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Townsend Bell Second-Quick in Indianapolis Practice, Hildebrand 15th Wednesday

Panther RSunoco “Turbo” Driver Townsend Bell Gets Up to Speed Quickly in Panther’s No. 60 Entry INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - (May 15, 2013) – A day after Panther Racing driver JR Hildebrand finished second-quick during practice at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, teammate Townsend Bell followed suit in the No. 60 Sunoco “Turbo” Chevrolet, as the Californian finished second on the final Wednesday speed chart. Heat and track activity were on the rise again todayduring practice for the 97th Running of the Indianapolis 500 as Panther Racing drivers, who combined to turn 87 laps, both spent time on the famed 2.5-mile oval. Bell completed his second day behind the wheel of the No. 60 Sunoco “Turbo” Chevy, and posted a best lap average speed of 223.716 mph, ... FULL STORY »

Drastic Change in Air and Track Temperature Produce Varying Conditions for Chevrolet IndyCar V6 Teams and Drivers on Day Five of Practice for Indianapolis 500

INDIANAPOLIS (May 15, 2013) – With a drastic change in air temperatures that reached 91 degrees at one point, and track temperatures in excess of 125 degrees, Chevrolet IndyCar V6 teams and drivers worked through a new set of conditions as ... FULL STORY »

Castroneves Continues to Pace Team Penske During Day 5 Indy 500 Practice

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (May 15, 2013) – Helio Castroneves continued to lead the way for Team Penske as it completed its fifth day of practice Wednesday for the 97th Indianapolis 500. The three-time Indy 500 winner posted a fast lap of 223.699 ... FULL STORY »

Defending Race Winner Tops Day 5 Indy 500 Practice

INDIANAPOLIS (Wednesday, May 15, 2013) - Three-time Indianapolis 500 winner Dario Franchitti put Honda on top of the speed chart for the first time at Indianapolis as teams continued preparations for the 97th Indianapolis 500 Mile Race.. The 2012 race winner ... FULL STORY »

Team Penske Continues to Post Fast Times During Day 4 Practice for the Indy 500

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (May 14, 2013) – Team Penske completed its busiest day yet at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Tuesday with solid showings by all three drivers during the fourth day of practice for the 97th Indianapolis 500. Three-time Indy 500 winner Helio Castroneves led the ... FULL STORY »

Hinchcliffe Leads Day 4 Practice for 97th Indy 500

INDIANAPOLIS (Tuesday, May 14, 2013) - The weather got warmer at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, but the results at the top of the time sheets remained the same as Andretti Autosport continued to dominate preparations for the 97th Indianapolis 500 Mile ... FULL STORY »

Andretti Autosport 2013 IICS Indy 500 Day 4 Practice Report

Andretti Autosport, IZOD IndyCar Series Practice Update: 97th Indianapolis 500 Michael Andretti, Team Owner, Andretti Autosport " I think they're going pretty good, but we still have a lot of work to do. I don't think any of them are exactly where ... FULL STORY »

Hildebrand Second-Quick, Bell Up to 12th in Indy Practice
Posted 05.14.13
National Guard Panther Racing Team Fast Again, Bell Shows Speed in First Full Practice Day INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - (May 14, 2013) – National Guard Panther Racing driver JR Hildebrand continued to climb the speed charts at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, as the 25-year-old Californian finished Tuesday’s practice session second overall on ...FULL STORY »

Hildebrand Fifth in Practice, Bell Makes Indy Debut
Posted 05.13.13
Townsend Bell Makes Official Return to Panther During Shakedown of No. 60 Chevrolet INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - (May 13, 2013) – The speed started to pick up for National Guard Panther Racing driver JR Hildebrand at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, while teammate Townsend Bell was able to shake-down the No. 60 Sunoco ...FULL STORY »

