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Articles tagged ‘Indianapolis 500’

May 19
Thursday

Sam Schmidt Motorsports Day 6 Indy 500 Practice Report

Townsend Bell - Photo Credit: Catchfence Open Wheel Editor: Paul Powell Sam Schmidt Motorsports drivers Alex Tagliani and Townsend Bell each were in the top-five on the speed chart when Thursday’s practice session for the 100th Anniversary Indianapolis 500 concluded. Tagliani, driver of the No. 77 Bowers & Wilkins Dallara/Honda/Firestone for SSM, posted the second fastest lap of the day around 2.5-mile Indianapolis Motor Speedway with a time and speed of 39.5340 seconds at 227.652 mph. The Canadian’s fast lap came on the 16th of his 18 total laps during the day. Bell, who only competes in the Indianapolis 500 during the IZOD IndyCar Series season, was much busier as he completed 53 laps throughout the session in his No. 99 Herbalife24 Dallara/Honda/Firestone ... FULL STORY »

Andretti Autosport Notes and Quotes, Post-Day 6 Practice, Indianapolis

Mike Conway in car - Photo Credit: Catchfence Open Wheel Editor: Paul Powell ANDRETTI AUTOSPORT IZOD INDYCAR SERIES NOTES AND QUOTES, POST-PRACTICE INDIANAPOLIS 500 JOHN ANDRETTI, #43 TEAM WINDOW WORLD CAR Ended the practice session with a best lap speed of 224.7 mph "At least it didn't rain today, so everybody got a lot of track ... FULL STORY »

Ed Carpenter 9th Quick on Overcast Day at IMS

No 67 Dollar General/Sarah Fisher Racing Honda Dallara driven by Ed Carpenter- Photo Credit: Catchfence Open Wheel Editor: Paul Powell INDIANAPOLIS, IN (May 19, 2011)-Sarah Fisher Racing (SFR) driver Ed Carpenter, pilot of the yellow and black No. 67 Dollar General Honda powered Dallara, clocked 85 laps today on an overcast day of practice at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS), ... FULL STORY »

Franchitti, Andretti Featured on ESPN Platforms

Dario Franchitti in Car - Photo Credit: Catchfence Open Wheel Editor: Paul Powell Indy 500 Front Row to be at ESPN on Tuesday With the 100th anniversary Indianapolis 500 running on Sunday, May 29, star drivers Dario Franchitti and Marco Andretti are featured on two of ESPN’s media platforms later ... FULL STORY »

Practice Rained Out for Indy 500; Servia & Hinchcliffe Hoping for Track Time

Newman / Haas Racing Thumbnail Newman/Haas Racing PRACTICE DAY 95th Indianapolis 500 – Indianapolis Motor Speedway NOTES AND QUOTES - Tuesday, May 18, 2011 RAIN CANCELLED ANOTHER DAY OF PRACTICE AT INDIANAPOLIS MOTOR SPEEDWAY; TELEMUNDO DRIVER SERVIA AND SPROTT DRIVER HINCHCLIFFE HOPING FOR TRACK TIME Oriol Servia, No. 2 ... FULL STORY »

Sam Schmidt Motorsports Day 5 Indy 500 Practice Report

Sam Schmidt Motorsports thumbnail INDIANAPOLIS (May 18, 2011) – Persistent mist and overcast skies canceled Wednesday’s practice session for the 100th Anniversary Indianapolis 500-Mile Race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. That left all IZOD IndyCar Series drivers and their cars either on ... FULL STORY »

Dreyer & Reinbold Racing Had Hopes of Getting Out on Track But Rain Hindered Day Five of Practice For The 100th Anniversary of The Indianapolis 500

Dreyer & Reinbold Racing Indianapolis, IN (May 18, 2011) - Dreyer & Reinbold Racing had hopes of getting out on track today, but rainfall hindered day five of practice for the 100th Anniversary of the Indianapolis 500. For a moment it looked like ... FULL STORY »



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Rain Cancels Day 5 Practice for 100th Anniversary Indianapolis 500
Posted 05.18.11
INDIANAPOLIS (Wednesday, May 18, 2011) - Rain washed out practice for the 100th Anniversary Indianapolis 500. Rain fell steadily on the Speedway throughout the day, and IZOD IndyCar Series officials canceled the day's track activities shortly after 4 p.m. (ET). The last time two entire days of Indianapolis 500 ...FULL STORY »
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Bad Weather Again Cancels Practice at Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Posted 05.18.11
SPEEDWAY, IN – MAY 18, 2011 – For the second day in a row KV Racing Technology – Lotus did not turn a wheel due to inclement weather at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana. In the five days that the Brickyard has been open for ...FULL STORY »
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KV Racing Technology – SH Racing Doesn’t Turn a Wheel for Second Day in a Row at Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Posted 05.18.11
SPEEDWAY, IN – MAY 18, 2011 – KV Racing Technology - SH Racing driver Tomas Scheckter was unable to venture out on track for the second day in row due to bad weather at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana. Scheckter, 30, driving the No. 07 ...FULL STORY »
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Simona de Silvestro Gears Up for the Month of May at IMS
Posted 05.18.11
Last year's Indy 500 Rookie of the Year is ready Indianapolis, IN - May 18, 2011 - In 2010, at her first Indy 500, Simona de Silvestro was named Rookie of the Year. One year later, she has her sights set on the podium as the month of May kicks off ...FULL STORY »
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Dan Wheldon Partners with the Alzheimer’s Association at the Indianapolis 500 to Promote Disease Awareness
Posted 05.18.11
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (May 18, 2011) – Dan Wheldon, 2005 Indianapolis 500 winner and IZOD IndyCar Series champion, announced today that he will team up with the Alzheimer’s Association at this year’s centennial race to raise awareness for the disease. Driving the #98 William Rast/aigo/Curb/Big Machine/Forsythe Solutions entry ...FULL STORY »
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Sam Schmidt Motorsports Day 4 Practice Report
Posted 05.17.11
INDIANAPOLIS (May 17, 2011) – Sam Schmidt Motorsports (SSM) drivers Townsend Bell and Alex Tagliani did not participate in Tuesday’s practice session for the 100th Anniversary Indianapolis 500-Mile Race. Overcast skies, moderate winds and temperatures in the low 50’s kept all but two drivers off the 2.5-mile ...FULL STORY »
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Visit by National Guard GEN Umbarger Reminds Panther of Importance of National Guard Partnership
Posted 05.17.11
Indiana TAG Joined by Panther’s JR Hildebrand and John Barnes for Special Honor at IMS INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - (May 17, 2011) – Duringthe Month of May the responsibility of team members at Panther Racing goes very much beyond simply trying to win the Indianapolis 500. Being the ...FULL STORY »
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KV Racing Technology – Lotus Does Not Practice Due to Extremely Cold Conditions at Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Posted 05.17.11
SPEEDWAY, IN – MAY 17, 2011 – KV Racing Technology – Lotus did not turn a wheel today due to extremely cold and blustery conditions at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana. With temperatures hovering in the high 40’s and a stiff wind blowing, team officials ...FULL STORY »
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Weather Conditions Hinder Day Four of Practice For The 100th Anniversary of The Indianapolis 500
Posted 05.17.11
Indianapolis, IN (May 17, 2011) - Dreyer & Reinbold Racing was ready to hit the pavement today, but weather conditions hindered day four of practice for the 100th Anniversary of the Indianapolis 500. Due to intermittent rainfall and cold conditions, Dreyer & Reinbold Racing decided not to get out ...FULL STORY »


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