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RANDY BERNARD STEPS DOWN AS CEO OF INDYCAR
Remains an advisor to INDYCAR; Belskus appointed interim CEO INDIANAPOLIS, Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012 - The board of directors of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Corporation convened a special meeting Sunday, Oct. 28 and has announced that Randy Bernard will relinquish his position as CEO of INDYCAR effective immediately. Indianapolis Motor Speedway Corporation President and CEO Jeff Belskus was appointed as interim CEO of INDYCAR. "We are very grateful for the tireless effort that Randy has invested into learning, understanding and working to grow the IndyCar Series over the last three racing seasons," Belskus said. "As both Randy and our organization have reflected on the past season and as we look toward the opportunities ahead and how to best take advantage of them, we agreed that the timing was right to pursue separate paths." Bernard, who joined INDYCAR in March 2010, said he believed he is leaving INDYCAR in a better position than when he arrived. "I have enjoyed the opportunity to work with the entire INDYCAR community, its teams, drivers, loyal partners and fans," Bernard said. "The last three years have produced some exciting, and some difficult, times. But we have created a foundation for INDYCAR that positions it to grow over the next several years, and I am proud of what everyone at INDYCAR has been able to accomplish since I came on board." Bernard was also grateful for the support of the Hulman-George family during his tenure. "I want to thank the Hulman-George family, especially Josie (George), for giving me the opportunity and privilege to work with the organization and to help set a course and direction for INDYCAR," Bernard said. "With the family's firm commitment to the betterment of the sport and the dedication of our teams, drivers, partners and fans, INDYCAR is better poised for success than it has been in many years."
Continue reading...ZANARDI FINALLY WINS AT BRANDS HATCH
Friday, September 7, 2012
A remarkable win for former F1 and Champcar driver Alex Zanardi at the Paralympics in England. At 43 Zanardi returned to Brand Hatch, a circuit at which he has never won at during his stellar motorsport career. After his extraordinary victory in the Hand Cycling time trail, Zanardi indicated that he still had a desire to return [...]
Continue reading...ALL AUSSIE FRONT ROW FOR INDY OPENER
Sunday, March 25, 2012
It's an all Australian front row for the "Grand Prix" of St Petersburg with Queensland's Will Power lining up alongside team-mate and fellow aussie Ryan Briscoe for the opening round of the 2012 Indy Car season. Power set a new circuit-qualifying record of 1 minute, 1.3721 seconds on his way to his third pole in consecutive years. He won the race in 2010 and was runner-up to Dario Franchitti in 2011. Briscoe will start alongside his Team Penske teammate on the front row, while Andretti Autosport's Ryan Hunter-Reay and James Hinchcliffe will occupy Row 2. It's the best start in the race for all three (Hinchcliffe didn't compete in 2011). Helio Castroneves and Simon Pagenaud qualified fifth and sixth, respectively, in the Firestone Fast Six. But because Pagenaud's Schmidt-Hamilton Motorsports team made an unauthorised engine change after practice, he will be penalised 10 spots on the starting grid.
Continue reading...BRABHAM ON THE PACE AT ST.PETE F2000
Saturday, March 24, 2012
American driver Spencer Pigot will start on pole for tomorrow’s third round of the Cooper Tires USF2000 Championship Powered by Mazda after posting the fastest time in an intensely fought half-hour qualifying session this afternoon on the Streets of St. Petersburg. Scott Rettich, from Camden, Ohio, secured top honors in the equally hotly contested National Class [...]
Continue reading...NEWMAN-HASS LEAVE INDYCAR
Friday, December 2, 2011
In a massive blow to the already shaky Indycar series, Newman-Hass Racing have announced that they will not be taking part in the 2012 season. In a short statement issued on the team website Carl Hass said that "The economic climate no longer enables Newman/Haas Racing to participate in open wheel racing at this time," The team was expected to take part in the series next year which will use the controversial new Dallara designed chassis the DW12. Founded by legendary Hollywood actor Paul Newman and US Lola importer Carl Hass, the team has been the one of most successful Champcar/Indycar teams ever. The team won eight championships in CART/Champ Car with Mario Andretti (1984), Michael Andretti (1991), Nigel Mansell (1993), Cristiano da Matta (2002) and Sebastien Bourdais (2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007). It accumulated 107 race victories and 109 pole positions. The withdrawal of the team from Indycar comes only one day after the series announced a massive shake up of it's organisational structure.
