IndyCar News
IndyCar news and updates. Read the latest IndyCar news, stories and highlights.
Schiavo to test with Coyne.
Venezuelan driver Luis Alberto Schiavo will test one of Dale Coyne Racing's Champ Cars at Putnam Park next week, with a view to possibly graduating to the series in the next year or so.
MIPS: Indian driver Husain to make Indy history.
Imran Husain became the first Indian born driver to turn a competitive Menards Infiniti Pro Series lap at the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Tuesday running for Genoa Racing.
PKV name new technical director.
PKV Racing has announced the signing of former Penske and Herdez Competition engineer Tom Brown as its new technical director.
Bourdais takes maiden IROC win.
After making the perfect start to his defence of the Champ Car World Series title last weekend in Long Beach, Sebastien Bourdais made it two wins in a week as he became the first Champ Car driver in ten years to win an event in the International Race of Champions competition.
Centrix to back two-car NHR entry at Indy.
Newman/Haas Racing has unveiled Centrix Financial as title sponsor of its two-car assault on this year's Indianapolis 500, carrying one of its Champ Car sponsors into the rival IndyCar series.
Tag secures top ten for Team Australia.
The new Team Australia Champ Car World Series entry will begin its 2005 championship attack from seventh and 17th on the grid after qualifying for the Grand Prix of Long Beach.
Double Vision as Ward joins Carpenter for Indy.
The IndyCar Series' newest team Vision Racing has filed two entries for this year's Indianapolis 500, with veteran Jeff Ward slated to join regular driver Ed Carpenter in Tony George's line-up.
Tag unveils exclusive Indy 500 watch.
To commemorate its partnership with the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Indy Racing League as Official Timekeeper and Watch, TAG Heuer unveiled the 2005 Indy 500 Chronograph on Wednesday.
Colin Powell to drive pace car at Indy.
Former U.S. Secretary of State General Colin L. Powell will drive the pace car in the parade laps of this year's Indianapolis 500.
Major sponsor for da Matta.
One of the largest computer firms in the world, Bell Micro, has announced that they will provide primary sponsorship for former Champion Cristiano da Matta in 2005.
Lazier aiming to be major Playa with new team.
Despite being new to the IndyCar Series, Jaques Lazier is confident that his new outfit, Playa Del Racing, can compete with the best during this year's Indy 500.
Indy entry nears 33.
As the postmark deadline for Indy 500 entries passed, a late influx brought the current starting field up to 31 with several more expected to be added in the coming days.
Champ Car, Ford extend agreement.
The Champ Car World Series and Ford Motor Company has announced a multi-year extension of their agreement that will see the fabled auto manufacturer continue as one of the presenting sponsors of the Bridgestone Presents The Champ Car World Series Powered by Ford.
Rocketsports confirm Glock.
Rocketsports Racing has confirmed that German driver Timo Glock will partner Ryan Hunter-Reay in 2005 with sponsorship from DHL global. The former Jordan F1 pilot will drive the teams #8 DHL Global Lola-Ford.
Verstappen misses out on HVM seat.
Jos Versteppen will have to look for alternative employment in 2005 after missing on the chance to compete for the HVM team in the Champ Car World Series.
Herta outduels five others for St. Pete pole.
Bryan Herta has won the Marlboro Pole Award for the Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg after improving three positions during the Indy Racing League's inaugural Firestone Fast Six qualifying format.
Schmidt returns to IRL for Indy.
Reigning Menards Infiniti Pro Series team Sam Schmidt Motorsports will continue with their annual assault on the Indianapolis 500 in 2005 after announcing a Chevrolet powered Panoz entry for veteran Richie Hearn.
Champ Car to Beijing in 2006.
The Champ Car World Series will stage a round of their 2006 Championship in Beijing, China.
San Jose joins Long Beach on 'drift` schedule.
The latest 'drifting' phenomenon will make its second appearance of the year as a support event for the Champ Car World Series in San Jose.
Black Crowes to headline Carb Day concert.
The Black Crowes, nicknamed "The Most Rock 'N Roll Rock 'N Roll Band In The World," will headline the Miller Lite Carb Day concert on Friday May 27th at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Motegi take steps to become SAFER.
The Twin Ring Motegi oval will become the first international facility to install the revolutionary energy-absorbing SAFER Barrier in time for the Indy Japan 300 event on 30 April.
Verstappen lines up HVM test.
Popular Dutch former Formula One driver Jos Verstappen will be testing for the Herdez team next week at Sebring with an eye on a race seat.
Champ Car unveil TV line-up.
The Champ Car World Series enters the 2005 season with one of its strongest television packages in the last ten seasons, and has announced that it has assembled a veteran team of motorsports professionals to describe all of the action on this year's broadcasts.
Elkins named new director of technology.
The Champ Car World Series has announced that veteran race engineer Scot Elkins is to become the new director of technology in the Champ Car operations department.