Ask the Expert: IRL (Free subscription) | 10/22/2009
Question: If the Speedway wants to move the start time for the 500 back to 11 a.m., that is fine, I will be there either way. But, if anybody thinks this will attract NASCAR's top drivers is dreaming. Jimmie Johnson, Jeff Gordon, Tony Stewart or Dale Jr. are not going to come. Contractual issues with Chevy and getting enough track time in the car would be impossible. (Kevin, Rockford, Ill.) Answer:...
Inside Track - Breaking News Blog (Free subscription) | 10/10/2009
HOMESTEAD, Fla. - Qualifying Friday for the Firestone Indy 300 IndyCar Series event on the 1.5-mile Homestead-Miami Speedway, with starting position, car number in parentheses, driver, chassis-engine and speed: 1. (10) Dario Franchitti, Dallara-Honda, 212.696 2. (9) Scott Dixon, Dallara-Honda, 212.160 3. (6) Ryan Briscoe, Dallara-Honda, 212.137 4. (20) Ed Carpenter, Dallara-Honda, 211.769 5. (40202)...
Ask the Expert: IRL (Free subscription) | 08/11/2009
Question: If it wasn't for the fuel/pit mishap, I think Justin Wilson could have given Dixie a run for the money at Mid-Ohio. What are Justin's and DCR's plans for 2010? (Alex, Nazareth, Pa.) Answer: I don't think Justin was going to hang with Dixon, but your point is well taken. As for 2010, their plan is to stay together and keep building this thing. I'm telling you, it's a good staff, and I thought...
Times of the Internet (Free subscription) | 08/10/2009
LEXINGTON, Ohio, Aug. 9 (UPI) -- Scott Dixon easily won Sunday's Honda Indy 200 in Lexington, Ohio, and established an IRL record with his 20th career victory. Dixon, driving his Dallara Honda, passed Justin Wilson at the race's mid-point, benefited from a quick pit stop, and was dominant late on the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. Wilson trailed Dixon by six seconds but ran out of fuel while coasting...
Brits on Pole (Free subscription) | 08/10/2009
Scott Dixon won the Honda Indy 200 at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course after his closest challenger Justin Wilson appeared to mistime his last pitstop and ran out of fuel, costing himself a certain podium and a possible victory.
CBS SportsLine.com (Free subscription) | 08/08/2009
IndyCar points leader Ryan Briscoe has captured the pole for the Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio. Briscoe turned in a lap of 121.905 mph over the winding 2.258-mile course on Saturday, narrowly beating out Justin Wilson to take his third pole of the season.
kansascity.com (Free subscription) | 08/08/2009
Ryan Briscoe held off a fierce challenge from Justin Wilson in the "Fast Six" final qualifying segment to capture the pole for Sunday's Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course.
My Name Is IRL (Free subscription) | 08/01/2009
SPARTA, Ky - IndyCar points leader Scott Dixon graciously emerged from his motorhome to be awarded the "pole position" for the Meijer Indy 300 after weepers, essentially underground water vents in the asphalt, washed out qualifying Friday evening. The field will start based on the driver season points standings. Dixon will be flanked by teammate Dario Franchitti, while the Penske duo of Helio...
Times of the Internet (Free subscription) | 07/12/2009
TORONTO, July 12 (UPI) -- Dario Franchitti won Sunday's IRL Honda Indy Toronto auto race after avoiding a series of late-race crashes. He captured the race on the streets of the Ontario capital despite a problem with his left-rear tire during his first stop. Later, the Chip Ganassi Racing driver would benefit when Graham Rahal was involved in an incident just when Franchitti entered pit road before...
My Name Is IRL (Free subscription) | 07/12/2009
Welcome to Canada, where for the first time ever the IndyCar series takes to the streets of Toronto. Justin Wilson will try to win back-to-back races, Penske and Ganassi will try to make up for not winning a race in 2009, and Alex Tagliani will just try to get on the telecast. For those unfamiliar with the capital of Ontario, Toronto is Home to the storied Maple Leafs professional hockey team as well...
Inside Track - Breaking News Blog (Free subscription) | 07/12/2009
TORONTO - Qualifying Saturday for the Honda Indy Toronto IndyCar Series event on the 1.755-mile Streets of Toronto, with starting position, car number in parentheses, driver, chassis-engine, time and speed in parentheses: 1. (10) Dario Franchitti, Dallara-Honda, 1:01.0249 (103.532) 2. (12) Will Power, Dallara-Honda, 1:01.2851 (103.092) 3. (02) Graham Rahal, Dallara-Honda, 1:01.3301 (103.016) 4. (18)...
Seattle Post-Intelligencer (Free subscription) | 07/10/2009
TORONTO -- 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.
kansascity.com (Free subscription) | 07/10/2009
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.
Inside Track - Breaking News Blog (Free subscription) | 07/10/2009
TORONTO - Practice Friday for the Honda Indy Toronto IndyCar Series event on the 1.755-mile Streets of Toronto, with position, car number in parentheses, driver, chassis-engine, time and speed in parentheses: 1. (2) Raphael Matos, Dallara-Honda, 1:01.4739 (102.775) 2. (18) Justin Wilson, Dallara-Honda, 1:01.7627 (102.295) 3. (12) Will Power, Dallara-Honda, 1:01.7722 (102.279) 4. (06) Robert Doornbos,...
SPEED (Free subscription) | 07/06/2009
SPEEDtv.com columnist and F1/IndyCar veteran Justin Wilson delivers team owner Dale Coyne his first race win after 25 years of trying.
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