Title Sponsor Update

All via SPEED's Robin Miller:IZOD spent a reported $6 Million last year as an IRL sponsorNew Tittle Sponsor deal worth a reported $10 MillionTittle Sponsor deal could include $100,000 per carIZOD will help Ryan Hunter-Reay in securing a full-time ride in 2010In other news, RM reports that Will Power is closing in on a full-season ride in '10 with Team Penske. He also says that the Brazil race should be announced any d...

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Push For PT Update

(A very sweet rendition of what could be PT's ride next season) A few days ago I posted an article asking for you to slide over the Paul Tracy's page on the Monster Energy Drink website and send a "shout out" expressing your support for a Monster Dallara on the grid next season.As of now there are over 550 comments asking for Monster to sponsor PT next season, and it may...

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As Of Now....

As of now the car count for the 2010 Indycar Series season looks to be very similar to '09. So far 9 teams have been confirmed, another 3 highly likely, and 4 more that will probably happen. Of the 10 possible, I see 4 happening with a possability of a few more, putting the car count somewhere between 20-24.Confirmed (9)T. Kanaan - AndrettiR. Briscoe - PenskeH. Castroneves - PenskeS. Dixon - GanassiD. Franchitti - GanassiV. Meira - FoytR. Doornbos - HVMR. Matos - LDD. Wheldon - PantherHighly Probable (3)M. Andretti - AndrettiD. Patrick - AndrettiG....

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HVM Plans 2 Cars In 2010, Viso Out

After a rough 2009 season, HVM Racing still plans to return to the Indycar Series grid as a 2-car team in 2010. One of the 2 rides will be filled by Robert Doornbos who came to the team mid-season after leaving Newman/Haas/Lanigan Racing. With the expiration of E.J. Viso's contract, HVM is currently looking for a talented 2nd driver to pilot the teams other Dallara. HVM didn't say that Viso was out of the running for the ride next season, but it certainly sounds like they want to go in a different direction.“We have a historically successful...

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Wheldon Confirmed At Panther For 2010

After weeks of speculation that the Dan Wheldon was on his way out of Panther Racing, today they confirmed that the 2005 Indianapolis 500 Champion will return for a second season. It was widely reported that both Wheldon and Panther Racing were unhappy with the way things were going and that they would part ways fallowing the season Finale in Miami.It's unclear as to if the National Guard will return for a 3rd season with panther, but they say a sponsorship announcement should be made in the coming weeks."What I can tell you is that we’re going...

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Help Get Tracy A Ride

You either love him or you hate him, thats the kind of driver Paul Tracy is. But either way, I think we can all agree that if PT had a full-season ride the Indycar Series would be better for it.Tracy's personal sponsor Monster Energy Drink has updated there website, giving PT his own page. On his page is an area to "give a shout out", and as Tracy said "Make as many posts as you can at monster , maybe the light bulb will turn on more brightly". He currently has over 100 comments telling Monster to sponsor PT for a full-season ride in 2010, but...

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Brazil Officially Official

UPDATE: Curt Cavin reports that "Somebody did a false posting" of the Brazil story on Indycar.com. But I'm not buying it. The story was dated October 31, 2009 and written by Dave Lewandowski, writer of many Indycar.com stories. I could be wrong, but it sounds to me like the story is accurate, just posted to early, time will tell.-----------------------------------------After Months of speculation, the Indycar Series season opener in Brazil has finally been confirmed. For the first time, the Indycar Series will head south for a 9 turn 2.3 mile circuit...

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Mann Set To Test With Sam Schmidt Motorsports

After her Panther Racing Firstone Indy Lights team was shut down fallowing the 2009 season, Pippa Mann didn't know what next season had in store. Less than 2 weeks after the season finale, Pippa is set to test for Sam Schmidt Motorsports at Kentucky on Thursday with fellow Brit and brother of Justin, Stefan Wilson.Just a day after the FIL Finale Pippa's teammate at Panther, Martin Plowman was signed by the 2009 Champs, AFS/AGR. Pippa is expected to annonuce her 2010 plans in the next couple months."The only Firestone Indy Lights car I have driven...

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Newman Wachs, Edwards Could Make Jump To IRL

It looks like 18 year old John Edwards and his 2009 Atlantics Championship winning team could be making the jump to the Indycar Series in 2010. As first pointed out by The Other Side, SPEED's Marshall Pruett has written a pretty convincing article. “There are two areas we’re considering, one is GP2 and I’m not as familiar with that series, but we’re talking with people; that would take Edwards overseas again. The other is IndyCar.I wouldn’t try to do it without tailing onto an existing IndyCar team. When I started my team I figured, ‘I’m as smart...

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The Speedway Is Not For Sale

According Bruce Martin of VERSUS, the sky is not falling. Check it out.“I love my brother Tony dearly. We really wanted him to accept our offer of running the Indy Racing League and focusing all of his energy on that because we think it is very important to our family. We were stunned and deeply disappointed when he turned us down and decided to step down completely.The decisions we made in that meeting were to improve the business side. This is a family-business and we want to keep it that way. We want to have the business strong and start preparing...

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Viso Up For Possible 2010 F1 Ride

According to SPEEDtv, Venezuelan Indycar driver E.J. Viso has been contacted by F1 newcomer Campos Grand Prix about a possible 2010 ride. After starting out the 2009 Indycar Season with 7 strait DNF's, Viso picked up his game, ending the season with just 1 DNF in his final 10 races. With 5 races left in the season, E.J. was joined at HVM Racing by former F1 pilot Robert Doornbos who ran the first part of the year with NHL Racing. Unlike Viso, Doornbos is signed with HVM through next season.Other drivers contacted include:Nelson Piquet Jr.Bruno...

