Indy Racing League signs Avis as new sponsor
Avis will take an active role in promoting the series through e-mail campaigns, displays at select airports, and other large-scale
promotions, company officials said.
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IndyCar boss, Izod face uphill battle in promoting series
New IndyCar Series CEO Randy Bernard needs to attract more fans as TV ratings slip and networks and sponsors get antsy. Izod,
in the first year of a six-year contract, hopes strategically deployed glitterati will help rev up interest.
Flawless Franchitti wins his second Indy 500
Two years removed from his failed try in NASCAR, the Scottish driver holds on with barely a gallon of fuel in the
tank. Meanwhile, the much-touted Penske team falls victim to its own blundering.
Sweeping new rules await Indy 500, insiders predict
An overhaul of the Indianapolis 500 and Indy Racing League, possibly as soon as 2012, could take the legendary race back to
its roots as a bellwether of automotive innovation. Engine and chassis rules for the 500 might be greatly loosened, encouraging
the kind of technological innovation that made the race famous.
BENNER: Speedway’s centennial becomes a crossroads
Just two years ago, the future seemed as bright for the Indy Racing League. But that was then. This is now.
Television ratings jump for Indy Racing League’s Long Beach race
Ratings for the first three races of the 2010 season have grown 67 percent over last year.
Penske signs deal with Shell to sponsor three Indy Racing League drivers
The new deal includes associate sponsorship of Penske’s Indy Racing League drivers Helio Castroneves, Will Power and
Ryan Briscoe.
George courting F1 again, but maybe not for Indy
Tony George, who was Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Indy Racing League chairman until last June, was in China for several
days this month to
attend F1’s Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai April 18 at the invitation of F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone.
Indy Racing League still trying to turn a profit
Terry Angstadt, who oversees the Indy Racing League’s commercial division, thinks the series could break even in 2011
and be profitable by 2012 despite myriad challenges facing open-wheel racing.
Patrick’s stock-car foray wins sponsor big-dollar exposure
Danica Patrick’s initial thrust into stock-car racing earned her sponsor $230,000 in media exposure, according to a research
firm. Her next race on Feb. 13
should generate much more.
Bull-riding boss takes reins of Indy Racing League
The CEO of the Professional Bull Riders Association has accepted an offer to lead the Indy Racing League. The IRL has been
without a leader since Tony George was ousted last summer as boss of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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.
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.
BENNER: A look 10 years into our city’s sports future
What’s next for the Colts, the Pacers, the 500 and more.
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.