Tony George folds racing team, dismisses staff
Unable to raise the $1.5 million to $3 million needed to operate an Indy Racing League team this year, Tony George folded
Vision Racing this morning.
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Bull-riding CEO mulling offer to lead IRL
Indy Racing League goes outside racing circles to look for new CEO. Professional Bull Riders Association boss offered job
to replace Tony George.
Tony George resigns from Speedway, IRL board
His resignation removes George from any remaining role in Hulman & Co., Indianapolis Motor Speedway, IMS
Productions and other affiliated companies.
Indy Racing League vice president resigns
Tony Cotman, 42, has vacated his post as Indy Racing League vice president of competition.
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Tony George ousted after nearly 20 years leading IMS
Faced with the need to save money, the six-member board of the IMS and IRL voted on May 26 to replace George.
Racing industry trade shows won’t conflict in 2010
The Performance Racing Industry Show has set its 2010 dates for Dec. 9-11. That means the International Motorsports Industry
Show held in Indianapolis will have Dec. 1-3 to itself.
Speedway slashes schedule of May activities
Belt tightening for the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Indy Racing League continues with the much-anticipated announcement
that the Brickyard’s "month of May" activities will be shortened in 2010.
Danica Patrick’s NASCAR move could fuel MainGate growth
MainGate holds an exclusive license to make and sell Patrick’s IRL-centric merchandise, and is
now in negotiations with New York-based IMG to get part of her NASCAR-related business.
Danica Patrick reaches NASCAR deal, source says
Last week, Patrick signed a three-year contract extension with Andretti Autosport to stay in the IndyCar series, but its schedule
gives her enough time to also try NASCAR.
Sarah Fisher Racing triples size of race shop on city’s west side
The team moved just a few suites down from its Park 100 facility, but officials said it’s a big move
for the Indianapolis-based Indy Racing League operation.
IRL loses public relations vice president, Speedway hires first-ever CIO
Race track’s new chief information officer previously worked at NCAA, Indianapolis Museum of Art.
Sarah Fisher extends sponsorship deal with AAA
Izod IndyCar Series driver Sarah Fisher recently renewed her contract with AAA Hoosier Insurance. AAA will continue to
be a personal sponsor of Fisher and will remain an associate sponsor on Fisher’s No. 67 car for the 2010 and 2011 Indianapolis
500s.
Speedway cuts 40 employees in latest cost-saving move
A source at Indianapolis Motor Speedway said IMS laid off 40 employees Wednesday, mostly from its human resources department,
in a cost-saving move.
Sarah Fisher is a success story IndyCar should cheer
Izod IndyCar driver Sarah Fisher shows how taking a hammer to work every day is better used to build yourself up, not tear
others down. AAA signs with popular driver for two more years.
Izod signs deal despite Tony George’s dismissal
Izod officials said they signed their title sponsorship deal despite the fact that the series’ iconic leader Tony George was
shown the door during negotiations.
UPDATE: IRL hopes for boost from Izod
Jeff Belskus, CEO of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, called the sponsorship deal “one of the most significant announcements
in the history
of the IndyCar series.”
Izod brokers deal to put fan at the head of IndyCar race grid
The IndyCar Series’ new title sponsor brokered one wild element in its new deal. They’re putting a fan in front of the starting
grid of each race.
IndyCar set to sign Izod as title sponsor
IndyCar officials are expected to announce Thursday that clothing maker Izod will become the series’ title sponsor next season.
New NASCAR start times pose difficult dilemma for IRL
New NASCAR start times may cause Indy Racing League to choose between pleasing its TV partner or local promoters.