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Andretti Autosport makes front office moves

Tom Anderson has been hired as vice president of racing operations for Andretti Autosport, Michael Andretti's renamed team.

Still no announcement on Patrick's NASCAR plans

Danica Patrick has a rough sketch of what her NASCAR schedule would look like. She has an idea of what series to start in. Her IndyCar owner is onboard.

Patrick staying on with Andretti Autosport

Danica Patrick unveiled her splashy new car in New York's Times Square, its bright green, black and orange color scheme right at home with the flashy billboards and lights above.

Indy Racing League VP John Griffin resigning

Indy Racing League Vice President of Public Relations John Griffin is resigning, effective Dec. 18.

IndyCar to partner with Izod next season

The Indy Racing League will have Izod as a title sponsor next season, an agreement the IRL hopes will expand its fan base and take the series to a "new level."

Franchitti's comeback made complete by IRL title

Dario Franchitti's path to another IndyCar series championship might have started when he broke his left ankle in a Nationwide Series crash last year at Talladega.

At IRL finale, others mindful of title contenders

In two rounds of practice and then in qualifying, three names stayed atop the leaderboard all day on the eve of Saturday's Indy 300.

After long year, Helio ready for rest

Helio Castroneves is looking forward to an offseason vacation.

Franchitti wins IRL season title

Dario Franchitti basked in Victory Lane, getting showered by an enormous amount of red, white and blue confetti.

IRL contenders arrive in South Florida

Dario Franchitti was getting dressed at the Miami Dolphins' training facility Thursday afternoon, when someone warned him that the adjacent pile of football playbooks were top secret.

Patrick remains quiet about future plans

Danica Patrick still isn't saying what she plans for next season.

Patrick's future with IRL? She's not saying much

If Danica Patrick knows specifically what her future after this season holds, she's not saying.

Dixon wins Indy Japan to take series lead

Scott Dixon's IndyCar series championship hopes got a huge boost at the Indy Japan 300, while Ryan Briscoe's took a hit from a pylon at the end of pit lane.

Tweet Up! Fans, drivers connect, in person, too

Hours before the race, under a large white tent in the midway at Chicagoland Speedway, things are already moving along briskly at Vision Racing's "tweetup."

Pain subsides as Power looks ahead to recovery

IndyCar driver Will Power looks at 2009 as a success.

Briscoe, Franchitti, Dixon eyeing Homestead

Dario Franchitti won the IndyCar title in 2007, Scott Dixon took the series championship in 2008, and the Target Chip Ganassi Racing teammates are two of the three remaining contenders for this year's crown.

IndyCar points leader Briscoe on Chicagoland pole

Ryan Briscoe took a small step to boost his IndyCar championship bid Friday, winning the pole for Saturday night's race at Chicagoland Speedway.

Briscoe beats Dixon by a nose at Chicagoland

Ryan Briscoe grabbed the IndyCar series points lead by stringing together quietly consistent finishes. Then he took control by putting on a remarkable wheel-to-wheel show under the lights at Chicagoland Speedway on Saturday night.

Andretti confident in re-signing Patrick

Owner Michael Andretti is confident Andretti Green Racing will re-sign Danica Patrick beyond this IndyCar season — and perhaps soon.

Franchitti wins Sonoma Grand Prix

Dario Franchitti hoisted a celebratory glass of red wine to his lips in a long-awaited moment for the IndyCar driver at Infineon Raceway.

Power breaks vertebrae, sustains concussion

Team Penske isn't ready to rule out injured driver Will Power making a return this season.

Andretti adds 5th car for Infineon

Frank Montagny has been hired to drive a fifth car for Andretti Green Racing later this month.

Dixon rolls to record-breaking 20th IndyCar win

Scott Dixon doesn't have the star quality of Helio Castroneves, the Scottish brogue of teammate Dario Franchitti or the All-American stature of Sam Hornish Jr.

Carpenter hoping to capitalize on near miss

Ed Carpenter thought his long wait to get to Victory Lane was finally over.

Conquest Racing hires French driver

Nelson Philippe will drive in two more IndyCar races this season for Conquest Racing.

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Source: NBC Sports

Tony George Out as President and CEO of IMS | Racer.com
Source: racer.com

"Our board had asked Tony to structure our executive staff to create efficiencies in our business structure and to concentrate his leadership efforts in the Indy Racing League," said Mari Hulman George, IMS chairman of the board.

