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A INDY 500: 100TH RUNNING / BUICK CONCEPTS / BOOKS LETTERS / ST. ANTOINE / KITMAN / CUMBERFORD / 1. Indianapolis Motor Speedway itself is 107 years old. The Indianapolis [...]

Byline: CURT CAVIN IF SCOTT DIXON HAS one red golf shirt, he has a hundred, maybe more. Ball caps, too. And when the work clothing in his wardrobe is white [...]

Byline: CURT CAVIN The Indianapolis 500 is a set of races within the race. First, a week of practice is followed by the run for the pole. Then the 33-car […]

Byline: CURT CAVIN The 90th Indy 500 had everything falling its way. Two Andrettis and an Unser. A fierce battle atop the speed chart in practice. Assurance 33 cars will […]

Byline: CURT CAVIN Enter through the tunnel at the south end of Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the sights are familiar. The road course, pagoda and Formula One garages that were […]

Byline: Curt Cavin Thiago Medeiros had the record-breaking season in the IRL's Menards Infiniti Pro Series in 2004. But fourth-place finisher P.J. Chesson had the break-out year. Driving a car […]

Byline: CURT CAVIN Tony Stewart said two or three more race-winning Sundays like last weekend's at Chicagoland Speedway will relieve the stress of a frustrating season. If that happens, NASCAR […]

Byline: CURT CAVIN The Indianapolis 500 is unofficial- ly divided into two races each May. The first is a sub-three-minute sprint during qualifying for a choice starting position in the […]

Byline: CURT CAVIN There was a time not long ago when the Indy Racing League looked down upon everything Honda and Toyota did in the Championship Auto Racing Teams series. […]

The article discusses highlights of the Daytona 500 National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) Sprint Cup Series motor race held at Daytona International Speedway in Florida on February 21, 2016. Topics explored include the victory earned by racing driver Denny Hamlin at the event, the race performance of Hamlin during the final lap of the competition, and the NASCAR standing earned by Hamlin following this win.

The article offers information on several defining moments at the Indycar Race in 2011. It states that its 100TH anniversary race held at Indianapolis, Indiana on May 29, 2011 saw racer Dan Wheldon win for the second time in the race. It mentions that Randy Bernard, chief executive officer (CEO) at Indycar introduced first doubleheader in 20 years in June 11, 2011 race. Racer Wheldon died due to dead injuries because of crash at Las Vegas, Nevada race.

The article reports that automobile racing driver Scott Dixon won the Izod IndyCar Series race at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, by defeating racer Dario Franchitti. It is stated that during the race, Franchitti had the jump on Dixon coming off the corner leading to the backstretch restart line, but Dixon drafted and shot by him on the inside. Dixon finished the race with a 7.6-second lead for his 26th career win, tying him with Rodger Ward, a two-time Indianapolis 500 winner.

The article focuses on the performance of various automobile racing drivers and victory of racing driver Trevor Bayne at NASCAR's Dayton 500 event held at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona in Florida. It informs that 20-year old Bayne has become the youngest winner in NASCAR's race history and discusses the performance of racing drivers Kurt Busch, Jeff Gordon, and Michael Waltrip. Also presented are several photographs related to the event.

The article offers information on the automobile racing event Firestone Grand Prix which is part of the IndyCar season to be held in Saint Petersburg, Florida. Topics discussed include Scott Dixon, racing driver, being the competitive driver, Max Chilton, racing driver being new to the event, Ganassi Racing and Team Penske being the top teams of the event and a calendar of the IndyCar series for the U.S. from March 13, 2016 to September 18, 2016.

The article reports on reigning Indycar Series champion Scott Dixon who won his fourth race of the season at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. Dixon scored his second victory in three attempts, which allowed him to move past Sam Hornish Jr. into the career lead for Indy Racing League victories with 20. Dixon's margin of victory in the Honda Indy 200 was a season-high 29.7 seconds, an advantage created when Justin Wilson stalled his car on pit road on lap 63 of 85.

The article offers information on several automobile racing drivers including Will Power, Simon Pagenaud, and Ryan Hunter-Reay. Topics discussed include the automobile racing management, the abilities of automobile racing drivers, and the racing competitions. Also mentioned are the performance of racers in several competitions and the challenges of racing drivers.

