Indy 500

Stewart Turns Down Offer To Run Indy 500 For Penske

By Michael J Smith ⋅ December 6, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

Penske Racing owner Roger Penske offered Tony Stewart the chance to drive for him in the 2013 Indianapolis 500, if he desired. After making the offer at the 2012 Sprint Cup Series award banquet, Penske said: If he wants to do the double, I’d put him in it. We’ve talked about it before. I guess [...]

Tracy To Run Indy 500 – Coca Cola 600 in 2011?

By Michael J Smith ⋅ May 20, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

Brian Nelson, of MRN Radio, tweeted that Paul Tracy is considering running the Indy 500 and the Coca Cola 600 in 2011. Nelson says he is meeting with Michael Waltrip and Cal Wells, presumably about running a MWR car.

Andretti, Petty Team Up To Enter Indy 500

By Michael J Smith ⋅ April 1, 2010 ⋅ One comment

Andretti Autosport is teaming up with Richard Petty and sponsor Window World to field a fifth IZOD IndyCar Series entry with John Andretti behind the wheel. The team will debut its No. 43 car at Kansas Speedway on May 1. At the end of the month, the team will attempt to make the Indianapolis 500.

Dale Jr Interested In Driving Indy 500

By Michael J Smith ⋅ July 9, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

Dale Earnhardt Jr. said he would be interested in driving in the Indy 500, if not for the conflicting NASCAR race on the same day.

RPM To Field Car For Andretti At Indy 500

By Michael J Smith ⋅ April 4, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

Richard Petty Motorsports will field an Indy car for the Indy 500 with driver John Andretti. Dreyer & Reinbold Racing will provide cars, equipment, and personnel to RPM.

Castroneves Faces Tax Evasion Charges

By Michael J Smith ⋅ October 3, 2008 ⋅ 2 comments

Two time Indy 500-winner and Indy Racing League driver Helio Castroneves is facing federal tax charges in Miami.

Stremme To Drive Penske's No. 12

By Michael J Smith ⋅ September 3, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

Penske Racing has named David Stremme driver of the team’s No. 12 Alltel Dodge for the 2009 Sprint Cup season. Stremme, who drives for Rusty Wallace Inc. in the Nationwide series, replaced Sterling Marlin at Chip Ganassi Racing in the No. 40 Coors Light Dodge. After two seasons, Stremme was released from CGR due to [...]

Franchitti To Return To IRL, Replace Weldon at CGR

By Michael J Smith ⋅ September 3, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

Chip Ganassi Racing (CGR) announced that Dario Franchitti will drive the team’s No. 10 Target Dallara Honda in the IndyCar Series next year. The former IndyCar champion and Indy 500 winner will become a teammate to Scott Dixon in the Indy Racing League.