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DP01 testing heats up at Sebring.
The heat was turned up in more than one sense at Sebring on Wednesday as the first test of the new Panoz DP01 Champ Car continued at the Florida circuit.
Moreno completes trouble free first DP01 run.
The Panoz DP01, the chassis that will be used in the Champ Car World Series from 2007, has turned its wheel for the first time at the Sebring International Raceway, in the hands of experienced racer Roberto Moreno.
Veteran Indy 500 supporter Miller dies.
The man behind the Provimi Veal relationship with the Indianapolis 500 and in particular double winner Arie Luyendyk, Richard Lawrence 'Dick' Miller, has died.
New Iowa race gets primary sponsor.
The brand new Iowa Speedway has already announced a primary sponsor for its maiden IRL IndyCar Series race next year thanks to the state Corn board.
Kentucky, Texas confirm 2007 dates.
The 2007 IRL IndyCar Series schedule continues to come together piece by piece with news that both Kentucky and Texas will once again form part of next seasons title chase.
Tracy hit with penalties for Denver incident.
Paul Tracy has been hit with a three point penalty and a $25,000 fine for the incident late on in the Grand Prix of Denver that forced both the Canadian and Newman Haas driver Sebastien Bourdais to retire.
Legge hangs tough in `most difficult race`.
Katherine Legge battled her way to a ninth place finish in the Grand Prix of Denver, but admitted that the race had been one to keep her on her toes throughout.
FA: Rahal breaks track record in Denver.
On a weekend where he needs to make a strong statement in the Champ Car Atlantic Championship, Graham Rahal came out firing with both barrels on Friday in Denver.
FA: Preview - Denver.
The results of any of the Champ Car Atlantic races so far this year have been tough to predict and that doesn't look to be any different this weekend in Denver.
da Matta family grateful for support.
Cristiano da Matta's family arrived at his bedside in the Theda Clark Medical Centre over the weekend, ready to monitor his slow recovery from head injuries sustained in a testing accident at Road America last week.
da Matta critical after deer smash.
Cristiano da Matta is in intensive care at Theda Clark Memorial Hospital in Wisconsin after being involved in an accident with a deer while at the wheel of his RuSport Lola.
Iowa Speedway added to 2007 calendars.
The IRL IndyCar Series has added the brand new Rusty Wallace designed Iowa Speedway to its calendar in 2007.
Series to review pit road clash.
Champ Car race officials are set to take a dim view of the pit-lane altercation between Paul Tracy and Alex Tagliani during the minutes after both drivers crashed out of the San Jose Grand Prix in controversial fashion.
Gelles joins big boys.
The Champ Car World Series had been hoping that an all-new chassis would result in a similar influx of new teams into the series such as the boom seen in the supporting Atlantic Championship this year.
Future of Champ Car unveiled in San Jose.
The Panoz DP01 Champ Car finally made its debut in front of the racing community at an exclusive unveiling ahead of this weekend's San Jose Grand Prix, and received a rapturous welcome from all concerned.
FA: Preview - San Jose.
As the championship battle reaches a fever pitch in the 2006 Champ Car Atlantic Championship, it's time for the combatants to demonstrate their street smarts while the series enters its final quarter.
Herta admits `05 MIS win a distant memory.
In what could be the final months of his IRL IndyCar Series career with Andretti-Green Racing, Bryan Herta admits that his 2005 win at Michigan seems like a very distant memory.
Ansan race cancelled.
Champ Car World Series officials have announced that the Korean round of the championship at the Ansan circuit has been cancelled.
Bucknum to complete year for Foyt.
Jeff Bucknum has been named as Felipe Giaffone's replacement in AJ Foyt's #14 Dallara-Honda for the remainder of the 2006 season.
Klein `comfortable` after IRL debut.
Andretti Green Racing Indy Pro Series driver Jonathan Klein successfully completed his first IndyCar test at The Milwaukee Mile on Monday, splitting time with Dario Franchitti as part of the new IRL programme designed to create more opportunities for Indy Pro Series drivers.
FA: Pecorari dodges carnage for Toronto win.
It was the kind of opening lap that Robbie Pecorari was dreaming of and, to his credit, the young American took advantage of the opportunity that was presented to him securing his first victory in the Champ Car Atlantic Championship.
PKV hires new GM.
PKV Racing has announced that Mark Johnson has assumed the General Manager duties for the team in place of Jim McGee who left the team in May.
PKV appoint Mark Johnson as manager.
PKV Racing's quest to become a force in the Champ Car World Series have received a further boost after the announcement that motor racing veteran Mark Johnson has assumed General Manager duties with the team.
Klein to test IndyCar Series car at Milwaukee.
IRL Indy Pro Series driver Jonathan Klein will test an Andretti Green Racing's IndyCar Series car on July 10 at The Milwaukee Mile.