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Teams prepare as first race approaches.
The teams want to be on the mark when the expanded 2001 Indy Racing Northern Light Series season begins with the Pennzoil Copper World Indy 200 on March 18 at Phoenix International Raceway.
IRL tests continue with Lazier strong.
High winds kept three Indy Racing Northern Light Series teams on their toes during a private test session at Phoenix International Raceway Wednesday; while across the country, a two-day private test session concluded at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
Saftey first with the IRL chassis update kit.
Enhanced driver safety is the primary goal of the Indy Racing League update kit, but cost containment and increased performance also are key aspects of the chassis update program.
Stallone on 'Driven'.
Sylvester Stallone has promised that his new film 'Driven' will provided a unique insight into the world of the racing driver.
Ray injured in testing accident at Miami.
Team Menard driver and 1999 Indy Racing champion Greg Ray was injured in a testing accident at the Homestead-Miami Speedway, on Monday (Jan 29) afternoon.
Speedway's Caracciola collection at Mercedes.
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway is providing fans in Europe with a glimpse of one of the sport's most prized trophy collections, thanks to a partnership with the Mercedes-Benz Museum.
Green stays in US with sideways move.
Speculation that Barry Green would forsake his CART team for Formula One has come to nought following a reshuffle at home that sees him remain as chairman and CEO of Team Green.
Lazier: 91 for 2001.
Buddy Lazier won the 1996 Indianapolis 500 carrying No. 91 on his Hemelgarn Racing machine. Last year, he won the Indy Racing Northern Light Series championship, again with No. 91 emblazoned on his car. And now the fans have spoken...
Rookie Giaffone joins Treadway-Hubbard.
Felipe Giaffone of Brazil will drive for Treadway-Hubbard Racing in the full 2001 Indy Racing Northern Light Series schedule with major sponsorship from Hollywood brand cigarettes, team officials confirmed yesterday [Thursday].
PacWest finally confirms Lights champ Dixon.
The PacWest Racing Group has confirmed that young New Zealand driver Scott Dixon will pilot its #18 Reynard-Toyota on a full-time basis this season.
Team PRG close to finalising plans.
Team PRG will enter its second year of competition in 2001, headed by veteran general manager/owner Andreas Leberle and ex-Formula One and Champcar owner/driver Christian Danner.
Carl Hogan dies age 71.
The CART world was in mourning on Monday with the unexpected news that former CART team-boss Carl Hogan had passed away, the victim of a suspected heart attack.
Mears, Andre join Unser at Galles Racing.
Rick Galles announced today that Galles Racing would expand to a three-car team for the 2001 Indy Racing Northern Light Series, by bringing rookies Casey Mears and Didier Andr? on board as teammates with veteran Al Unser Jr.
Jourdain Junior to race in 2001.
Michel Jourdain Junior will return to the CART FedEx Championship this year as the driver of the Number 16 Herdez Betthenhausen entry.
Lazier to race around the clock.
Before attempting to defend his Indy Racing Northern Light Series title in 2001, Northern Light Cup champion Buddy Lazier will take the reins of a sports car in the prestigious Rolex 24 at Daytona on February 3 - 4.
Indianapolis 500 tops $100 million mark.
The 2000 Indianapolis 500 became the greatest source of sponsorship exposure in the history of broadcast motorsports.
Lewis promoted to IRL Director of Operations.
John Lewis has been promoted to director of operations for the Indy Racing League effective immediately, league officials announced today.
Indy sponsor Gilmore dies in traffic accident.
Michigan resident James S. "Jim" Gilmore, best known for his long partnership with A.J. Foyt, was killed in a freak traffic accident in his hometown on Dec 31, he was 74.
Penske party after final test of 2000.
Team Penske completed their final test of 2000, with Gil de Ferran piloting the #1 Marlboro Honda Reynard around the Sebring road course - before the team headed for their annual Christmas party.
Dear Santa...
Ever wondered what an IRL driver wanted for Christmas? Eddie Cheever, Mark Dishmore, Sarah Fisher, Stephan Gregoire, Buddy Lazier, Greg Ray and Jeret Schroeder let us in on their Christmas lists.
Unser Jr. shows Christmas spirit.
Two-time Indy 500 winner, Al Unser Jr., put on a huge light display outside his Albuquerque home to help cheer up his sick daughter Cody over the festive holiday.
Fittipaldi still happy with limited mileage.
A cold, wet, bumpy Florida airfield in December may not be the ideal place to test a brand new Champ Car but despite the conditions, which conspired to ruin most of day one and nearly all of day two, Christian Fittipaldi felt he had "learned a lot" about the new 2001 Lola-Toyota that he will camp
Indy 500 veteran killed in traffic accident.
Friends paid tribute to former Indianapolis 500 and USAC open-wheel standout Stan Fox, who suffered fatal injuries in a traffic accident on Dec. 18 while visiting friends and attending races in New Zealand.