penske was voted as the person who should run a merged Champ Car/IRL series, yet if you view the poll … Read More
UPDATE #2 This race is dead and this rumor is now 'false.' The Indy Racing League won't be racing at Dodger Stadium, at least for now. In searching for a … Read More