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Oct 13
Thursday

Rice, Hildebrand Complete First Las Vegas Practice Session Thursday

Buddy Rice/Panther Racing - Photo Credit: Catchfence Open Wheel Editor: Paul Powell IZOD IndyCar Series Field Conducts First Practice Session, 34-Cars Set to Qualify Tomorrow LAS VEGAS, Nevada (October 13, 2011) – The IZOD IndyCar World Championships at Las Vegas kicked off Thursday at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, where 34 IndyCar Series cars recorded lap times in preparations for the 2011 season finale on Sunday at the 1.5-mile oval. Panther Racing drivers JR Hildebrand and Buddy Rice combined for a total of 88 laps and finished 24th and 26th, respectively, on the final speed chart for the day. Hildebrand led the team with a top speed of 221.360 mph, 25.1102 seconds and Rice was just behind his teammate with a top speed of 221.002 mph, 25.1509 seconds. There is another practice session tomorrow before ... FULL STORY »

Danica Patrick Leads Fast Practice Speeds Thursday in Preparation for Sunday’s Season Finale at Las Vegas

IndyCar Driver Danica Patrick - Photo Credit: Catchfence Open Wheel Editor: Paul Powell All Four Andretti Autosport Cars Show Solid Speed on Fast Oval Track LAS VEGAS (Oct. 13, 2011) - Danica Patrick served notice Thursday that she is ready to battle for the win in Sunday's IZOD INDYCAR World Championships at Las Vegas ... FULL STORY »

Servia 2nd in Practice at Las Vegas; Hinchcliffe 15th

Newman / Haas Racing Thumbnail Newman/Haas Racing IZOD IndyCar World Championship – Las Vegas Motor Speedway PRACTICE NOTES/QUOTES – Thursday, October 13, 2011 TELEMUNDO DRIVER SERVIA SECOND FAST IN PRACTICE FOR THE IZOD INDYCAR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS; SPROTT DRIVER HINCHCLIFFE 15TH 1st: Danica Patrick 24.7349 / 224.719 mph 2nd: Oriol Servia ... FULL STORY »

KV Racing Technology – Lotus 12th, 17th and 32nd on Speed Charts After First Day of Practice for IZOD IndyCar World Championships

KV-Lotus-Racing INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – OCTOBER 13, 2011 – KV Racing Technology – Lotus drivers Tony Kanaan, Takuma Sato were 12th and 17th on the speed charts respectively after the first day of practice for the 2011 season ending IZOD IndyCar World ... FULL STORY »

Dreyer & Reinbold Racing Headed In The Right Direction During Practice For The IndyCar World Championship Presented by Honda

Dreyer & Reinbold Racing Las Vegas, Nevada (October 13, 2011) - Dreyer & Reinbold Racing is definitely headed in the right direction as they practiced for the INDYCAR World Championships Presented by Honda at Las Vegas Motor Speedway today. Piloting the team's cars were ... FULL STORY »

KV Racing Technology – Lotus Looking to Finish 2011 IZOD IndyCar Series Season with Strong Showings at Las Vegas

KV-Lotus-Racing TEAM ATTEMPTING TO PLACE TWO CARS IN TOP-10 IN FINAL STANDINGS INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – OCTOBER 13, 2011 – KV Racing Technology – Lotus will be looking to finish the 2011 IZOD IndyCar Series season with strong showings and two-cars in the ... FULL STORY »

Simona de Silvestro, 2011 IZOD IndyCar Series Las Vegas Indy 300 Race Preview

Simona de Silvestro - Photo Credit: Catchfence Open Wheel Editor: Paul Powell HVM Racing Pre-Race Notes & Quotes: Las Vegas Driver: Simona de Silvestro Car: No. 78 Nuclear Clean Air Energy Primary sponsor: Entergy Nuclear Event title: IZOD IndyCar World Championships at Las Vegas Location: Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Las Vegas, NV Track: 1.5-mile oval track Practice sessions: Thursday, October ... FULL STORY »



