Indy Racing League
Andretti, Petty Team Up To Enter Indy 500
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.
Rahal Looking For NASCAR Ride?
IndyCar driver Graham Rahal doesn’t expect to participate in the season opener next month. As a result, he is set to meet with NASCAR officials about a potential ride in NASCAR, according to the Indianapolis Star via Jayski.
Patrick Announcement Contains Little New News
IndyCar driver Danica Patrick was on Good Morning America to discuss her racing future. Unfortunately, the announcement dealt with her IndyCar future, and had nothing to do with her potential move to NASCAR.
Patrick Signs Three-Year Deal With Andretti Green
Danica Patrick will, officially, stay in the Indy Racing League. Patrick has signed a three-year contract extension with Andretti Green Racing , according to a report in the Indianapolis Star. She reportedly will stay in AGR’s No. 7 with Motorola as a sponsor.
Patrick Tours SHR Shop
Danica Patrick visited Stewart Haas Racing Monday for a personal tour of the shop. Could this be an indication that she might be working on a deal with the team? Who knows. She was introduced to Ryan Newman, crew chief Tony Gibson, and other SHR officials, which leads me to think that this tour was [...]
Silly Season Roundup
Rumors are circulating the Martin Truex Jr to Michael Waltrip Racing is a done deal. But both Truex and MWR’s Ty Norris have denied the rumors. Brian Vickers is said to be close to a deal to re-sign with Red Bull Racing. Vickers’s contract ends this season, but the team has a option that would [...]
Busch Open To Trying F1 “At Some Point,” Agent Says
Kyle Busch’s agent said that Busch would consider trying Formula One at some point, but for now, he’s focused on winning the Sprint Cup and Nationwide Series championships for Joe Gibbs Racing.
Sadler May Be Headed To EGR
As reported yesterday, AJ Allmendinger will replace Elliott Sadler in the No. 19 Gillett Evernham Motorsports machine starting next season.
Castroneves Faces Tax Evasion Charges
Two time Indy 500-winner and Indy Racing League driver Helio Castroneves is facing federal tax charges in Miami.
Franchitti To Return To IRL, Replace Weldon at CGR
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.
