Starting Grid, Inc. and American Honda’s Motorsports Diversity Initiative Continues with Historic Effort
LEXINGTON, Ohio (August 4, 2012) - A. J. Foyt, in conjunction with Starting Grid, Inc. principal Chris Miles, announced today that 22-year-old Chase Austin will campaign an AJ Foyt Racing entry in the 97th running of the Indianapolis 500 on May 26, 2013, through a partnership with American Honda Motor Company Inc.
Austin made history last year when he became the first African-American driver to compete in the Firestone Indy Lights series with Willy T. Ribbs Racing. In qualifying for next year’s race, Austin stands to become only the third African-American driver to ever compete in the 97-year history of the Indianapolis 500.
“My son Larry [Foyt] and I have ... FULL STORY »
Today's IZOD IndyCar Series, Firestone Indy Lights and Mazda Road to Indy headlines:
1. Franchitti's experience, enthusiasm tough combination to beat
2. Inside the Box Score - 96th Indianapolis 500
1. Franchitti's experience, enthusiasm tough combination to beat: Occasionally, Dario Franchitti will ring up Sir Jackie Stewart ... FULL STORY »
One of the Hottest 500’s on Record Ends with Legge in 22nd Position
What is commonly known as “The Month of May” in Indianapolis, the 500-mile race required IZOD IndyCar Series driver Katherine Legge to be in attendance at the Indianapolis ... FULL STORY »
INDIANAPOLIS May 27, 2012—“It’s heartbreaking,” said rookie Wade Cunningham after his Indianapolis 500 ended early after just 41 laps.
Teammate Mike Conway shared the pain. After giving the No. 14 ABC Supply Honda one of its best runs at Indy since ... FULL STORY »
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (May 27, 2012) – Team Penske placed two of its drivers in the top 10 Sunday during an Indianapolis 500 that had team expectations as high as the near record temperatures.
Ryan Briscoe started from the pole position and ... FULL STORY »
SPEEDWAY, In. – May 27, 2012 – KV Racing Technology driver Tony Kanaan finished third while Rubens Barrichello was the top rookie finisher placing 11th today in the 96th running of the Indianapolis 500 at the fabled Indianapolis Motor Speedway ... FULL STORY »
Dario Franchitti came from the rear of the field to win a dramatic Indianapolis 500 Sunday at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, leading Target Chip Ganassi Racing teammate Scott Dixon to the checkered flag in a 1-2 finish for Honda in ... FULL STORY »
