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Q&A: Jimmy Vasser.
Jimmy Vasser has enjoyed a great deal of success in the Grand Prix of Long Beach over his 10-year career. Driver of the Team Rahal No.
Fisher released from Walker Racing contract.
Walker Racing has announced that Sarah Fisher has been released from her drivers contract with Walker Racing to pursue other opportunities in racing.
7-Eleven to sponsor Franchitti, Tracy at Indy.
Team Green has announced that world-renowned convenience store 7-Eleven Inc. will be the primary sponsor for the entries of Dario Franchitti and Paul Tracy in the 86th Indianapolis 500 on 26 May.
Dusenberg tradition resumes at Indy with Herbert.
One of the most illustrious names in Indianapolis Motor Speedway history returns to competition as Duesenberg Brothers Racing will field a car for next month's running of the 86th Indianapolis 500.
No standing still for Simple Green team.
The Simple Green CART Safety Team that accompanies the CART FedEx Championship Series to each event is recognised worldwide as one of the best safety teams in all of motorsports.
Snow hits Nazareth once again.
For the second time in three years, early April snow stopped play at the Nazareth Speedway as the second day of the Indy Racing League open test at the near one-mile venue was cancelled due to the white stuff.
Test talk - Nazareth Speedway - day one.
Drivers' quotes following the first day of testing at Nazareth Speedway: Laurent Redon:
Castroneves leads first day of Nazareth open test.
2001 Indianapolis 500 winner Helio Castroneves posted the fastest lap of the first day of the Indy Racing League Open Test at Nazareth Speedway, 19.4556 seconds, 172.824 mph, with less than 30 minutes remaining in the afternoon session April 4.
Indy entries continue to pour in on deadline day.
Four of the heavyweight teams of recent Indianapolis 500-Mile Races - A.J. Foyt Jr. Enterprises, Chip Ganassi Racing, Penske Racing and Red Bull Cheever Racing - were among the six teams that combined to file 12 entries April 3 for the Greatest Spectacle in Racing.
Q&A: Christian Fittipaldi and Cristiano da Matta.
Christian Fittipaldi and Cristiano da Matta, drivers for Newman/Haas Racing and both talented Brazilians, had impressive performances in the opening round of the CART FedEx Championship Series a few weeks ago.
Ganassi announce three-car Indy 500 assult.
Target Chip Ganassi Racing announced today their intentions to compete in the 86th running of the Indianapolis 500. Over the last two races at the Indianapolis 500, the team has recorded one victory and scored five top-10 finishes.
Roth teams with Stewart in Infiniti Pro Series.
Marty Roth will drive the No. 3 Brian Stewart Racing entry in the 2002 Indy Racing Infiniti Pro Series, team owner Brian Stewart announced April 1.
'Stars of Tomorrow' get shown the way.
The opening round of the 2002 CART Stars of Tomorrow karting season at Rosamond California was adjudged a major success with the premier ICC 125 class event falling to local boy Phil Carlson who outran a field of drivers with far bigger r?sum?'s than him.
Team Rahal and New Century announce partnership.
Team Rahal, a franchise member of Championship Auto Racing Teams (CART), and New Century Mortgage Corporation, a subsidiary of New Century Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: NCEN), announced today a partnership to be an associate sponsor for the upcoming Grand Prix of Long Beach.
Scuadra Fortia tests at Buttonwillow.
Allen Berg and his Scuadra Fortia team have concluded the first part of a test session at the 1.3mile Buttonwillow circuit in California, in preparation for the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach, round two of the CART Toyota Atlantic Series.
Receivers called in by Reynard.
Reynard Motorsport have gone into receivership, the UK-manufacturer being unable to continue in what has turned out to be an unviable financial position.
Switch to backup, but Lazier still home seventh.
The Yamaha 400 saw Buddy Lazier once again come home in seventh place. After a swap to the backup car the 1996 Indy 500 winner put in a strong performance.
Rookie Redon finishes third for Infiniti.
Indy Racing rookie Laurent Redon drove his Infiniti-powered car to a third-place finish in the thrilling Yamaha Indy 400 on Sunday, ending an otherwise disappointing day for the engine make on a high note.
Noda released from hospital.
Indy Racing League rookie Hideki Noda completed a remarkable escape from his lap 164 accident with Tomas Scheckter by gaining a clean bill of health from the nearby Loma Linda University Hospital.
Post qualifying quotes - Fontana.
Eddie Cheever will start the inaugural Yamaha 400 from pole position in his Dallara-Infiniti in a first for his engine supplier after five years of trying.
CART communications team reaches completion.
Completing a staff restructuring that included several promotions, one new hire and the return of a former departmental employee; Championship Auto Racing Teams, Inc.
I'm disappointed, says Gil de Ferran.
After a great start to the season the Marlboro Team Penske duo of Gil de Ferran and Helio Castroneves did not perform to expectation during qualifying to the Yamaha Indy 400.
First Indy Racing League pole for Infiniti.
Eddie Cheever Jr. lead his Infiniti engine powered car to Pole position in today's qualifying for the Yamaha Indy 400. Cheever also earned his first career MBNA Pole by claiming the top spot at California Speedway.
Cheever on pole for Yamaha Indy 400.
Qualifying results for the Yamaha Indy 400 at California Speedway: