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Andretti Autosport 2013 Indy 500 Fast Friday Post-Practice Report

Andretti Autosport, IZOD IndyCar Series Fast Friday Report: 97th Indianapolis 500 Michael Andretti, team owner "Well... I think we're in it, I think we're not as quick as we would like to be, but, because I think Will Power's gonna be the guy to beat without a tow. We still got a little bit of work to do and hopefully we'll be able to improve the cars that little bit that we need to get the pole tomorrow." On predicted pole speed: "I think it's gonna be around 229, I believe." E.J. Viso, No. 5 Team Venezuela PDVSA CITGO Chevrolet With a lap at a 229.537mph, the Venezuelan holds the fastest time of the month going into tomorrow's Pole Day qualifying. Viso also stands as the driver ... FULL STORY »

Viso Sets Fastest Lap Since 2003 on Rain-Shortened Fast Friday

INDIANAPOLIS (Friday, May 17, 2013) - E.J. Viso's quest for a 230 mph lap fell just short, but the Andretti Autosport driver still recorded the fastest practice lap at Indianapolis since 2003. Viso recorded a lap of 229.537 mph in the ... FULL STORY »

Castroneves Leads Team Penske Through Another Productive Practice Day at Indy

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (May 16, 2013) – It was another busy day at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for Team Penske as Helio Castroneves once again paced the team during the sixth day of practice for the Indianapolis 500. The three-time Indy 500 ... FULL STORY »

Rapid Rookie Muñoz Tops Day 6 Practice for Indy 500

INDIANAPOLIS (Thursday, May 16, 2013) - Rookie Carlos Munoz topped the speed chart for the second time during the month of May as team's geared up for "Fast Friday" at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Munoz, the Firestone Indy Lights point leader, ... FULL STORY »

Panther Tandem Stays Quick at Indy; Hildebrand Finishes 7th, Townsend 14th

National Guard, Sunoco “Turbo” Crews Focus on Race Setup, Both Drivers Happy with Results INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - (May 16, 2013) – Panther Racing duo of JR Hildebrand and Townsend Bell showed speed again today throughout practice for the 97th running of ... FULL STORY »

‘Turbo’ Actor Michael Pena to Serve as 97th Indianapolis 500 Honorary Starter

INDIANAPOLIS, Thursday, May 16, 2013 - Film and television star Michael Pena, who has a leading role in the upcoming 3D animated motion picture event "Turbo," will serve as the honorary starter of the 97th Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, May 26. Pena will wave ... FULL STORY »

Boost Levels for 97th Indy 500 Remain as 2012 Event

INDIANAPOLIS (Thursday, May 16, 2013) -- INDYCAR officials confirmed that the boost levels for the 2.2-liter turbo-charged V-6 engines utilized by the IZOD IndyCar Series will remain unchanged for the 97th Indianapolis 500 Mile Race. As with the 2012 race, the ... FULL STORY »

Strike, LLC Signs as Associate Sponsor of No. 41 ABC Supply Honda for the Indianapolis 500
Posted 05.16.13
HOUSTON May 16, 2013—Strike, LLC, one of North America’s leading energy services provider, has signed on as a major associate sponsor of AJ Foyt’s No. 41 ABC Supply Indy car driven by 21-year-old Conor Daly in the Indianapolis 500. Strike’s first foray into motorsports takes place on its most prestigious stage—the Indianapolis ...FULL STORY »

Townsend Bell Second-Quick in Indianapolis Practice, Hildebrand 15th Wednesday
Posted 05.16.13
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” ...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
Posted 05.16.13
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 they continue their preparations for the 97th running of the Indianapolis ...FULL STORY »

Castroneves Continues to Pace Team Penske During Day 5 Indy 500 Practice
Posted 05.16.13
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 mph in the No. 3 Shell V-Power Pennzoil Ultra Dallara/Chevrolet ...FULL STORY »

Defending Race Winner Tops Day 5 Indy 500 Practice
Posted 05.16.13
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 recorded the fastest lap of the day of 224.235 mph ...FULL STORY »

Team Penske Continues to Post Fast Times During Day 4 Practice for the Indy 500
Posted 05.15.13
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 way with a fast lap of 223.556 mph in the ...FULL STORY »

Hinchcliffe Leads Day 4 Practice for 97th Indy 500
Posted 05.14.13
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 Race. Andretti Autosport's James Hinchcliffe posted the top lap speed of ...FULL STORY »

Andretti Autosport 2013 IICS Indy 500 Day 4 Practice Report
Posted 05.14.13
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 we want them to be, but I'm not sure a ...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 »

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