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Tight finish is on the cards for Boomtown 500.
There are plenty of larger-than-life numbers surrounding Texas Motor Speedway.
Awards galore for Penske at Indy.
Not only did Marlboro Team Penske earn a record twelfth victory at Sunday's Indianapolis 500, but three members of the team were also recognised throughout the month of May for their individual achievements.
Dixon at Ganassi from Milwaukee.
Target Chip Ganassi Racing has rescued Scott Dixon from his PWR deal for the remainder of the 2002 season after sponsorship failed to materialise at the Kiwi's former team.
Q&A: Alex Zanardi - Pt.2.
The CART series lost one of its crowd favourites when Alex Zanardi was involved in an horrific accident at last year's race in Germany. Although the Italian survived the impact with both Alex Tagliani's car and the wall, he was severely injured, and would never race again.
Pennzoil and Panther extend deal to 2006.
Pennzoil and Panther Racing have confirmed that they will continue their Indy Racing League association through 2005, extending one of the most recognisable partnerships in the championship.
Rice to sub at DSTP Motorsports.
Dede Rogers, owner of DSTP Motorsports, has announced that Buddy Rice will return to the driver's seat to stand in for the injured Joey Hand at the 2000 CART Toyota Atlantic Championship-winning team, beginning with the series' fourth round at Laguna Seca.
AJ Foyt IV to race in Infiniti Pro Series.
It can't be too bad having a living legend as a grandfather: especially when that grandfather is AJ Foyt and your birthday present is the announcement that you will be racing in the Infiniti Pro Series this year.
Redon released from hospital.
Indy Racing League rookie Laurent Redon was released May 27 from Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, said Dr. Henry Bock, Indy Racing League director of medical services.
Giaffone takes a podium finish for Mo Nunn Racing.
Felipe Giaffone and the #21 Hollywood/Mo Nunn Racing Chevrolet G-Force made a valiant bid for the win in yesterday's 86th Indianapolis 500 before settling for a third-place finish.
McGehee to replace Gordon in case of rain.
Robby McGehee will replace NASCAR regular Robby Gordon should the Indianapolis 500 be delayed by rain this afternoon.
Eddie becomes sole owner of Cheever Racing.
Eddie Cheever Jr and Clyde Perlee have agreed to end their four-and-a-half year partnership in Red Bull Cheever Racing, with the former F1 driver acquiring Perlee's interest giving him sole ownership of the team.
Split for Tracy and Franchitti at Team Kool Green.
After five consecutive years as teammates on the Barry Green-lead Team KOOL Green (TKG) Champ Car team, drivers Paul Tracy and Dario Franchitti are splitting up.
Foyt to feature on Wheaties box.
A special-edition package of Wheaties breakfast cereal featuring four-time Indianapolis 500 winner AJ Foyt was unveiled yesterday [24 May] at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Penske wins Coors Indy 500 pit stop challenge.
Marlboro Team Penske and driver Helio Castroneves won the Coors Indy 500 Pit Stop Challenge on May 23 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the record seventh victory for Penske Racing in the annual Indianapolis 500 contest that showcases the work of race pit crews.
2003 Cosworth engine puts in perfect run.
Cosworth Racing has secured its future involvement in American Racing with the announcement of a new engine programme for 2003 and beyond.
Hand sidelined by Milwaukee testing shunt.
DSTP Motorsports driver Joey Hand will be sidelined for the next few events in this season's CART Toyota Atlantic Championship due to injuries sustained in a recent testing accident at the Milwaukee Mile.
Q&A: AJ Allmendinger.
Merrill Cain We welcome AJ Allmendinger of the Barber Dodge Pro Series, the official entry level pro series using CART's ladder system of driver development. AJ, thanks for participating in today's call. AJ Allmendinger: Thanks for having me.
Codemasters land IRL and Indy 500 game rights.
Software company Codemasters has won the exclusive console and PC game rights to the US-based Indy Racing League in a deal with the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Bridgestone named title sponsor of GP of Monterey.
The Bridgestone Motorsport programme has made numerous appearances with other series at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, but has never visited here as part of CART competition.
Top times - Thursday practice.
In the continuing buildup to the Indianapolis 500 thirty-nine cars and 36 drivers turned 1,548 laps on Thursday in practice at Indianapolis.
Team Rahal and Shell join with Best Western.
Team Rahal, a franchise member of Championship Auto Racing Teams (CART), and Shell Oil Products US and Motiva, LLC, announced today a partnership with Best Western and a marketing initiative that will utilise Shell driver Jimmy Vasser and the Shell Ford-Cosworth/Lola throughout the 2002 season.
Dare leads the way as practice resumes at Indy.
AJ Foyt might be breathing a bit easier after practice resumed at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway yesterday [Wednesday] as his primary drivers took the top two spots on the speed chart.
Beechler back at Foyt for Indy.
Donnie Beechler has rejoined AJ Foyt's team for the Indianapolis 500 after the pair reached an agreement in Foyt's garage at the Speedway yesterday afternoon [14 May].
Q&A: Bruno Junqueira and Mike Hull.
CART race winner Bruno Junqueira returned to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for a second crack at the prestigious 500, and duly stole pole position from the host of Indy Racing League veterans clamouring for top spot.