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Wednesday, June 19, 2013
IMS Remembers Leffler On Pagoda June 19
The scoring board atop the Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s Pagoda will be illuminated June 19 with the numbers “50,” “1975” and “2013” as a tribute to race car driver Jason Leffler, whose funeral takes place today in Cornelius, N.C.
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Monday, June 17, 2013
Electric-Powered Bikes To Reach 180 MPH In August At IMS
Electric-powered race motorcycles capable of reaching speeds of 180 mph will compete in a round of the FIM eRoadRacing series during the Red Bull Indianapolis GP on Aug. 16-18 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Monday, June 17, 2013
MotoGP Trendspotting: Grand Prix Of Catalunya
Jorge Lorenzo of Yamaha Factory Racing won the Grand Prix of Catalunya on Sunday, June 16, the sixth of 18 events in the 2013 MotoGP World Championship that includes the Red Bull Indianapolis GP on Aug. 16-18 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Friday, June 14, 2013
2013 Cycle World Rolling Concours
Cycle World, America's leading motorcycle media brand, is proud to announce the exciting return of the Cycle World Rolling Concours to be held in conjunction with the 2013 Red Bull Indianapolis GP, August 16-18, 2013.
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Friday, June 14, 2013
MotoGP: Catalunya Grand Prix Storylines
The 2013 MotoGP World Championship continues June 14-16 with the Grand Prix of Catalunya, with action in all three classes – MotoGP, Moto2 and Moto3.
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Thursday, June 13, 2013
IMS Statement On Passing Of Jason Leffler
A statement from Indianapolis Motor Speedway Chief Operating Officer J. Douglas Boles about the death of driver Jason Leffler from injuries suffered in a sprint-car race June 12 at Bridgeport Speedway in Swedesboro, N.J.:
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Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Newman Driving On Wave Of Momentum Entering Michigan
There are many top drivers in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series who are “Back Home Again in Indiana” when they arrive at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the Kroger Super Weekend at the Brickyard. Drivers such as four-time Brickyard 400 winner Jeff Gordon of Pittsboro, Ind., and two-time Brickyard winner Tony Stewart of Columbus, Ind. – drivers who know what it takes to win the Cup title and the NASCAR race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Country Stars To Perform July 27 - 28 At Brickfest Music Festival
Big Machine once again will bring a host of country music artists, including headliner Justin Moore, to the Brickfest Music Festival on Saturday, July 27 and Sunday, July 28 during the Kroger Super Weekend at the Brickyard at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Thursday, June 06, 2013
Stewart's Heat To Revive Season Burns With More Intensity After Dover Win
Tony Stewart, who has turned jousting with the media into an art form, strolled into the media center Sunday, June 2 at Dover Downs International Raceway and made a surprising announcement.
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Tuesday, June 04, 2013
Driver Could Win $1 Million At Indiana 250 On July 27 At IMS
The Indiana 250 NASCAR Nationwide Series race on Saturday, July 27 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway will be the final event in the Dash 4 Cash, a popular, returning program that could award $1 million to a driver and will award $100,000 to a fan.
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Monday, June 03, 2013
Sprint To Bricks Starts With Tight Action In Detroit GRAND-AM Races
With an unforgettable and record-setting Indianapolis 500, the month of May raced into history. But with an intense schedule of races that build up to the Brickyard Grand Prix on Friday, July 26 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, June and July could feel even faster for GRAND-AM teams.
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Monday, June 03, 2013
MotoGP Trendspotting: Grand Prix Of Italy
Jorge Lorenzo of Yamaha Factory Racing won the Grand Prix of Italy on Sunday, June 2, the fifth of 18 events in the 2013 MotoGP World Championship that includes the Red Bull Indianapolis GP on Aug. 16-18 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Friday, May 31, 2013
Careful Thought, Team Talent Help Johnson Take Control Of 2013
There are few tracks where five-time Sprint Cup champion Jimmie Johnson has not dominated throughout his 11-season career at NASCAR’s highest level.