Marco Andretti Puts Chevrolet IndyCar V6 Power on Top of Speed Charts at Conclusion of Third Day of Practice for Indianapolis 500
Posted 05.13.13
INDIANAPOLIS (May 13, 2013) – Optimum conditions drove speeds higher on the third day of practice for the 97th running of the Indianapolis 500 as Marco Andretti, No. 25 RC Cola Andretti Autosport Chevrolet turned the day’s fastest lap of 225.100 m.p.h. Also breaking the 225-barrier was Team Penske’s Helio Castroneves with a ...FULL STORY »

2013 IICS Driver Conor Daly in the No. 41 ABC Supply Co./A.J. Foyt Racing Honda - Photo Credit: Paul Powell/Catchfence

Speeds Climb as Indy 500 Preparations Continues
Posted 05.13.13
INDIANAPOLIS (Monday, May 13, 2013) - Conor Daly passed the three-phase Indianapolis 500 Rookie Orientation Program. Pippa Mann passed a refresher program. Marco Andretti and Helio Castroneves surpassed 225 mph. On the busiest day of practice yet for the 97th Running of the Indianapolis 500, 32 driver/car combinations turned laps on ...FULL STORY »

Fuzzy’s Ultra Premium Vodka Celebrates Indy 500 With Checkered Flag Bottle
Posted 05.13.13
INDIANAPOLIS, Monday, May 13, 2013 - Fuzzy's Ultra Premium Vodka has unveiled the Checkered Flag Limited Edition bottle for its award-winning spirit to commemorate its involvement with the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race and INDYCAR. Fuzzy's Ultra Premium Vodka, the Official Vodka of the INDYCAR, the Official Vodka ...FULL STORY »

2013 IICS Driver Tristan Vautier in the No. 55 Lucas Oil SPM Dallara Honda - Photo Credit: Robert Laberge/Getty Images

Lucas Oil to Serve as Primary Sponsor for Schmidt Peterson Motorsports’ No. 55 Car in Indianapolis 500
Posted 05.13.13
Sponsorship Celebrates 10th Anniversary of Lucas Oil's Involvement with Sam Schmidt's Teams INDIANAPOLIS (May 13, 2013) - Lucas Oil, a manufacturer and distributer of petroleum additives and oils for high performance engines, has signed on as primary sponsor for Tristan Vautier's No. 55 Honda-powered car in the 2013 Indianapolis 500. Forrest Lucas, founder of Lucas ...FULL STORY »

Chevrolet IndyCar V6 Driver Carlos Muñoz Fastest on Day Two in Indianapolis 500 Practice
Posted 05.12.13
INDIANAPOLIS (May 12, 2013) – Andretti Autosport’s Indianapolis 500 rookie Carlos Muñoz turned the fastest lap during day two of practice for the 97th running of the Indianapolis 500. The 21-year old native of Colombia recorded the day’s top speed of 223.023 mph behind the wheel of the No. 26 Unistall Chevrolet IndyCar ...FULL STORY »

2013 IICS Driver AJ Allmendinger - Photo Credit: INDYCAR

Team Penske’s Allmendinger Continues to Gain Valuable Experience for His First Indy 500
Posted 05.12.13
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (May 12, 2013) – AJ Allmendinger of Team Penske made the most of his second day of practice Sunday for the Indianapolis 500. Allmendinger, the only Team Penske driver to practice in the chilly conditions with temperatures in the 50s at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway during the six-hour session, had the fifth-fastest lap ...FULL STORY »

2013 IICS Driver Carlos Munoz - Photo Credit: Chris Jones/INDYCAR

Rookie Munoz Tops Day 2 Practice for 97th Indy 500
Posted 05.12.13
INDIANAPOLIS (Sunday, May 12, 2013) - Carlos Munoz, who breezed through Indianapolis 500 ROP a day earlier, topped the speed chart on the second day of practice for the 97th running of "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing." The Firestone Indy Lights point leader, who hopes to compete in both the Indianapolis ...FULL STORY »

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