The article presents brief information on the IndyCar Series season, an automobile racing event, held in the U.S. It highlights how car drivers Polesitter Ed Carpenter and James Hinchcliffe competed each other the Indianapolis 500-Mile Race, an automobile race. It talks about auto racing driver Hélio Castronevesls performance in season finale at Auto Club Speedway in in Fontana, California. It also talks about American car racing driver Kurt Buschls debut at the IndyCar.

The article focuses on the automobile racing driver Macos Ambrose's declining performance in the NASCAR 2013 season. Ambrose says that he is not able to give good feedback about racing cars, and to make them better. The 2013 season was not a good year for him, in which he finished 22nd in points and failed to compete with his teammate Aric Almirola. He has also suffered injuries in this season.

The article features motor sports rider Juan Pablo Montoya. His decision to join Team Penske's IndyCar Series team for the 2014 season is highlighted. Montoya is seen by National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing's Furniture Row Racing as a natural replacement for the Stewart-Haas Racing-bound Kurt Busch. He is aware of the mental and physical work he needs to do before he can climb into one of Penske's cars.

The article discusses the potential of automobile racing driver James Davison to become the youngest star in the Davison Racing dynasty after getting a long-awaited break in the IndyCar series. It notes that Davison was able to prevent his Dale Coyne Racing Dallara/Honda stray off-course from practice to the race day. It also offers Davison's perspectives about avoiding mistakes in the race.

The article focuses on automobile racing driver Alex Zanardi who is still enthusiastic for competition even after his catastrophic automobile crash at Germany's EuroSpeedway Lausitz during his 2001 Champ Car World Series. It is noted that he lost both leg but he became a model for his courage, perseverance and positive attitude. It is stated that the 2012 Paralympics games is considered by Zanardi as his one chance to take a spot on the podium.

The article presents information about the automobile racing event Kentucky Inday 300 in the Izod IndyCar Series 2011, held at Sparta, Kentucky on October 16, 2011. Racing driver Ed Carpenter from Sarah Fisher Racing team registered his first victory at the event. Australian driver Will Power finished at the 19th place.

The article reports that automobile racing driver Brad Keselowski won the Good Sam RV Insurance 500 car race of the NASCAR Sprint Cup at Pocono Raceway in Long Pond, Pennsylvania. It is stated that four days before the race, Keselowski broke his left ankle during a testing crash at Road Atlanta. In the race, Keselowski won by defeating racer Kyle Busch.

The article focuses on the 2011 racing performance of Australian automobile racing driver Ryan Briscoe of Team Penske. It mentions the errors by rival drivers that had cost Briscoe countless points during 2011 racing season. It presents information on various events he took part during the season and his preparations for the next season.

The article presents information about the automobile racing event Coke Zero 400 at the NASCAR Sprint Cup, held at Daytona Beach, Florida in July 2011, which was won by racing driver David Ragan. The second and third places were occupied by automobile racing drivers Matt Kenseth and Joey Logano respectively.

The article discusses the 2010 racing season of automobile racer Will Power. It mentions that has shown excellent performance to win the Izod IndyCar Series championship. It reports that Power's win at the Infineon Raceway has extended his series points over automobile racer Dario Franchitti. It further mentions that Power also reported, win at the Indy Grand Prix of Sonoma in California after defeating racer Dario Franchitti.

The article offers information on the IndyCar Series Round 4 Grand Prix of Alabama, held on April 24, 2016 in Barber Motorsports Park, Alabama, and also mentions racing driver Simon Pagenaud has won the championship.

The article discusses the IndyCar Round 3 Grand Prix of Long Beach held in Long Beach, California, on April 17, 2016. It mentions the race won by racing driver Simon Pagenaud and performance of racing drivers Scott Dixon, Hélio Castroneves and Juan Pablo Montoya. It adds the controversies over the yellow line crossed by Pagenaud and driver Carlos Muñoz at the race. It include comments from former Ford Racing executive Dan Davis, regarding penalty for crossing the line.

The article reports on continuous victory of racer Kyle Busch in national series NASCAR of car racing including his win at Sprint Cup Series race which was held at racing track Texas Motor Speedway. Topics discussed include his victories in Camping World Truck Series race and Sprint Cup race at track Martinsville Speedway, trouble faced by car racer Jimmie Johnson during the series and results of the series won by Busch who was riding Racing Toyota car followed by racer Dale Earnhardt.

