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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.
Simon stays at full speed despite close call.
It seems Dick Simon will just never slow down, having retired as an Indy-car driver after the 1988 season, the IRL team owner decided to take up offshore powerboat racing - with potentially disastrous consequences.
Sigma breaks new ground.
Determined to start its CART career on the right foot, Sigma Autosport has laid the foundations of an all-new facility for its first season.
de Ferran crowned with All America selection.
Gil de Ferran's championship season was topped off with a first selection to the premier All-America Auto Racing Team.
Zanardi Pioneers second car for Nunn.
Two-time CART series champion Alex Zanardi will join Mo Nunn Racing next season as the team expands to a two-car operation for its second year of competition.
Infiniti to sponsor Indy Grand Prix of Miami.
The 2001 Grand Prix of Miami, the debut of the Indy Racing Northern Light Series in South Florida, will be sponsored by luxury car manufacturer Infiniti.
Zanardi, Vasser, Herbert wait on sponsors.
Three of the most talked about CART deals this winter all hinge on whether finance can be found for a second car.
CART recruit Takagi admits to struggling in F1.
Having dominated the Japanese domestic scene this season, Tora Takagi graduates to Champcars determined not to make the same mistakes he made when the big time last beckoned.
Ashmore leaves Reynard for Players.
Former Reynard and Lola designer Bruce Ashmore will line up with the Players' Forsythe CART team next season, having been head-hunted to strengthen its engineering capability.
Salazar stays, Ward out in Foyt reshuffle.
It seems as though the extra financial strains put on by running 13 races instead of nine as was the case in 2000 have already taken their toll as front running Indy Racing Northern Light Series team AJ Foyt Enterprises announced that they would be scaling down their 2001 challenge to a singleton
Patrick confirms Toyota, Moreno and Visteon.
Despite the championship-winning form of Ford's latest Champcar engine, another of its customers has opted for rivals Toyota next season.
Texaco sues Newman-Haas over Andretti loss.
Having proudly announced Cristiano da Matta in its second car last week, Newman-Haas Racing finds itself in hot water over the departure of the Brazilian's predecessor.
da Matta and Toyota confirmed at Newman-Haas.
As has been widely expected for some time, both Cristiano da Matta and Toyota will be linking up with Newman-Haas Racing next season.