Continue reading...BRITISH DRIVERS DOWN UNDER PAY TRIBUTE TO DAN
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
British sportscar drivers Richard Westbrook and Oliver Gavin will pay tribute to countryman Dan Wheldon at this weekend’s Armor All Gold Coast 600. Wheldon tragically passed away following an IndyCar accident in Las Vegas last weekend. He was scheduled to race alongside James Courtney at the Surfers Paradise street circuit this weekend. Both Westbrook and Gavin are life long friends and rivals of their countryman Wheldon, with all three members of the exclusive British Racing Drivers Club. Westbrook and Gavin will unveil special visor stickers in memory of Wheldon in pit lane at the Surfers Paradise street circuit at 9.30am local Queensland time. All BRDC members present at this weekend’s event will carry the special visor stripe stickers as a tribute to Wheldon. They are Westbrook, Gavin, Andy Priaulx, Emanuele Pirro, Gil de Ferran, Marino Franchitti, Ryan Briscoe, Richard Lyons and Darren Turner. Westbrook will partner Todd Kelly in the #7 Jack Daniel’s Commodore at the Armor All Gold Coast 600, while Gavin will drive alongside Greg Murphy in the #11 Pepsi Max Commodore. Source: Kelly Racing Media Release
Continue reading...INDY 500 WINNER DAN WHELDON DIES IN LAS VEGAS RACE CRASH
Monday, October 17, 2011
Two time Indy 500 winner Dan Wheldon has been killed in a tragic end to the 2011 Indycar series at Las Vegas. 33 year old Wheldon, died after being involved in a huge 15 car crash at the final round of the championship at Las Vegas speedway. Indy car released the following statement: "INDYCAR is sad to announce that Dan Wheldon passed away from unsurvivable injuries. Our thoughts and prayers are with Dan and his family. INDYCAR, its drivers and teams have decided to end the race. We will run a five-lap salute in honour of Dan." The crash also saw Australian Will Power, English driver Pippa Mann and J% Hilderbrand taken to hospital for treatment. Power, who had previously broken his back in a race crash is complaining of back pain. Wheldon, who did not have a regular drive in the series, was contesting the final in a bid to win a $5 Million bonus for a non regular driver to win the race.
Continue reading...RADIO GOODWOOD IS ON THE AIR
Saturday, July 2, 2011
The Goodwood Festival of Speed is one of the worlds biggest celebrations of motorsport and it’s colourful history. The run up the hill at Lord March’s estate has become a must see for hardcore enthusiasts and attracts a the worlds best drivers and a stunning array of cars. This year’s festival features a special tribute to Indycar [...]
Continue reading...FRANCHITTI TIES UP INDYCAR FIGHT
Monday, June 20, 2011
Dario Franchitti has joined Will Power at the top of the Indycar championship standings with a win at the historic Milwaukee Mile. Franchitti took the lead on lap 200 of the 225 lap race after Helio Castroneves was forced into the pits with a deflating left rear tyre. "That was a hell of a run today," said Franchitti. "The first part of the race I thought I had a bit of an advantage on everybody. Very tough, as usual here. Tough on your own just balancing the car, but then you get in traffic and it gets really difficult. It's the same for everyone. "Then Tony (Kanaan) came marching along and he looked really, really strong, and he gave me a hard time as usual. Great day. To win here at Milwaukee is always special. It's such hard work and a such a hard race. It's a delight for the Target Team and we got the Downy colors in Victory Lane." Power, who jumped into the series lead after last weekends controversial Texas Lottery debacle started from back in 17th place but recovered to finish fourth.
Continue reading...POWER ON TOP AFTER TEXAS LOTTERY WIN
Monday, June 13, 2011
Indycar championship contenders Dario Franchitti and Will Power shared the wins in the controversial Texas Twin 275 races at Texas Motor Speedway. Power who finished third in the first race drew the third starting position for the second 114-lap race. Power overtook Tony Kanaan on Lap 39, and after cars cycled through two pit stops (the latter [...]
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