Practice finally got underway in Indianapolis in much improved weather conditions but it was a short run for Simona de Silvestro before a vicious crash left her car upside down and on fire.
Helio Castroneves is facing renewed demands from the US Internal Revenue Service over allegedly unpaid taxes dating back over a decade, which nearly saw him go to jail in 2009.
Three time F1 world champion Sir Jackie Stewart is to be inducted into the Auto Racing Hall of Fame in Indianapolis, as part of the celebrations leading up to the centennial Indy 500.
Motor racing legend AJ Foyt has been confirmed as the new driver of the Indy 500 pace car, following billionaire businessman Donald Trump's decision to withdraw.
IndyCar has published the entry list for this year's running of the Indy 500. 42 cars will compete to line up on the starting grid, including four former winners and five rookies.
The latest name to be mentioned in connection with a 'wild card' entry into the 2011 IndyCar Series finale at Las Vegas Motor Speedway is that of none other than former Ferrari F1 star and Canadian Grand Prix-winner Jean Alesi...
IndyCar has managed to persuade Firestone to remain as the series' tyre supplier for two more years through to 2013, reversing last week's decision by the company to pull out.
Sky Sports have announced that they have signed a two-year deal for exclusive rights to live IZOD IndyCar Series racing and will be showing races in high definition.
In a revealing and engaging interview, IndyCar's cover girl Danica Patrick recalls her early period of racing in Britain - Ford Granada and all - and explains why she likely won't ever return...
Davey Hamilton is far from ready to give up on his own on-track career, but has taken the first step towards keeping himself involved in racing once the day finally comes to hang up his helmet.
The teaming-up of Scott Dixon and Dario Franchitti at Target Chip Ganassi Racing in the 2009 IndyCar Series will see the pairing 'bring out the best in each other' and has the potential to become the most successful partnership in the history of the multiple championship-winning outfit.
Marco Andretti has claimed that McLaren 'sabotaged' his father's efforts during his one and only season in Formula 1 in 1993, insisting the Woking-based outfit went out of their way to 'make him look bad'.
In contrast to Kyle Busch, Danica Patrick and Marco Andretti - all of whom are seemingly weighing up a potential move across the Pond to Formula 1 in the not-too distant future - Graham Rahal has insisted he has no interest in making the switch to what is widely regarded as the pinnacle of world
Only eight rookies have ever won the Indianapolis 500 - and that includes Ray Harroun, who won the inaugural race in 1911 - but, this year, some 13 newcomers will attempt to add their name to the list that includes Graham Hill, Juan Pablo Montoya and Helio Castroneves
Despite taking her maiden IndyCar Series success in Motegi last weekend, Danica Patrick does not possess the necessary talent to make the move across to Formula 1 - that is the view of former triple world champion Nelson Piquet.
IRL IndyCar Series newcomers Samax Motorsport have joined forces with Jon Herb's Racing Professionals outfit for a two-pronged assault on this year's Indianapolis 500.
While worries over securing a full 33-car starting field may occupy the minds of many a race fan during the build-up to the traditional 'Month of May,' Indianapolis Motor Speedway is intent on celebrating the spectacle of one of the greatest races in the world during this, its 90th year.
As the postmark deadline for Indy 500 entries passed, a late influx brought the current starting field up to 31 with several more expected to be added in the coming days.
It was a case of nearly but not quite for Andretti-Green Racing teammates Tony Kanaan and Dan Wheldon in Sunday's rain shortened Indy 500 as both came up a little short against Buddy Rice in the final, critical 20 lap run to the premature chequered flag.
In 1994, Bobby Rahal brought the Honda engine to Indianapolis for the first time, but couldn't find enough speed to qualify for the race, opting to race a car leased from Roger Penske and powered by Mercedes/Ilmor.
Ed Carpenter had some harsh words for his fellow IRL IndyCar Series rookie Mark Taylor after the two crashed out of Sunday's Indianapolis 500, saying that the British Panther Racing/Team Menard driver should have given him more room.
A first Indy 500 win for Buddy Rice, victory for co-owner David Letterman in the first race since Team Rahal became Rahal-Letterman Racing, a maiden triumph for Bobby Rahal as an owner and a first Indy win for Scott Roembke - not bad for a day at the office.
Although many Indy 500 purists have been upset by the lack of bumping and competition for the 33 starting places in the 88th running of the 'Greatest Spectacle in Racing,' PDM Racing and 'old school' IRL favourite Robby McGehee have ensured that the age old tradition of the Indianapolis underdog