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Young drivers 500 give IndyCar solid foundation

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:59:17 EDT

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Graham Rahal and Marco Andretti have all the ingredients the IndyCar Series has been craving. They have famous family names, have reached Victory Lane and seem to enjoy playing up their growing rivalry.

IndyCar penalizes three 500 cars for violations

Tue, 21 May 2013 18:12:20 EDT

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- IndyCar officials fined Graham Rahal's team $10,000, Ryan Briscoe's team $5,000 and Michel Jourdain Jr.'s team $1,000 Tuesday after they failed post-qualifying inspection.

Is Bruton Smith jeopardizing Hall of Fame bid?

Tue, 21 May 2013 18:00:04 EDT

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- Bruton Smith just can't help himself sometimes.

ABC-TV hopes Indy 500 storylines will sell race

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:49:19 EDT

(AP) -- Helio Castroneves and Dario Franchitti will be trying to become four-time Indianapolis 500 champions, four women will roll off the starting grid, a local boy is on the pole and a group of dynamic rookies that includes A.J. Allmendinger is there to add intrigue.

American drivers have good chance to win Indy 500

Mon, 20 May 2013 18:20:37 EDT

American drivers used to own the Indy 500. Their dominance faded, but Tim Tuttle says the U.S. has a good shot at seeing its first winner since 2006. So who has the best chance?

Castroneves, Franchitti after fourth Indy 500 win

Mon, 20 May 2013 13:45:51 EDT

NEW YORK (AP) -- Helio Castroneves figures plenty of today's fans have never seen a driver win the Indianapolis 500 for a record-tying fourth time.

Challenges to big four teams in NASCAR Power Rankings

Mon, 20 May 2013 11:39:55 EDT

Since 1990, four teams have ruled Sprint Cup, but that is changing as challengers emerge and an old guard organization falls. Cary Estes rates them all in his Power Rankings.

Young Americans impress as Indy fills out field

Sun, 19 May 2013 20:14:54 EDT

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Josef Newgarden and Graham Rahal took care of business right away Sunday.

Ganassi Racing will start 500 in middle of pack

Sun, 19 May 2013 00:28:49 EDT

Once again, Chip Ganassi Racing will start the Indianapolis 500 packed close together.

Ed Carpenter captures his first Indy 500 pole

Sat, 18 May 2013 20:05:28 EDT

Ed Carpenter knew he was capable of another fast run, and it earned him the pole for the Indianapolis 500.