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2010 Sam Schmidt Paralysis Foundation Calendars Available

After last years incredibly successful Sam Schmidt Paralysis Foundation fund raiser, they're back at it again.Entitled "Up Close & Personal,” the 2010 calendar measures 12"x12" (12"x24" open) with all proceeds benefiting the Sam Schmidt Paralysis Foundation. The 16 month calendar will span from September 2009-December 2010 and will feature drivers including:Scott DixonHelio...

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Danica Special To Air Sunday

Had enough of the Danica recently with all of the contract rumors? If not, you can catch a 30 minute Danica special this Sunday, Oct. 18th, at 3:30pm on ESPN.Tittled, Peak Performance Fast World of Danica Patrick, "Danica will take viewers on an in-depth look at her recently-completed IndyCar Series season and her life away from the racetrac...

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Suites Available At IMS

Have you always wanted a suite at the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway? Well, you can start mining your couch coushins for quarters, because $110,000 will get you one of the vacant IMS suites for a year.Of the 120 suites at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, 15 are available for the 2010 season. If you decide to make the leap for a 80 person suite, you'll also receive pit and garage passes.If interested you can call the IMS sales department at (317) 492-6750. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday IMS will be holding an "open house" for anyone interested...

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Potentially Huge VERSUS Deal

This could be Huge...--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Comcast Corp. executive Jeff Shell said at an industry conference in June that expanding the sports business at his cable networks was the "top of our list over the next five years."If Comcast's bid to control NBC Universal succeeds, it would advance Mr. Shell's goal overnight, creating a potential new rival to Walt Disney Co.'s ESPN.As the cable-TV giant and NBC Universal's parent, General Electric Co., work through details of...

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2009 Awards

(Tittle Sponsor Here) Indycar SeriesChampionship driver: Dario FranchittiTony Renna Rising Star Award: Graham RahalHerff Jones Championship Driver Award: Dario FranchittiRitmo Mundo Championship Driver Award: Dario FranchittiCanon Championship Award: Dario Franchitti and Kevin O'DonnellChief Mechanic of the Year Award: Kevin O'DonnellApex-Brasil Rookie of the Year Award: Raphael...

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Homestead-Miami Preview

By: Tony DonohueThe Indy Car Series will finish up the exciting 2009 season this weekend at the Miami Homestead Speedway. For the first time in series history, the site for the season's final race will be held at Homestead. Since Homestead has been on the scheduled, dating back to 2002, it has been the kick off race to season. It takes the finale duties away from the Chicagoland Speedway. It has been over a year and a half since the Indy Car Series has ran at Homestead. Many stories lines head this weekends race, of course the exciting championship...

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Fisher Announces 2010 Schedule

(Photo courtesy of Indycar.com)While adding Jay Howard to the 2010 plans for SFR, Sarah will also be expanding her schedule next season. The addition of Howard and Tire Kingdom will also allow SFR to purchase a 3rd chassis.Sarah's 9 race schedule will consist of:St. PetersburgBarber Motorsports ParkKansasIndianapolisTexasIowaChicagoland KentuckyHomestead-MiamiJay Howard will...

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REPORT: Jay Howard In Sarah's 2nd Car

UPDATE: Howard will run 4 races including Indy, Texas, Mid-Ohio, & Chicagoland using Fisher's old 2003 Dallara Chassis. Fisher is expected to run 9 races including both ovals and road/street circuits. "We're going to get to bring a couple of more people on board, and to see us grow, it's really incredible" -Sarah Fisher -----------------------------------According to Curt Cavin, Sarah Fisher Racing has brought on Jay Howard to run select races in 2010.Jay will run the #66 Tire Kingdom Dallara starting at the Indianapolis 500. He'll then run...

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Sarah Fisher Set To Announce 2nd Driver

After struggling in it's first year of operation, Sarah Fisher Racing has slowly grown into a Team of the future.Tomorrow at 3pm SFR is set to announce the addition of a 2nd car at select 2010 events. Although it has not been confirmed, it looks as though Dollar General will sponsor the #66 Dallara as well as Sarah's #67.They will also announce the schedules for both cars. Expect more races for Sarah.The driver has not been announced, but he/she will be on hand at tomorrow's Press Conference. If the new car is indeed sponsored by Dollar General,...

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Barrett Back In 2010

Running the first 3 races of the 2009 IRL Season, Stanton Barrett's Indycar career came into question after a rough Month of May. After not making the grid for the 93rd Indianapolis 500 Barrett and Team 3G charged on. Showing up at Milwaukee ready to race, Barrett unfortunately put the #98 Dallara into the wall, injuring his back and rendering the car unfixable. As 3G put...

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REPORT: Vitor Meira To Test Truck

UPDATE 4:30pm: “I plan to run in the IndyCar Series as long as it possible to do so. I love racing the Indy cars and I hope to do it for as long as I am able. The opportunity to test a truck along with Nelson Piquet Jr. came up and it sounded like fun. I thought I might be able to give Nelson some pointers on running an oval because this will be his first time on an oval track. Before I agreed to do it, I asked both A.J. and Larry Foyt about it, and they gave their permission. It doesn’t mean I’m looking to go NASCAR racing now because my priority...

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Video: Foyt On Wind Tunnel

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Fisher's Fan Design Helmet Released

Update: The helmets done, and lookin good ---------------------------------------------------------------If you watched any of the NFL games yesterday you probably noticed something a little different. From Peyton to Eli, nearly every player wore a little pink to help spread awareness for breast cancer.A few weeks ago when announcing the Pink paint scheme for the season finale...

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Lloyds #40202 Car Unveiled

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