Report: Danica Patrick set for Ganassi in 2010?
Source: racer.com

Danica Patrick could be joining IndyCar Series champions Chip Ganassi Racing next year, according to Robin Miller of SPEEDtv.com.

Patrick, teammates deny friction at WGI testing
Source: Star-Gazette.com

WATKINS GLEN - Andretti Green Racing teammates Danica Patrick and Marco Andretti have had their run-ins in the past - even as recently as last weekend.

Disorderly or Not, America Should Withdraw
Source: Truthdig

The endless debate about the U.S. withdrawing its army from Iraq and what will happen to the country once it does tends to ignore much of what we know about how the world works.

Danica Patrick is the first female in IRL history to win
Source: Fox Sports

This is a very important victory for all women! Congrats to Danica!

Indy 500 will now be the Indy 400
Source: helium.com

In a move to alleviate its environmentally concerned conscience, the International Racing League announced this morning that this year's Indianapolis 500 will be shortened to 400 miles.

What you're missing... Vinemeet May, 2007

You want to know what you're missing? We can look at it in a couple of different ways. We can look at it this way: there's a bunch of geeky internet-addicted freaks gathered in a Holiday Inn by the Columbus, OH airport. Just picture that. Well, that's close. Kinda.

Vinemeet=Armageddon?

As I am sure you are all well aware by now, the First Ever Official Vinemeet is scheduled to occur next Friday, May 18th, in Columbus Ohio. It is going to be the most amazing event thus far in our lifetimes.

IndyCars set to run on ethanol
Source: BBC News

ChampCars (the former IndyCars) have run on methanol alcohol for years. IndyCars will run on 100% ethanol this season after using a 90-10 blend of gasoline and the corn-based fuel during the 2006 championship.

F1: Marco Andretti to Drive Honda F1 Car
Source: speedtv.com

Marco Andretti, son of CART champion Michael Andretti and grandson of Formula 1 champion and Italian-American racing legend Mario Andretti, will get a taste of Formula 1 when he tests a Honda RA106 at Circuito de Jerez on Friday, December 15.

Danica Patrick to Race for Michael Andretti?
Source: speedtv.com

An unconfirmed report asserts that Danica will race in Indy cars next year with the Andretti-Green Racing team.

ESPN.com - IRL - Report: Danica's family talking to NASCAR teams
Source: ESPN.com

Danica Patrick considering a jump to NASCAR?

IRL :Dixon holds off Meira to repeat at The Glen, moves to second in standings
Source: indycar.com

WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. – There was something for everyone – including some things unwanted -- in the Watkins Glen Indy Grand Prix presented by Tissot.

IRL: Watkins Glen pole given to Castroneves
Source: motorsport.com

Poor weather scrapped qualifying at Watkins Glen, forcing Indy Racing League officials to set the grid using Friday's combined practice times. Helio Castroneves will start from the pole position with fellow Brazilian Tony Kanaan alongside.

Indy: Hornish Jr nips Marco Andretti for Indy victory
Source: motorsport.com

What an ending, coming out of Turn 4 with a rookie in the lead of the 90th Annual Indianapolis 500 and the experienced racer who was still hunting for his first win at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Car owner Newman driving toward sunset
Source: USA Today

At 81, Paul Newman finds himself in a racing landscape in which his beloved open-wheel machines are caught in a grim battle between two rival circuits — and both are losing fans, TV viewers and sponsors to that marketing juggernaut, NASCAR.

INDY: Hornish tops Indy speed chart for second consecutive day
Source: motorsport.com

Practice continued at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway with Sam Hornish Jr. setting the fastest lap for the second consecutive day.

Penske drivers fastest at Indy's first practice day
Source: motorsport.com

With Sam Hornish Jr. and Helio Castroneves the fastest two drivers in the first practice, Team Penske is beginning to look like the team to beat at the 90th Indy 500.

IRL: Month of May off to slow start during track's opening day
Source: The Indianapolis Star

Opening thoughts on opening day at Indianapolis Motor Speedway: I know The Star is a sponsor of opening day at the track, and I've always believed you don't bite the hand that feeds you or at least pats you on the head, but . . . Sunday was a complete dud.

IRL: Andrettis fastest on Indy 500 Opening Day
Source: motorsport.com

Three generations of Andrettis, Mario, Michael and Marco, marked opening day at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway by taking a ceremonial lap around the historic 2.5-mile speedway.

Danica Patrick Has a Calcium Craving

It's less than a month away. Get Indy Fever Now! Belt out "Back Home in Indiana" in the shower and chug a jug of milk to get you in the racing mood.

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