Scott McLaughlin celebrates his first IndyCar victory at the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg. [credit Penske Entertainment: Chris Jones] ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (Sunday, Feb. 27, 2022) – Scott McLaughlin delivered on the promise he showed to Team Penske when it signed him straight from touring cars to race in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, earning […]
THE RACE: Heluva Good! Sour Cream Dips at The Glen THE PLACE: Watkins Glen International GREEN FLAG: Sunday, August 14, 2011 – 1:19pm/et, 12:19/ct This Sunday’s race at Watkins Glen International will be the second of two road course events for Cup drivers this year, the first being at Infineon Raceway in June. Drivers will […]
Christian Lundgaard during practice for the Big Machine Music City Grand Prix. [Media Credit – Penske Entertainment: Joe Skibinski] NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Friday, Aug. 5, 2022) – Experience? Who needs experience? Two rookies with no prior laps on the streets of Nashville landed in the top three of the opening practice for the Big Machine Music […]
As the 2014 racing season is about to begin in earnest, let’s take a look at some… Who could have guessed the happenings in IndyCar? Dario retired, TK finally won the 500 and Indy… Indianapolis, IN – To say that the move to Indianapolis was a success would be a major… Happy chatter was what […]
2014 Indianapolis 500 winner Hunter-Reay’s likeness unveiled on Borg-Warner Trophy™ [Andy Clary Photo] INDIANAPOLIS, Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2014 – Ryan Hunter-Reay experienced one of the greatest spoils of victory for winning the 2014 Indianapolis 500 by seeing his likeness on the famed Borg-Warner Trophy during an unveiling ceremony today at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall […]
West Allis, WI – Hometown favorite, Bobby Wilson of Oconomowoc, WI, took the lead on the thirteenth lap of the Milwaukee 100 and drove a calculated race to take home the win in the Firestone Indy Lights Series race at the Milwaukee Mile. The win was the third career victory, his first on an oval, […]
THE RACE: Pure Michigan 400 THE PLACE: Michigan International Speedway GREEN FLAG: Sunday, August 21, 2011 – 1:19pm/et, 12:19/ct NASCAR Sprint Cup drivers head to Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn Michigan this weekend for the second time in the 2011 season. 200 laps are scheduled on this two-mile superspeedway. This multi-groove track features wide, sweeping […]
Charlotte, NC (August 21, 2012) – It’s Bristol Baby! At least we hope it will be. For decades, the August ‘Night Race’ at Bristol Motor Speedway has been one of the most anticipated events on the NASCAR circuit. The race recalls the traditions of what many racers and fans grew up on – a good, […]
A 65 Year Tradition Continues as the WeatherTech® Chicago Region SCCA June Sprints® Return to Road America June 12-14 ELKHART LAKE, Wis., June 3, 2020 – Winning the WeatherTech® Chicago Region SCCA June Sprints® at Road America has been every sports car driver’s dream since the thrilling first event many years ago. This year new […]
NASCAR’s Jeff Gordon honored to drive the pace car for this year’s Indianapolis 500. Gregg McKarns has many fond memories of the late Joe Shear. Crew chief Tony Gibson says his driver, Kurt Busch, reminds him of a certain NASCAR champion from… Having come close before, Indycar driver Josef Newgarden admits he wondered what would […]
INDYCAR officials announced a 17-race schedule for the 2021 NTT INDYCAR SERIES. The Indy Harvest GP will be run in two parts on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s 2.439-mile road… Cup Series Turning Left and Right at IMS for First Time Aug. 15 INDIANAPOLIS, Wednesday, Sept. 30,… Scott Dixon will attempt to stretch his 94-point margin […]
John Close covered his first NASCAR race in 1986 at Bristol. Since then, Close – a former Associated Press newspaper sports editor – has written countless articles for numerous motorsports magazines, trade publications and Internet sites. His Close Calls column appears each week on www.CloseFinishes.com, www.MotorsportsAmerica.com and www.RacingNation.com. Close has also authored two books – […]
It’s been almost a week and still, everyone is talking about it. It’s on the internet for all to see. If you didn’t catch it live, just a quick search will find it. After contact with Ryan Briscoe on pit lane, Danica Patrick’s car bounces off the wall and spins out of the Indianapolis 500. […]
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Jan. 23 — Doran Racing’s Nissan 370Zs will start ninth and 11th in today’s season opener for the Continental Tire SportsCar Challenge series at Daytona International Speedway after qualifying in those positions Thursday afternoon on the 3.56-mile road course. Nick McMillen of Salem, Ore., celebrated his 22nd birthday in fine style. The […]
