OpenWheelWorld.net: The latest IndyCar Series and Indy 500 news, results, standings and schedule of the IndyCar Series. http://www.openwheelworld.net?lg=us us 2004-2013, OpenWheelWorld.net info@openwheelworld.net Thu, 23 May 2013 17:39:23 +0200 60 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. today announced a comprehensive motorsports partnership with the United States Auto Club. T.E. McHale of Honda Performance Development explained that "the primary objective of which will be to place a USAC Driving Champion in the 100th running of the Indianapolis 500 in 2016. http://www.openwheelworld.net/pages/news.php?id=11954&lg=us&r Thu, 23 May 2013 13:39:12 +0200 info@openwheelworld.net (S. Wittich) 92289882 A damp track delayed practice for the Firestone Freedom 100 by 25 minutes and moisture also cut the session short after only 45 minutes of green flag practice. Rookie Sage Karam wound up on top of the speed chart turning in a a lap of 189.981 mph. Juan Pablo Garcia led the way with 28 circuits as the 11 entrants turned a total of 194 laps. Carlos Munoz, who is racing in the 97th Indianapolis 500 and Freedom 100 turned the fewest, completing only four trips around the 2.5 mile oval. http://www.openwheelworld.net/pages/news.php?id=11951&lg=us&r Thu, 23 May 2013 11:11:20 +0200 info@openwheelworld.net (S. Wittich) 663967945 The drivers of the Firestone Indy Lights series take to the 2.5 mile oval at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway at 9 a.m on May 23rd in preparation for the 11th running of the Firestone Freedom 100. The 100 mile race held annually on Coors Light Carb Day slots between the final IZOD IndyCar Series practice before the 97th Indianapolis 500 and the Pit Stop Competition. Known for 40 laps of two and three wide action, the Freedom 100 will feature 11 drivers who are all looking to taste their first victory at the "Brickyard". The race will pit experienced pilots Peter Dempsey, Jorge Goncalvez, and Carlos Munoz against talented rookies Jack Hawksworth, Zach Veach and Sage Karam. The race will also feature the Indy Lights debut of experienced USAC drivers, Kyle O'Gara and Jimmy Simpson. http://www.openwheelworld.net/pages/news.php?id=11949&lg=us&r Wed, 22 May 2013 19:38:26 +0200 info@openwheelworld.net (S. Wittich) 1779198282 INDIANAPOLIS (Wednesday, May 22, 2013) - INDYCAR announced today that qualifications for the second race of the IZOD IndyCar Series doubleheaders at Belle Isle, Toronto and Houston will be split into two groups. All cars will participate in one of two groups for 12 minutes each, with five minutes of guaranteed green-flag time. INDYCAR amended Rule 8.3.9.1, which had called for a 30-minute, all-car qualifying session. In accordance with Rule 8.3.2.2 of the IZOD IndyCar Series rulebook, qualifying groups will be determined by the combined times posted by entries during the practice session a day earlier. Group 1 will consist of odd-numbered positions on the practice time sheet, while even-numbered positions will comprise Group 2. The starting field positions will be determined by the best time ranking of the two groups combined, from fastest to slowest, with the fastest qualifier occupying the pole position. http://www.openwheelworld.net/pages/news.php?id=11947&lg=us&r Wed, 22 May 2013 16:57:42 +0200 info@openwheelworld.net (S. Wittich) 243574828 Memorial Day weekend brings scores of race fans to Indianapolis for the largest single day sporting event in the world. While the Indianapolis 500 race is the center piece of the Memorial Day weekend there are plenty of other activities to keep the race or non-race fan busy. Starting tonight in Terre Haute there are three traditional week of the racing events that will be sure to keep those that can't get enough racing happy. If public gatherings are your idea of having a good time on 500 weekend there are plenty of things to do as well. The history of the 500 is a large part of it's allure and there is no