The article reports on the 1-2 finish claimed by Team Penske's Juan Pablo Montoya and Simon Pagenaud in the opening round of the 2016 IndyCar racing tournament despite being down on Will Power who is recovering from a mild medical concussion that resulted during a crash in St. Petersburg, Russia. Topics include the need for Power to be re-evaluated before getting in the car again, and several Honda drivers who showed well in the opening round including Ryan Hunter-Reay and Mikhail Aleshin. INSET: THE TURNING POINT.

The article reports that three-time National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing Series champion Tony Stewart will race again in the 2016-2017 season after suffering a lower back fracture in an all-terrain vehicle accident on January 31, 2016 in Southern California.

The article discusses the rumors that American professional racing driver Alexander Rossi would return to Manor Racing's Formula 1 team in a reserve role for the 2016 season. Topics include the negative reaction of IndyCar's fanbase to the rumor including one asking if Rossi can turn his attention away from Andretti Autosport, the 11 grand prix events scheduled for Rossi, and reasons why Rossi in a good spot in the team including having the best teammates including Carlos Munoz.

The article presents views of Will Power, automobile racing driver, on his loss in the racing event Indianapolis 500, in 2015 making him want to win it in 2016. Topics discussed include him having to compete with Simon Pagenaud, racing driver, to win the race, him having enough experience required to win the series and him promoting his book "The Sheer Force of Will Power."

The article reports that racing driver Jimmie Johnson's victory in NASCAR Sprint Cup Series 2016 race at Atlanta Motor Speedway.

The article reports on the updated rules announced by the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR). Topics discussed include the coverage of said rules which range from racetrack violence to the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship system, the punishment for abusive behaviour of NASCAR drivers, and the intention of NASCAR to improve its officiating role in race events.

The article predicts performance of formula one race drivers at motorsports events to be held in the U.S., as of February 2016, and mentions topics like performance of driver Scott Dixon as a Indycar driver, possible dominance of driver Graham Rahal, and anticipated victory of racer Kyle Busch.

The article focuses on an investigation into a confrontation between racing car driver Tony Stewart and a fan in the grandstands at the Chili Bowl Nationals race.

The article talks about the highs and lows of the 2015 season of American motor sport racing. Topics include the death of British professional open-wheel racing driver Justin Wilson in August, the recovery of Canadian race car driver James Hinchcliffe from a crash at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, and the exclusion of Auto Club Speedway, an oval track in Fontana, California from IndyCar's schedule in 2016.

The article reports that NASCAR could have tire issues as the Sprint Cup Series heads to Homestead-Miami Speedway in Florida for the 2015 season finale as the November 8, 2015, race at Texas Motor Speedway was littered with trouble.

The article reports that the Indycar Series, American open wheel racing, presented its 2016 schedule of automobile racing. It mentioned some questions raised by the residents like where the inaugural street race will be held next September. Indycar is returning to Phoneix International Raceway in April 2016 and Road America in June 2016.

The article reports that Scott Dixon, New Zealand professional racing driver, has won the 2015 IndyCar Series championship for Chip Ganassi Racing, an automotive racing organization. It mentions the views team owner Chip Ganassi on the good performance of Dixon. It also mentions Dixon's coolness under pressure.

The article discusses the efforts of racing associations such as Formula 1 and Federation Internationale de I'Automobile (FIA) to protect the heads of racers during racing competition. It states that they showed several designs of instruments for protecting the heads of drivers. It mentions that the efforts of FIA started even before the injuries of racers Henry Surtees and Felipe Massa in 2009.

The article reports that Auto Club Speedway has confirmed that IndyCar's Best race this side of the Indianapolis 500 will not be on the schedule in 2016 as the two sides could not come to terms on a date or finances.

The article reports that schedule volatility is plaguing the success in IndyCar's future rides. It is said that the addition of the popular Road America circuit has been offset by the loss of Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, California. IndyCar is trying to bring Phoenix International Raceway back, but likely losing NOLA Motorsports Park.

The article offers information related to automobile racing including the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and issues related to NASCAR.

The article reflects on the conflict regarding red flag and light issues during the Xfinity Series race held at Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet, Illinois.

The article discusses the 2015 IndyCar series season held on May 24, 2015 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana wherein automobile racing driver Juan Pablo Montoya won his second Indianapolis 500.

The article reports on the victory of automobile racing driver Martin Truex at the car racing event, Sprint Cup Series, held at the Pocono Raceway in Pennsylvania.