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Friday, May 31, 2013
MotoGP: Italian Grand Prix Storylines
The 2013 MotoGP World Championship continues May 31-June 2 with the Grand Prix of Italy, with action in all three classes – MotoGP, Moto2 and Moto3.
The 18-round World Championship includes the Red Bull Indianapolis GP on Aug. 16-18 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Monday, May 27, 2013
Kanaan Earns $2.3 Million For Winning 97th Indianapolis 500
Tony Kanaan earned $2,353,355 from an overall purse of $12,020,065 for his victory Sunday, May 26 in the 97th Indianapolis 500 Mile Race.
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Monday, May 27, 2013
Kanaan Delivers Special Victory In Indianapolis 500 For The Ages
In terms of competition, this was an Indianapolis 500 for the ages. There were 68 lead changes, doubling the previous race record. And the race was the fastest Indy 500 of all time with an average speed of 187.433 mph.
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Sunday, May 26, 2013
Kanaan Wins 97th Running Of The Indianapolis 500
It's the realization of a dream that began decades earlier and took him from Brazil to Europe to America. The sweat, sacrifice, physical labor and disappointment all cascaded to the floor of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Winner's Circle like the milk that ran down Tony Kanaan's firesuit during the effusive celebration.
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Sunday, May 26, 2013
97th Indianapolis 500 Race day Quotes
RYAN HUNTER-REAY (No. 1 DHL Chevrolet): (About when the last caution came out): "That's just the way it works out. That was bad luck. We were leading on that last restart. I knew I was a sitting duck, and I wasn't too bummed about it because I knew we had enough laps to get it going again and have a pass back, and maybe I would be third on the last lap, which is where I wanted to be, and it didn't work out that way.
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Sunday, May 26, 2013
Daily Trackside Report - Sunday, May 26, 2013
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Sunday, May 26, 2013
97th Indianapolis 500 Race Day Press Conference - Tony Kanaan, Jimmy Vasser
THE MODERATOR: Tony, welcome. I couldn't help but think of the fact, going back to the 1950s, there was a popular driver named Sam Hanks, and in his 13th start was able to win. You have led nine races or so in a row. You have been in position to win. I think all of us could imagine the feeling that this time it's really going to happen. Take us through it.
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Sunday, May 26, 2013
97th Indianapolis 500 Press Conference - Carlos Munoz, Ryan Hunter-Reay
THE MODERATOR: Welcome for second and third and the highest-finishing rookie. These are two drivers who have been in this room a lot this week. Defending IZOD IndyCar Series Ryan Hunter-Reay, and Carlos Muñoz.
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Saturday, May 25, 2013
Boston Marathon Runners To Finish Race Sunday At Indy 500
Approximately 35 runners from the 2013 Boston Marathon unable to finish the race due to the tragic bombings will complete the distance Sunday, May 26 by crossing the most famous finish line in sports – the Yard of Bricks at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway – just moments before the start of the 97th Indianapolis 500.
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Saturday, May 25, 2013
97th Indianapolis 500 Press Conference - Jim Harbaugh
MODERATOR: Welcome to the Economaki Press Conference Room. It's great to have a gentleman who has deep roots in Indianapolis, both as a football player, obviously a principal with one of our racing teams, will be driving the Pace Car. Ever since Ted Marchibroda told him to let it rip, that's exactly what he did. And we're delighted to have you here with us, Jim. It must be exciting to drive the Pace Car.
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Saturday, May 25, 2013
Indy 500 Public Drivers' Meeting Prepares Field For Race Day
Drivers in the 97th Indianapolis 500 received final instructions and awards Saturday, May 25 in the public drivers’ meeting, the final activity at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway before the race Sunday, May 26.
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Saturday, May 25, 2013
Foyt, Unser, Mears Will Be Happy To Welcome Helio Or Dario To Exclusive Club
To win the Indianapolis 500 one time in a race driver’s career is the pinnacle of auto racing excellence. It is an historical accomplishment that stands the test of time. To win the Indianapolis 500 more than once sets a driver apart from his successful peers and elevates his status to greater glory.