shortage of shows and auctions where you can purchase a piece of that history. There are three examples of each listed below: http://www.openwheelworld.net/pages/news.php?id=11946&lg=us&r Wed, 22 May 2013 14:39:37 +0200 info@openwheelworld.net (S. Wittich) 1566637666 THREE ENTRANTS PENALIZED FOR QUALIFICATION TECHNICAL INFRACTIONS AT INDIANAPOLIS INDIANAPOLIS (Tuesday, May 21, 2013) - INDYCAR, the sanctioning body of the IZOD IndyCar Series, announced today penalties following qualification technical inspection May 18-19 at Indianapolis. The No. 8 entry of Chip Ganassi Racing driven by Ryan Briscoe has been fined $5,000 for not complying with Rule 14.6.4.16. 14.6.4.16 Rear Wings: The mainplane trailing edge height, as measured from the chassis reference plane is 28.010-28.210 inches. http://www.openwheelworld.net/pages/news.php?id=11944&lg=us&r Tue, 21 May 2013 16:45:09 +0200 info@openwheelworld.net (S. Wittich) 1702492004 Buddy Lazier was the first to make a qualifying try on Old National Armed Forces Bump Day. He pulled his No. 91 Lazier Partners Racing Chevrolet on course at 12:15 p.m. and put a 223.442 mph average on the board. He said that the "track was a little hotter than we had anticipated" and that he was "disappointed that we slowed down from this morning" (when they ran 225‘s). In the next hour the field was filled when eight more drivers made successful qualifying attempts. The stress felt by countless others on Bump Day was not lost on this group of nine drivers. Conor Daly who recovered from a practice crash on Friday and an engine problem during qualifying on Saturday said; "It will be nerve-wracking watching the rest of the day." Ana Beatriz, who will be making her fourth straight Indianapolis 500 start added that; "This is my second time for Bump Day, and it is very stressful." Sebastian Saavedra who has experienced the highs and lows of Bump Day stated "It's hard to be in Bump Day. Psychologically, it really affects everybody" http://www.openwheelworld.net/pages/news.php?id=11940&lg=us&r Sun, 19 May 2013 19:33:10 +0200 info@openwheelworld.net (S. Wittich) 644228160 Old National Armed Forces Bump Day started with a hazy one hour practice session before ten unqualified cars make a run for the nine remaining spots in the 97th Indianapolis 500. The quickest of the unqualified cars was Graham Rahal who turned a lap of 226.584 mph in the No. 15 Midas/Big O Tires Honda. The following unqualified cars took to the track this morning: No. 21 Sarah Fisher Hartman/Century 21 Honda of Josef Newgarden, No. 91 Lazier Partners Racing of Buddy Lazier, No. 41 ABC Supply Co/A.J. Foyt Racing Honda of Conor Daly, No. 6 Dragon Racing Chevrolet of Sebastian Saavedra, No. 81 Angie's List Schmidt Peterson Pelfrey Honda of Katherine Legge and the No. 17 Office Depot Honda of Michel Jourdain Jr. http://www.openwheelworld.net/pages/news.php?id=11936&lg=us&r Sun, 19 May 2013 10:16:44 +0200 info@openwheelworld.net (S. Wittich) 1179884651 Indianapolis 500 Pole Day Results http://www.openwheelworld.net/pages/news.php?id=11932&lg=us&r Sat, 18 May 2013 21:53:03 +0200 info@openwheelworld.net (K. Lavigne) 1842852995 The final session before Pole Day qualifying for the 97th Indianapolis 500 began bright and early at 8 a.m., with ambient temperatures in the mid-60's, track temperatures in the mid-70's and the humidity level off the charts the final Team Penske teammates Will Power and A.J. Allmendinger were the only two drivers who broke the 229 mph barrier. The No. 12 Verizon Team Penske turned a circuit at 229.808 while the No. 2 IZOD Team Penske Chevrolet circulated at 229.086 mph. Josef Newgarden in the No. 21 was the first Honda to crack the 228 mph barrier this month and he was quickly joined in the 228 mph club by fellow Honda drivers Graham Rahal and Simon Pagenaud. http://www.openwheelworld.net/pages/news.php?id=11926&lg=us&r Sat, 18 May 2013 10:24:29 +0200 info@openwheelworld.net (S. Wittich) 570806877 Here is your Pole Day Qualifying Order (primary cars only) 40 TBA 9 Scott Dixon 14 Takuma Sato 15 Graham Rahal 2 A.J. Allmendinger 91 Buddy Lazier 78 Simona de Silvestro 27 James Hinchcliffe 41 Conor Daly 7 Sebastien Bourdais 19 Justin Wilson 3 Helio Castroneves 16 James Jakes 6 Sebastian Saavedra 63 Pippa Mann 60 Townsend Bell 5 E.J. Viso 98 Alex Tagliani 12 Will Power 8 Ryan Briscoe 11 Tony Kanaan 21 Josef Newgarden 55 Tristan Vautier 10 Dario Franchitti 18 Ana Beatriz 83 Charlie Kimball 20 Ed Carpenter 1 Ryan Hunter-Reay 17 Michel Jourdain Jr. 26 Carlos Munoz 4 JR Hildebrand 25 Marco Andretti 99 TBA 77 Simon Pagenaud 22 Oriol Servia Pole Day Qualifying Order (all cars included) 40 TBA 9 Scott Dixon 14 Takuma Sato 15 Graham Rahal 14T Takuma Sato 2 A.J. Allmendinger 6T Sebastian Saavedra 91 Buddy Lazier 8T Ryan Briscoe 78 Simona de Silvestro 83T Charlie Kimball 40T TBA 60T Townsend Bell 27 James Hinchcliffe 27T James Hinchcliffe 9T Scott Dixon 41 Conor Daly 3T Helio Castroneves 16T James Jakes 12T Will Power 7 Sebastien Bourdais 19 Justin Wilson 3 Helio Castroneves 11T Tony Kanaan 1T Ryan Hunter-Reay 78T Simona de Silvestro 16 James Jakes 99T TBA 5T E.J. Viso 22T Oriol Servia 18T Ana Beatriz 6 Sebastian Saavedra 63 Pippa Mann 60 Townsend Bell 20T Ed Carpenter 5 E.J. Viso 98 Alex Tagliani 12 Will Power 77T Simon Pagenaud 25T Marco Andretti 8 Ryan Briscoe 11 Tony Kanaan 21 Josef Newgarden 55 Tristan Vautier 10 Dario Franchitti 18 Ana Beatriz 4T JR Hildebrand 19T Justin Wilson 10T Dario Franchitti 55T Tristan Vautier 83 Charlie Kimball 20 Ed Carpenter 1 Ryan Hunter-Reay 17 Michel Jourdain Jr. 26T Carlos Munoz 26 Carlos Munoz 2T A.J. Allmendinger 4 JR Hildebrand 25 Marco Andretti 21T Josef Newgarden 98T Alex Tagliani 99 TBA 7T Sebastien Bourdais 41T Conor Daly 77 Simon Pagenaud 15T Graham Rahal 63T Pippa Mann 22 Oriol Servia http://www.openwheelworld.net/pages/news.php?id=11922&lg=us&r Fri, 17 May 2013 18:29:24 +0200 info@openwheelworld.net (S. Wittich) 63594879 With a full year of increased engine and chassis development the top five drivers during a thunderstorm shortened "Fast Friday" eclipsed 227.540 mph, the top lap run on "Fast Friday" in 2012. E.J. Viso in the No. 5 Team Venezuela/Andretti Autosport/HVM Chevrolet led the way with a scorching 229.537 mph circuit around the 2.5 mile Indianapolis Motor Speedway. He was followed by his Andretti Autosport teammate Marco Andretti who turned a 228.754 in his No. 25 RC Cola Chevrolet. Andretti thought that they "would have been over 230 mph with a full day." The remainder of the top five was: Carlos Munoz in the No. 26 Unistraw Chevrolet, Will Power in the No. 12 Verizon Team Penske and JR Hildebrand in the National Guard Panther Racing Chevrolet. http://www.openwheelworld.net/pages/news.php?id=11920&lg=us&r Fri, 17 May 2013 16:47:39 +0200 info@openwheelworld.net (S. Wittich) 853094226 Engineers in the IZOD IndyCar Series come from varying backgrounds. Some, like Panther Racing's David Cripps has an Formula One background, working for Williams F-1 and Benneton F-1 before moving to the USA. Some, like Andretti Autosport's Craig Hampson started at the bottom as a DAG (Data Acquisition Geek) and moved his way up the Newman Haas engineering ladder before re-uniting with James Hinchcliffe this year. Others like Andretti Autosport's Blair Perschbacher have moved up the ladder from Indy Lights. While others, like Ryan Briscoe's engineer Andy Brown (Galmer) come from a car development background. If the team owner and driver are the the lead singers and guitarists of an IndyCar team band, the engineers are the rhythm section. And we all know who keeps the beat! http://www.openwheelworld.net/pages/news.php?id=11919&lg=us&r Tue, 21 May 2013 17:37:09 +0200 info@openwheelworld.net (S. Wittich) 903894632 Columbian rookie Carlos Munoz topped the speed charts with a happy hour lap of 225.163 mph. This was the fastest lap turned at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway this month and Munoz attributed it to an "incredible tow from EJ (Viso)." This was the second time that Munoz has sat on top of the daily speed chart and the fourth day that an Andretti Autosport driver has enjoyed that perch. Chevrolet once again dominated the day by locking down eight of the top ten quickest laps. Following the No. 26 Unistraw Chevrolet to the top five of the speed chart was: Ryan Hunter-Reay in the No. 1 DHL Chevrolet, Marco Andretti in the No. 25 RC Cola Chevrolet, Scott Dixon in the No. 9 Target Chip Ganassi Racing Honda, and Helio Castroneves in the No. 3 Shell V-Power/Penzoil Ultra Team Penske Chevrolet. http://www.openwheelworld.net/pages/news.php?id=11917&lg=us&r Thu, 16 May 2013 19:50:51 +0200 info@openwheelworld.net (S. Wittich) 997780571 Five informative, funny, entertaining or interesting driver tweets from practice day #5 for the 97th Indianapolis 500:: 3 days before pole day and he's still working to get in the field... @JayHowardRacing Off to Chicago .... keep digging #EyeOnThePrize Yes it's a job, but these guys and gals are having fun too... @dariofranchitti Marco Andretti, James Hinchcliffe thanks for the tow today boys!! Always fun to do race sims with you Ryan Hunter-Reay, Tony Kanaan, Scott Dixon http://www.openwheelworld.net/pages/news.php?id=11914&lg=us&r Thu, 16 May 2013 08:06:14 +0200 info@openwheelworld.net (S. Wittich) 1003315937 If you don't follow the Mazda Road to Indy you may have never heard the name Zack Meyer before. He's now in his second season in the Pro Mazda Championship Presented by Cooper Tires and competing this season with JDC MotorSports. Canadian Meyer, 20, from Toronto, began his career in karting, starting out at Innisfil Indy Karting. From there he moved on and won multiple karting championships, and then jumped straight to Pro Mazda. With that said, I now turn it over to Meyer to tell you about himself, life, racing, and even the dangers of deer. http://www.openwheelworld.net/pages/news.php?id=11912&lg=us&r Wed, 15 May 2013 23:14:24 +0200 info@openwheelworld.net (B. Ewer) 49718035 A Honda jumped to the top of the charts for the first time this month, just as the fifth day of practice for the 97th Indianapolis 500 was coming to a close. Dario Franchitti in the No. 9 Target Chip Ganassi Racing Honda turned a lap at 224.236 mph in the middle of happy hour to end the dominance that Chevrolet had shown the first four days of May. Indianapolis ringer Townsend Bell in the No. 60 Sunoco "Turbo" Panther Racing Chevrolet, Helio Castroneves in No. 3 Shell V-Power/Penzoil Ultra Team Penske Chevrolet, Ryan Hunter-Reay in the DHL Chevrolet and Ryan Briscoe in the No. 8 NTT DATA Honda rounded out the top 5. http://www.openwheelworld.net/pages/news.php?id=11911&lg=us&r Wed, 15 May 2013 19:33:20 +0200 info@openwheelworld.net (S. Wittich) 1030073964 Five informative, funny, entertaining or interesting driver tweets from practice day #4 for the 97th Indianapolis 500:: Hmmmmm... @katherinelegge #indy500orbust That explains early afternoon speed run... @hinctown I jumped in Marco Andretti's car cuz I wanted to see if I looked good in blue & red. He wasn't happy, so he jumped in mine in pursuit http://www.openwheelworld.net/pages/news.php?id=11909&lg=us&r Wed, 15 May 2013 10:08:10 +0200 info@openwheelworld.net (S. Wittich) 188812488 On a warm and breezy day in Indianapolis the No. 4 National Guard Racing Chevrolet piloted by JR Hildebrand found itself surrounded by the No. 25 RC Cola Chevrolet. Andretti teammates Marco Andretti and James Hinchcliffe swapped seats in the No. 25 and No. 27, however it was Hinchcliffe in Andretti's No. 25 who turned the quickest lap of the day when he topped 224 mph at 1 p.m. The No. 3 Shell V-Power/Pennzoil Ultra Team Penske Chevrolet of Helio Castroneves, the No.1 DHL Chevrolet of Ryan Hunter-Reay, the No. 5 Team Venezuela/Andretti Autosport/HVM Chevrolet of E.J. Viso, the No. 21 Sarah Fisher Hartman Racing/Century 21 of Josef