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Stanton makes NASCAR switch for 3G.
The IndyCar Series will claim another NASCAR scalp for 2009, albeit on a lesser scale than that of Dario Franchitti, when sometime Nationwide Series runner Stanton Barrett makes the jump to open-wheel racing with Team 3G.
Future uncertain for Roth - but he's not alone.
The success enjoyed by the unified IndyCar Series this season has provided many positive storylines but, for one stalwart of the leaner years, Sunday's Chicagoland finale may have been the downside of this year's growth.
Finale result glitch to prompt timing review.
The Indy Racing League has said that it will be reviewing and checking the positioning of transponders fitted to its competing cars in a bid to prevent the embarrassing mix-up over who had actually won Sunday's IndyCar Series finale at Chicagoland Speedway.
Ganassi: Wheldon a class act.
The parting of the ways between Dan Wheldon and Target Chip Ganassi Racing appears to be an amicable one, on the surface at least, with each paying tribute to the other following the team's decision to sign Dario Franchitti for 2009.
Fire hits Penske's Infineon bid.
Having earlier this week expressed its confidence at chasing a solid result at Infineon Raceway, Team Penske will have to overcome a major setback to keep Helio Castroneves and Ryan Briscoe on track.
Drivers get first taste of modified Infineon.
More than a dozen IndyCar Series drivers tested at Infineon Raceway this week in preparation for the PEAK Antifreeze & Motor Oil Indy Grand Prix of Sonoma County on August 24.
Dixon chasing points from pole.
Scott Dixon says he is looking to secure the points that will take him closer to the 2008 IndyCar Series title after taking pole position for the Meijer Indy 300 at Kentucky Speedway.
IL: All change for Kentucky.
A number of familiar faces are set to return to the Firestone Indy Lights this weekend for the latest round of the season at Kentucky Speedway.
Nikon named as Gold Coast sponsor.
Nikon has been named as the title sponsor of the Surfers Paradise IndyCar event which will now be known as the Nikon Indy 300.
Surfers 'could still feature' on 2009 schedule.
Surfers Paradise could still feature on the 2009 IndyCar Series schedule despite not being named on the calendar released by the series yesterday [Wednesday].
Surfers missing as IRL issues '09 schedule.
While Nashville was expected to be absent from next year's IndyCar Series calendar, to be replaced by Toronto, less anticipated was the non-appearance of Surfers Paradise on the 18-round schedule.
IL: Reid gaffe hands Davison maiden win.
James Davison was handed his maiden Firestone Indy Lights victory in bizarre circumstances during a rain-hit second leg to the series' Mid-Ohio double-header.
No action planned after handbags at Mid-Ohio.
IndyCar Series president of competition Brian Barnhart has said that he will not be taking any action following the latest pit-lane dispute involving Danica Patrick at Mid-Ohio.
Briscoe bounces back at Mid-Ohio.
Ryan Briscoe took advantage of an out-of-sequence pit-stop to claim his second win of the 2008 IndyCar Series, heading home championship contenders Helio Castroneves and Scott Dixon in a Penske 1-2 in the Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio.
Validation good for Manning, Foyt team.
The combination of Darren Manning's hard driving and the tactical savvy of the AJ Foyt/ABC Supply team produced a season-best finish in the Camping World Grand Prix at Watkins Glen International as the Briton brought the #14 car home second overall.
Camara in Richmond picture before spin.
Jaime Camara provided all the highs for Conquest Racing in Saturday's SunTrust Indy Challenge at Richmond International Raceway before what appeared to be a career-best result went begging.
FA: Strous takes first Atlantic pole.
Defying ever-changing weather conditions, Junior Strous scored his first career pole position in the Atlantic Championship to start Sunday's Sommet des Legendes at Circuit Mont-Tremblant from the inside of the front row.
FA: IMSA to sanction '08 events.
Officials from the International Motor Sports Association [IMSA] have announced that the body has agreed to sanction Atlantic Championship events left in limbo by the reunification of US open-wheel racing in 2008.
IL: Hall joins RLR/Andersen for Glen.
Current Star Mazda points leader Charles Hall will make his Firestone Indy Lights debut with the RLR/Andersen Racing team, at the Watkins Glen double-header next weekend.
Wheldon from Junq to joy in Iowa.
Dan Wheldon made a fuel gamble in the late stages of the Iowa Corn 250 pay off handsomely as he celebrated his 30th birthday with a second victory of the 2008 IndyCar Series season.
PCM misses Iowa, Coyne strikes it Rich.
Pacific Coast Motorsports has revealed that it will not participate in this weekend's Iowa Corn Indy 250 at Iowa Speedway, but insists that there is nothing for fans of the team and Mario Dominguez to worry about.
Patrick fastest before rain ends Iowa test.
Danica Patrick set the pace as 26 drivers took to the track at Iowa Speedway for an IndyCar Series open test as preparations began for Sunday's Iowa Corn Indy 250 presented by Pioneer.