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Indy Notes - May 5th - Tracy schools the rookies

The Indy 500 on-track activities have begun.  Well, sort of.  The “Rookie” orientation program was run today at the Brickyard, with a few non-rookies running refresher courses. Most notably, Paul Tracy and Scott Sharp were in action today, putting on a little competition for the fastest lap by the “old guys”. Tracy ended up posting the best lap of the day at 223.089 mph. “I am just excited to be back on track,” Tracy said. “The GEICO - KV Racing Technology team did a great job today. The mechanics, the engineers, everyone on the team did great. The first few laps were a little hair-raising, but the car was good, just like Jimmy Vasser said it would be, so I just had to keep my foot down. I want to thank GEICO, Kevin Kalkhoven, my personal sponsor Monster and Firestone and Honda, who are all contributing to this program, as well as everyone who is involved on the team for making this an exciting day for me.” The top time by Tracy was... 

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Dixon wins under the lights at Richmond

From the LA Times: Scott Dixon wins at Richmond International Raceway His 19th career IndyCar Series victory ties Sam Hornish Jr.’s record. Scott Dixon grabbed the lead from teammate Dario Franchitti on pit road just before the midpoint and earned his 19th career IndyCar Series victory on Saturday night at Richmond International Raceway in Virginia, tying Sam Hornish Jr.’s series record. Dixon and Franchitti, teammates with Target Chip Ganassi Racing, started on the front row and stayed... 
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June 28, 2009 | 1 Comment

Indy Car Qualifying Notes: Dario obliterates the field

Dario Franchitti posted four huge laps at Richmond on Friday evening to take the pole position for the 300 lap SunTrust Indy Challenge. Franchitti is coming off a win at Iowa, and seems to have the hot foot right now in the series, especially on the small ovals. Dixon-the new bridesmaid: Scott Dixon was *the man* last year in Indy Car. Dario’s performance has been stiff competition, and somewhat overshadowed the champ. Helio’s wild ride:   Helio Castroneves had a couple of laps on... 
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June 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Franchitti catpures Iowa Corn 250 win

Dario Franchitti was able to outlast a crash festival at Iowa Speedway to win the Iowa Corn 250.  Franchitti showed that he loves the little 7/8 mile track outside of Des Moines that is a liltle like “flying fighter planes in a gymnasium.   The Indy Cars were running blistering laps at the the banked D-shaped oval, pushing speeds into the 180’s. A number of drivers had problems between turns one and two all day, problems that seemed to be caused by bumps that have formed in the area... 
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June 22, 2009 | Leave a Comment

PT returning earlier than planned, will run at the Glen

Paul Tracy’s camp announced today that he will be returning to a KV car at Watkins Glen coming up on Independence Day weekend. The crazy Canuck will be in the #15 car, and will run along side the man with the biggest sunglasses in the paddock, Mario Moraes. Canada.com - Tracy gets call for Watkins Glen race – Indy Car can be found on VERSUS Check out Fanarchy tonight and every Tuesday night at 10:30 p.m. ET on VERSUS! Here’s what’s featured on tonight’s episide: *... 
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June 16, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Power to run a Penske for five more races in 2009.

Good news for Will Power.  The super-quick Australian will be back in a Penske machine for five races later in the 2009 season.  The exact schedule for power is not yet determined. Roger wants Power’s prowess on road & street courses to be put to use. USA Today put out an official story today. USA Today:  Power lined up for five more IndyCar races with Penske  
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June 15, 2009 | Leave a Comment