Newgarden and the No. 26 Unistraw Chevrolet of Carlos Munoz were the other drivers that topped 223 mph. http://www.openwheelworld.net/pages/news.php?id=11907&lg=us&r Tue, 14 May 2013 19:48:57 +0200 info@openwheelworld.net (S. Wittich) 965441804 The Indianapolis 500 is the crown jewel of the IZOD IndyCar Series, and clearly both Honda and Chevy want to win the biggest race on the biggest stage. In order to win, though, both manufacturers must support their teams through a week of practice, followed by qualifying, Carb Day final practice, and the race. The opening weekend (plus Monday, due to the limited running over the weekend due to the cool, blustery conditions) was full of shakedowns and a little intrigue as we delve into what the two engine manufacturers are doing at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. http://www.openwheelworld.net/pages/news.php?id=11904&lg=us&r Tue, 14 May 2013 09:51:56 +0200 info@openwheelworld.net (B. Ewer) 793565360 Five informative, funny, entertaining or interesting driver tweets from practice day #3 for the 97th Indianapolis 500:: Breaking the mold this morning and starting off with two non-driver tweets. One serious and roll on the floor funny: Proving he's not all about the linkage, Matt has some great advice: @indy44 Tip for IndyCar fans. Enjoy the month of May. Don't stress about last year, next year, ratings etc... Enjoy the moment! #Indy500 #IndyCar http://www.openwheelworld.net/pages/news.php?id=11903&lg=us&r Tue, 14 May 2013 08:53:50 +0200 info@openwheelworld.net (S. Wittich) 407565395 The storylines surrounding the first three days of practice have been dominated by Andretti Autosport, and today was no different as Marco Andretti posted a tow-assisted lap of 225.110 mph to sit atop the scoring pylon tonight. Andretti led home a Chevy sweep of the top five today, with Helio Castroneves, Ryan Hunter-Reay, Will Power, and JR Hildebrand complete the fast five. http://www.openwheelworld.net/pages/news.php?id=11901&lg=us&r Mon, 13 May 2013 19:36:41 +0200 info@openwheelworld.net (B. Ewer) 1629570444 "That's what living the dream feels like" beamed Conor Daly, pilot of the No. 41 ABC Supply/A.J. Foyt Racing Honda. Pippa Mann echoed that "It was was fantastic, it's absolutely great to be back out there in a car" after climbing from her No. 63 Dale Coyne Racing Honda. Daly arrived in Indianapolis late yesterday evening after racing in the GP3 series in Spain on the weekend. Under the watchful eye of team owner A.J. Foyt, team manager Larry Foyt, engineer Ray Leto and a throng of well wishers the rookie completed the first two phases of his Rookie Orientation Program. He is cleared to practice with the veterans and can complete the third phase of the program at any time. http://www.openwheelworld.net/pages/news.php?id=11898&lg=us&r Mon, 13 May 2013 13:37:15 +0200 info@openwheelworld.net (S. Wittich) 449899272 [IndyCar PR] Respected longtime motorsports executive Derrick Walker will become President, Operations & Competition of INDYCAR, effective May 27, Hulman & Company chief executive officer Mark Miles announced today. Walker will be responsible for all technical and competition aspects of the racing operations at the open-wheel sanctioning body. http://www.openwheelworld.net/pages/news.php?id=11897&lg=us&r Mon, 13 May 2013 13:16:24 +0200 info@openwheelworld.net (M. Beer) 1822775764 Tweets from practice day #2 for the 97th Indianapolis 500: Remind me to NEVER to travel with Conor Daly: @ConorDaly22 I'm sweaty, still have all my GP3 team gear on from race track this morning. Smelling like butt, BUT Im finally heading to Indy! #YESSS It's not surprising but even IZOD IndyCar Series Champions think the Indianapolis Motor Speedway is special: @RyanHunterReay Great to be back on track at IMS today. Love this place. Busy week ahead. http://www.openwheelworld.net/pages/news.php?id=11895&lg=us&r Mon, 13 May 2013 10:06:18 +0200 info@openwheelworld.net (S. Wittich) 822539011