Life without Danica presents serious challenges for IndyCar
She rarely won. Her tantrums became old and tired. But the media and casual race fans loved Danica Patrick. So the big question remains, will the series be better or worse off without her?
Speedway/motorsports
Articles
Sarah Fisher frozen out of IndyCar Series
The series' only woman owner, and one of its most popular people over the last decade, can't get anyone to sell her an engine to go racing. She has the money, a promising American driver, a new chassis and new shop. Yet she's still stalled.
IndyCar Series readies to raise curtain on new era
While myriad challenges remain, IndyCar's future might finally be pointed in the right direction.
IndyCar crash investigation sheds little light on series’ future
IndyCar finally set to release its 2012 schedule after investigation into crash at season finale is complete. But many questions about the series' future remain.
CEO Randy Bernard shakes tree at IndyCar Series
SpeedTV is reporting that IndyCar Series CEO Randy Bernard this week fired one high-level executive and demoted another.
IndyCar has had ups, downs since Wheldon’s death
IndyCar officials have reason to smile with recent developments. Series CEO Randy Bernard also has reason to be very concerned.
Ecclestone’s antics should ease pain of Indy’s F1 loss
The way Bernie Ecclestone has treated his new partners in Austin, Texas, recently has to make Indianapolis Motor Speedway officials at least a little happy they no longer do business with the man known as the Poison Dwarf.
IndyCar, NASCAR drivers face off in Fieldhouse kart race
NASCAR drivers Tony Stewart, Austin Dillon and A.J. Allmendinger along with IndyCar racers Scott Dixon and Alex Tagliani will headline the Dec. 11 race at Conseco Fieldhouse.
NASCAR champ’s ill-timed comments no help to IndyCar
Five-time defending NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson is calling for an end to open-wheel oval racing. IndyCar officials would be wise to turn a deaf ear to emotion-driven rants.
Fisher’s ill-timed comments loom over IndyCar victory
Sarah Fisher has been a great ambassador for the sport, but someone needs to tell her that victory circle is the place to thank sponsors and extol their virtues, not talk about their abandonment of the team.
Danica Patrick bridge-burning tour continues
In a matter of three days, the diva driver takes aim at Brazilian drivers, Japan's food supply and the IndyCar CEO's decision making. So who will she endear in NASCAR?
IndyCar CEO, team owners not on same page
Chip Ganassi and Roger Penske refuse to take part in IndyCar CEO's bold bid to bring the open-wheel series some much needed publicity. Randy Bernard's execution must be better in 2012.
Double dose of good news for Speedway, IndyCar Series
MotoGP gives Speedway big endorsement despite racer complaints, while IndyCar avoids near disasters to score success in key East Coast market.
Toyota finds big return in Indy’s drag racing scene
Japanese automaker would appear to be an odd entrant in an NHRA race. There's more to it than just trying to beat the Americans at their own game.
Ding dong, Danica era is dead
The sooner Dancia Patrick permanently leaves for NASCAR, the better for the IndyCar Series.
IndyCar’s new TV deal done with eye on global markets
The IndyCar Series' new deal with ABC is worth more than the current deal, sources said. But ESPN's ability to grow the series overseas is just as important as the financial windfall. Still, the series' most hardcore fans are the least pleased by the deal.
Brownsburg votes to annex Lucas Oil Raceway
Brownsburg officials are promising to help with year-round marketing, security and traffic control during race events, and are considering extending Ronald Reagan Parkway to make access to the track easier. And sources say the IndyCar Series might be coming to the track.
New CEO says local tourism leaders ignoring Speedway
Indianapolis Convention and Visitors Association CEO Leonard Hoops thinks it's high time local tourism leaders start thinking about using the Indianapolis Motor Speedway prominently in marketing materials.
IndyCar Series considering European swing
IndyCar Series CEO Randy Bernard said an influx of sponsors with overseas interests could push the open-wheel circuit into Europe within five years.
Crown Royal may become Brickyard 400 title sponsor
Deal with the whiskey maker could earn the Indianapolis Motor Speedway the richest title sponsorship payday in NASCAR.