IRL qualifying washed out; points leader Scott Dixon will start from poleSPARTA, Ky. — Drainage problems have wiped out qualifying for Saturday’s IndyCar race at Kentucky. Brazil and Alabama are in, Milwaukee and Richmond out of 2010 IndyCar scheduleSPARTA, Ky. — The IndyCar series is heading back to South America. IndyCar Series 2010 schedule to include Watkins Glen for the sixth straight yearWATKINS GLEN, N.Y. — The IndyCar Series is returning to Watkins Glen International. IndyCar Series gives Texas its desired spot: 2 weeks after Indy 500 with no race in betweenFORT WORTH, Texas — Next stop for the IndyCar Series after Indianapolis: Texas Motor Speedway. Danica Patrick still mulling decision on possible jump from IndyCar to NASCARSPARTA, Ky. — Danica Patrick is in no hurry to make a decision about her racing future. AUTO RACING PACKAGE: New Indy CEO Belskus deliberating plans for track’s futureINDIANAPOLIS — Jeff Belskus was content living life as Indianpolis Motor Speedway’s No. 2 man. IndyCar racing comes to NASCAR country, with Alabama track getting IRL eventBIRMINGHAM, Ala. — IndyCar racing is coming to NASCAR country. Tony George questions decision about his removal as Indianapolis’ speedway CEOINDIANAPOLIS — Tony George has questions for the Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s board of directors. Lots of them. J.R. Hildebrand wins Firestone Indy Lights race at EdmontonEDMONTON, Alberta — J.R. Hildebrand’s dominating year on the Firestone Indy Lights series continued Saturday. Castroneves, Briscoe help Team Penske dominate practice dayEDMONTON, Alberta — Team Penske dominated on practice day Friday for the Rexall Edmonton Indy. Fading dream: Busy schedule likely to keep Gordon from making Indy 500 startINDIANAPOLIS — Jeff Gordon’s affinity for the Indianapolis 500 has not changed. Team owner Ganassi tells Danica Patrick to finish her IndyCar goals before moving to NASCARINDIANAPOLIS — Chip Ganassi says he counseled Danica Patrick to finish all her IndyCar goals before moving to NASCAR. Milwaukee Mile drawing interest from 6 potential promoters, but track faces tight timelineMILWAUKEE — Six investor groups have expressed interest in taking over promotional rights for the historic Milwaukee Mile racetrack. New Indianapolis Motor Speedway chief says support for IRL will continueINDIANAPOLIS — The new head of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway says the Hulman-George family remains committed to the Indy Racing League despite a management shake-up. Dario Franchitti gets 1st Toronto win in 10 years, taking Honda Indy to claim points leadTORONTO — Dario Franchitti is back in the right seat. Dario Franchitti wins at Toronto for first time in 10 years, taking Honda IndyTORONTO — Dario Franchitti had nearly forgotten what it was like to win on the streets of Toronto. After a decade, he refreshed his memory. Will Power is making a case for a full-time IndyCar Series rideTORONTO — Will Power won the 2007 Champ Car race on the streets of Toronto, and that sort of makes him the defending race champion for Sunday’s Honda Indy. He’s poised for a repeat performance. Dario Franchitti captures pole at Toronto, his third in the past five IndyCar racesTORONTO — Dario Franchitti couldn’t remember the first time he won a pole on the street course in Toronto. He hasn’t forgotten how to get around the tricky 11-turn circuit. Dario Franchitti wins Toronto pole, his third pole in 5 racesTORONTO — Dario Franchitti has won the IndyCar Series pole for Sunday’s Honda Indy on the street course in Toronto. Justin Wilson gave Dale Coyne his first IndyCar victory, and he wants anotherTORONTO — Justin Wilson has won before on the streets of Toronto, and he’s ready for an encore performance in the wake of his first IndyCar Series triumph. Ousted Indianapolis Speedway chief Tony George says he declined staying on as IRL leaderINDIANAPOLIS — Former Indianapolis Motor Speedway chief Tony George says he rejected a request to remain the CEO of the Indy Racing League because it would have created an “unnecessary” layer of bureaucracy. Earnhardt says he’d like to race in Indy 500 if not for conflicting NASCAR race in N.C.INDIANAPOLIS — Dale Earnhardt Jr. says he would jump at the chance to drive in the Indianapolis 500 if there were not a conflicting NASCAR race on the same day. Justin Wilson gives Dale Coyne Racing its first win since forming in 1984WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. — For a guy who waited a quarter of a century to win an open-wheel race, Dale Coyne seemed to take his breakthrough victory in stride. Justin Wilson wins at The Glen, giving Dale Coyne Racing its first win since forming in 1984WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. — Justin Wilson passed polesitter Ryan Briscoe early, then dominated the IndyCar Series race on Sunday at Watkins Glen International to give team owner Dale Coyne his first victory after 25 years of trying. IndyCar leaders say the open-wheel circuit, fresh from a leadership change, is doing wellWATKINS GLEN, N.Y. — Four days after Tony George was ousted as president and chief executive officer of the IndyCar Series, the president of the commercial division said the series was on sound ground. Ryan Briscoe captures his second straight pole at Watkins GlenWATKINS GLEN, N.Y. — Ryan Briscoe couldn’t help but flash a big smile. Tony George out as CEO at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, family’s companyINDIANAPOLIS — Tony George’s tenure as the leader of U.S. open-wheel racing and its biggest stage, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, was marked by tumultuous changes. Now George himself is being replaced — at the behest of a board led by his mother. Board of directors strips Tony George of leadership role at Indianapolis Motor SpeedwayINDIANAPOLIS — Tony George has been asked to step down as president and CEO of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and his family’s business. And it’s not clear how closely he’ll remain tied to the day-to-day operations of the Indy Racing League. Behind on payments to NASCAR and IndyCar, Milwaukee Mile track faces uncertain futureMILWAUKEE — The historic Milwaukee Mile racetrack faces an uncertain future with its promoters behind on payments due to NASCAR and the Indy Racing League. Dixon outruns Franchitti at Richmond to tie IndyCar Series career victories record with 19thRICHMOND, Va. — Scott Dixon grabbed the lead from teammate Dario Franchitti on pit road just before the midpoint and earned his 19th career IndyCar Series victory on Saturday night at Richmond International Raceway, tying Sam Hornish Jr.’s series record. Franchitti returns to Richmond in style, winning pole for Saturday night’s IndyCar Series raceRICHMOND, Va. — Dario Franchitti hasn’t lost his touch at Richmond International Raceway, even if he wasn’t so sure during his four-lap qualifying run Friday night. Team Penske teammates work to avoid turmoil and keep both cars up front in IndyCar SeriesRICHMOND, Va. — When Danica Patrick and Marco Andretti wound up dueling side-by-side — then feuding afterward — during an IndyCar Series race at Texas Motor Speedway this season, their big names drew plenty of attention to the spat. IndyCars speeding ahead with plans to race in Brazil next seasonINDIANAPOLIS — The Indy Racing League plans to take advantage of one of its most popular racing venues next season — Brazil. IndyCar Series, Iowa Speedway close to completing 2-year extension for Iowa Corn Indy 250NEWTON, Iowa — The IndyCar Series and Iowa Speedway are close to completing a two-year extension that will keep the Iowa Corn Indy 250 on the circuit’s schedule through 2011. Helio Castroneves awarded pole for Sunday’s Iowa Corn Indy 250 after qualifying canceledNEWTON, Iowa — With an assist from Will Power and some water that had seeped onto the track, Helio Castroneves was awarded the pole for Sunday’s Iowa Corn Indy 250. |