2011 Indy 500 Winner Dan Wheldon the Day After - Photo Credit: Catchfence Open Wheel Editor: Paul Powell
Dan Wheldon – 5 Million Reasons To Race; Just One Goal
Posted 10.12.11
INDIANAPOLIS (Oct. 12, 2011) – For two-time Indianapolis 500 winner Dan Wheldon, the week leading up to the Las Vegas Indy 300, part of the IZOD INDYCAR World Championships presented by Honda weekend, is full of potential distractions. There are autograph sessions, fan appearances, sponsor meetings, press conferences, fundraisers, dinners, ...FULL STORY »
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NASCAR Honors National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Posted 10.12.11
Upcoming Race Weekend Features Multiple Industry Initiatives DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Oct. 12, 2011) — In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, NASCAR is “going pink” with concentrated efforts during this weekend’s activities at Charlotte Motor Speedway and Las Vegas Motor Speedway to build awareness and raise funds for breast cancer-aimed charitable ...FULL STORY »
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MGM Grand Joins KV Racing Technology – Lotus for IndyCar World Championships in Las Vegas
Posted 10.12.11
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – OCTOBER 12, 2011 -- KV Racing Technology – Lotus announced today that MGM Grand Hotel & Casino has joined the team as primary partner of Takuma Sato’s No. 5 MGM Grand – KV Racing Technology – Lotus car for the 2011 IndyCar World Championships in Las Vegas, ...FULL STORY »
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Four Andretti Autosport Drivers Primed for Big Jackpot Finish in 2011 IZOD IndyCar Series Finale this Weekend at Las Vegas
Posted 10.12.11
Marco Andretti Celebrates 100th IZOD IndyCar Series Start LAS VEGAS (Oct. 12, 2011) - The Andretti Autosport drivers come to Las Vegas this weekend with only a victory celebration on their minds. Winning the 200-lap IZOD IndyCar Series race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway is the primary goal for Marco Andretti, Mike ...FULL STORY »
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Thunderbirds F-16 Thrill Ride Kicks Off Hildebrand’s Vegas Weekend
Posted 10.12.11
IZOD IndyCar Series Rookie of the Year Candidate Gets Ride of a Lifetime with Air Forces’ Best LAS VEGAS, Nevada (October 12, 2011) – National Guard Panther Racing driver JR Hildebrand knew he was in for the ride of his life at Nellis Air Force Base on Tuesday, where the United ...FULL STORY »
Charlie Kimball – Photo Credit: Catchfence Open Wheel Editor: Paul Powell
Charlie Kimball, 2011 IZOD IndyCar Series Las Vegas Indy 300 Race Preview
Posted 10.12.11
Novo Nordisk Chip Ganassi Racing Las Vegas Advance Notes Race: IZOD INDYCAR World Championships on Sunday, October 16 (3:00 PM ET, ABC) Track: Las Vegas Motor Speedway (1.5-mile D-shaped oval) Location: Las Vegas, Nevada NOTES/NEWS Follow CGR on Twitter: Follow @CGRTeams for official updates from Chip Ganassi Racing’s IZOD IndyCar Series drivers Graham Rahal and ...FULL STORY »
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Graham Rahal, 2011 IZOD IndyCar Series Las Vegas Indy 300 Race Preview
Posted 10.12.11
Service Central Chip Ganassi Racing Las Vegas Advance Notes Race: IZOD INDYCAR World Championships on Sunday, October 16 (3:00 PM ET, ABC) Track: Las Vegas Motor Speedway (1.5-mile D-shaped oval) Location: Las Vegas, Nevada NOTES/NEWS Follow CGR on Twitter: Follow @CGRTeams for official updates from Chip Ganassi Racing’s IZOD IndyCar Series drivers Graham Rahal and ...FULL STORY »
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Scott Dixon & Dario Franchitti, 2011 IZOD IndyCar Series Las Vegas Indy 300 Race Previews
Posted 10.12.11
Target Chip Ganassi Racing Las Vegas Advance Notes Race: IZOD INDYCAR World Championships on Sunday, October 16 (3:00 PM ET, ABC) Track: Las Vegas Motor Speedway (1.5-mile D-shaped oval) Location: Las Vegas, Nevada NOTES/NEWS Follow TCGR on Twitter: Follow @TCGRTeams for official updates from Target Chip Ganassi Racing. Managing Director Mike Hull on Las Vegas: “Looking ...FULL STORY »
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Sebastian Saavedra, 2011 IZOD IndyCar Series Las Vegas Indy 300 Race Preview
Posted 10.12.11
Event: IZOD IndyCar World Championships powered by Honda Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Track: 1.5-mile oval Laps/Miles: 200 Laps/300 Miles Race: Sunday October 16 Broadcast: 3:00 PM ET on ABC and IMS Radio Network / XM 145 / Sirius 212 Las Vegas, Nevada – October 12, 2011 – The IZOD IndyCar Series travels to the Nevada dessert ...FULL STORY »


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