Formula One cars to race in New Jersey in 2013
Formula One cars are scheduled to race through the streets of New Jersey in 2013, F1 CEO Bernie Ecclestone said. The last U.S. race was at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in 2007.
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Fatal crash raises questions about IndyCar’s future
Just as the IndyCar Series was gaining momentum, it suffered a terrible blow in Sunday’s tragic 15-car accident. Analysts are concerned with how IndyCar CEO Randy Bernard will steer the series forward.
Two-time Indy 500 champ Wheldon dies in Vegas crash
Dan Wheldon died Sunday after a massive, fiery wreck at the Las Vegas Indy 300, becoming the first IndyCar driver to die after an on-track crash since rookie Paul Dana was killed in practice on the morning of race day in 2006.
Angie’s List becomes main Sarah Fisher Racing sponsor
The local consumer services firm will become the primary sponsor for the car driven by Tomas Scheckter.
IndyCar’s first Baltimore race outpaces crowd estimate
The three-day drew 150,000, about 50,000 more than organizers had hoped.
MotoGP race-day attendance up; three-day total down
Speedway officials expect an announcement within 30 days about whether the MotoGP race will be held in Indianapolis in 2012.
City expects weather to boost MotoGP’s economic impact
Sunny, mild weather could provide a 15-percent increase to the economic impact of this weekend's MotoGP events. Motorsports business experts said the city could see a $30 million impact.
Patrick confirms full-time move to NASCAR in 2012
After months of skirting speculation, Danica Patrick announced Thursday that she's leaving IndyCar in 2012 to run a full Nationwide schedule. She didn't rule out a return to open-wheel racing for the Indianapolis 500.
Lucas Oil Raceway aims to survive NASCAR exit
Despite losing two of its five biggest events—the NASCAR Nationwide and truck races—last month, Lucas Oil Raceway is already making plans to replace those events next summer and track officials are confident it will be profitable in 2012.
Danica Patrick is third-highest-paid female athlete
The IndyCar driver’s income is estimated at $12 million, according to Forbes.com.
Crown Royal signs on as Brickyard 400 title sponsor
Sources say the deal is worth about $15 million over five years—a much-needed boost for Indianapolis Motor Speedway officials struggling to stop attendance declines at the NASCAR race.
Loss of race long-term pain, but short-term gain for track
Officials for Lucas Oil Raceway in Clermont say ticket sales for July 30’s NASCAR Nationwide race are up significantly since the July 6 announcement that the race will move to Indianapolis Motor Speedway next year.
Investor boosts Just Marketing’s pursuit of F1 business
Motorsports marketing guru Zak Brown believes selling about a fourth of his business to a London-based company will help fuel his phenomenal growth in the sponsorship business of Europe’s Formula One racing.
Communications giant WPP buys stake in Just Marketing
One of the world’s largest communications firms has acquired a stake in Just Marketing International, a locally based motorsports marketing firm that has been valued at about $100 million.
Local motorsports supplier acquiring safety gear vendor
Atlanta-based Racer Wholesale has helped build national recognition for G-Force Racing Gear, which supplies racers with helmets, driving suits, gloves, shoes and other safety gear.
Speedway’s new generation makes mark
While the Indianapolis Motor Speedway revels in its centennial this month and motorsports aficionados take a nostalgic look back, the next generation of heirs to the Hulman George fortune has its eyes firmly fixed on the future.
Legal issues follow local race team into 500 weekend
Indianapolis-based Panther Racing, which has two drivers in this weekend’s Indy 500, has been sued by a former employee, its former landlord and even one of its former drivers, mostly over allegations of not paying its bills.
Teams scramble to please sponsors during race week
Andretti Autosport's purchase of an Indy 500 ride for bumped driver Ryan Hunter-Reay is an extreme example of the influence sponsors wield in the sport, but it's not unusual for motorsports teams to wheel and deal during race week.
IndyCar Series speeding toward new era in 2012
The centennial running of the Indianapolis 500 this year is almost overshadowed by changes that will make next year among the most important in the history of open-wheel racing.
IndyCar Series makes deal with popular Facebook game
Indianapolis Motor Speedway landmarks and the cars of 13 open-wheel drivers are being featured in a game with 8 million nationwide players.